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The Toowoomba Hospice’s exterior has just had a face lift due to the generosity of Luxury Paints, Rotary Toowoomba North, The Master Painters Association of Qld and their Toowoomba Branch.

Chairman Graham Barron said “The building is over 7 years old and we have just had the entire interior repainted so we thought it would be nice to freshen up the out side of the building, This is where our great friend of the Hospice, Graham Hoppe from Rotary Toowoomba North came in and arranged it.  Graham Hoppe approached a couple of the representatives from the Toowoomba branch of the Master Painters Association (MPA) to come and have a look to see what they could do to help”

Before you knew it the Hospice has had at least 12 members from the Toowoomba Branch of the MPA offering to paint with the help of 9 Rotary Toowoomba North members and Luxury Paints jumping on board donating the paint!

Mr Barron said he was amazed as to how efficiently and quickly it all happened especially on the day “They started about 6-ish, did 2 coats of paint and it was all done by 11.30am. They all chipped in and did a fantastic job. This just shows what a wonderful community Toowoomba is and how lucky the Hospice is to have the support from it”

The Toowoomba Hospice provides free palliative and respite care based on mutual respect, trust and individual needs. they are situated at 57b O’Quinn street and relies heavily on community support and donations.

The University of Southern Queensland through its Australian Centre for Sustainable Business and Development (ACSBD) will provide academic leadership to international efforts to develop a globally accepted framework for corporate reporting on climate change.

ACSBD Deputy Director Professor Julie Cotter has been invited to chair a high level technical panel assisting the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) based in London.

As Chairperson of the CDSB’s Regulatory Review Moderation Panel, Professor Cotter and USQ will play a leading role helping businesses plan and account for actions they take to deal with climate change.

Professor Cotter said the panel would create a forum for connecting parties and disciplines that might not traditionally connect.

The panel will be made up of professionals from a variety of backgrounds including corporate social responsibility professionals, lawyers, accountants, scientists and engineers,” Professor Cotter said.

We will work together to identify and evaluate the synergies and gaps between climate change reporting regulations from around the world by tracking and comparing them.

It will provide an opportunity for me to work with the other panel members to produce insights into the scope, scale and type of regulatory developments on greenhouse gas measuring and reporting rules and climate change risk reporting rules. Ultimately this will assist the global harmonisation of these disclosure requirements.”

Professor Cotter said she is most looking forward to working with a highly qualified and diverse team of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions experts from around the world and making a positive difference.

USQ pursues world-class research, innovation and practice in sustainable futures. Developments around climate change are global, requiring international co-operation and collaboration. This is an area where we excel. It is important for us to present both our research and distance education capabilities on the international stages, since our vision is recognised as a world leader in open and flexible higher education.”

Submitted by

Jo-Ann Sparrow / Corporate Communications Coordinator

University of Southern Queensland – Springfield campus

P: + 61 7 3470 4119

Due to the inclement weather and the chance of more rain, the Toowoomba Says No to Violence Street March & Family Fun Day in Queens Park that was to be held this Sunday 17th October has been postponed to a date to be advised.

TSN2V spokesman Peter Rookas said it was a very disappointing decision to make. Because the main emphasis is around family and having safe, wholesome fun in the park, the state of the grounds in Queens Park would not allow for the children’s rides & games to be set-up. It would also be very damp under foot. I know how much our Champions of TSN2V and families in the region were looking forward to this day, but Mother Nature always has the last say with outdoor events.”

Mr. Rookas said a decision regarding this years TSN2V Street March & Family Fun Day will be made very soon and full details will be made available to the public immediately to ensure as many people as possible can attend.

While the day can’t proceed, the message is still clear; the Toowoomba community will not tolerate violence. By saying that violence is not an option, Toowoomba can maintain its reputation as a desirable place to live. The goal of TSN2V is to create a safe, healthy and peaceful Toowoomba by working together to reduce violence because violence is preventable and not inevitable.

Peter Rookas, CEO Toowoomba Hospital Foundation

Ph. (07) 46166166

Fax. (07) 46166177

email: peter_rookas@health.qld.gov.au

Toowoomba Fire Station in Kitchener Street waas the venue for the local firefighters Rememberance Day service on Sunday 10th October .

Firefighters gathered at ceremonies throughout the State  to remember and pay tribute to all firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) South Western Region (SWR) Assistant Commissioner Tom Dawson stated that the service is an opportunity and occasion where members of the QFRS family, friends and the community at large could pay their respects to fallen firefighters”.

We commerate the courage and heroism of the 48 Queensland Firefighters who have given their lives to protect the lives and safety of others whilst serving their community since 1877” he said.

The role of firefighter is extremely broad and firefighters need to attain a high level of skills. When most people are fighting to get out of a burning building or escaping bush fires, the firefighter is fighting to get in and attack the fire” Assistant Commissioner Dawson said.

We all owe it to these people to never forget them, their contribution, their families and their workmates”  said Assistant Commissioner Tom Dawson.

Submitted by QFRS SWR Community Liaison Officer  Di Warr

Rosalie Gallery’s current exhibition “Elements of Red” a textile exhibition by WOTE (women on the edge) was officially opened recently by art columnist Sandy Pottinger.

The exhibition explores the use of the primary colour “RED” and the many shades within that spectrum. The theme and the diversity of work on display is akin to the many shades within that spectrum. The collection of 72 items showing cover wearable art – vests, jackets, coats and hats through to art for the wall and sculptural pieces.

Exhibiting artists with Sandy Pottinger who officially opened the exhibition. Back: L to R:- Sandy Pottinger, Barbara Scott, Carol Oyston, Tessa Wright, Dorothy Cottee, Gail Grunske, Jean Constantine, Jan Scudamore. Front:- Toni O’Leary, Joan Ellard, Diana Symes and Joan Mundy.

WOTE creations evoke fire, passion and the individual creativity of the artist.  The many and varied artworks in this exhibition will delight the eye and assail the senses of all who visit the exhibition. Rosalie Gallery, 89 Mocatta Street, Goombungee is open from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. The exhibition continues until 7th November.

Submitted by Jenny Gersekowski