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Climate Change – A Conversation of Faith

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Climate Change – A Conversation of Faith

This Friday 25th September, St James Anglican Church hosts a conversation that explores how people of faith think about mutuality and responsibility in an age of climate crisis.

Reverend Deborah Bird

Toowoomba priest, Reverend Deborah Bird, will be joined by Peter Catt, the Dean of St John’s Cathedral Brisbane and other guests for a conversation to be recorded for ‘On the Way’ Podcast as a special episode for the Global Day of Climate Action.

This Global Day of Climate Action falls within this year’s Carnival of Flowers. As thousands of visitors celebrate Toowoomba’s natural beauty and blooming gardens many are increasingly conscious that it takes the health of natural systems – good soil, clean water and stable climate to make such displays possible.

The Carnival of Flowers also falls within the church’s celebration of the Season of Creation, a period of reflecting upon human impacts and stewardship of the earth.

While there is often contention about whether climate change is an issue of faith, Reverend Deborah Bird maintains that the tradition says this earth is for every generation, and protection of what gives life is among the most sacred of Christian responsibilities.

This free event will occur 6pm this Friday September 25th at St James Anglican Church, corner of Mort and Russell Streets Toowoomba.

As numbers are limited for Covid safety please RSVP to ….
0457 519 899 or priest2@stjames.org.au

Submitted by:
Reverend Deborah Bird
St James Anglican Church
cnr Mort and Russell Streets
Toowoomba
Phone: 0457 519 899
Email: priest2@stjames.org.au
On The Way Podcast
https://omny.fm/shows/on-the-way/playlists/podcast

Big Cow Official Opening Reminder

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Big Cow Official Opening Reminder


The Big Cow, a landmark in Yandina since 1976 was removed on January 10th 2020, and taken in two pieces to Highfields Pioneer Village Museum and Park (18km north of Toowoomba). There was much angst from the locals at Kulangoor, but she was gone before there was time to organise a going away party.

The Big Cow is modelled on an Ayrshire called ‘Ada’, a breed noted for its distinctive brown and white colouring, lyre-shaped horns and a good milk supply; they were the first dairy breed to arrive in Australia from Scotland.

The Big Cow stood at the entrance to what was Sunshine Coast Dairy, later Country World, established by Des and Barbara Scanlan.  The large concrete sculpture even gave its name to its address at Ayrshire Rd.

At 3.5m wide, 12m long, 5.7m at the shoulders and 7.9m high, she weighs 12 tonnes. Sculptor Hugh Anderson used a technique of applying concrete render to a wire sub-structure to create life-like images including five of Rockhampton’s famous Big Bulls and a gold mining monument transported from his Alexandra Headland studio to Charters Towers as a bicentennial project in 1988, now at the Gold Panner Motor Inn at Bathurst.

Sunshine Coast Dairy with the Big Cow as its star attraction was officially opened by deputy Prime Minister Doug Anthony on September 10, 1976,  so she is now 44 years old.

Like the Big Pineapple, which had opened on the southern side of Nambour five years earlier on August 15, 1971, it was right on the Bruce Highway capturing the attention of passing motorists. Both suffered when the Nambour bypass was completed, and they found themselves on the Nambour Connection Rd.

The Scanlans sold Sunshine Coast Dairy in the 1980s, but the Big Cow remained in its commanding position overlooking the old Bruce Highway.

In March 2016, it was reported as having fallen into disrepair and last year, the site’s current owners, Barry and Margaret Barnes, donated it to the Highfields Pioneer Village.

Its departure marks the end of an era for the Sunshine Coast but volunteers at Highfields have restored the grand old Ayrshire to its former glory. She will also be renamed ‘Clivia’ after the entrepreneur Mr. Clive Berghofer AM who generously donated the funds to remove and restore the Cow for the future enjoyment of thousands of tourists travelling to the Darling Downs Region. Her interior now features a museum of her making, where visitors can see photos of her construction and a collection of her earlier souvenirs.

The Big Cow will be officially opened this Sunday the 20th September at 10:30am , and will then be open to the public from 10am to 4pm daily. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, bookings online are essential. All those planning to attend are advised TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED online prior to attending. You can buy your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=626511

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village
73 Wirraglen Road, Highfields
Ph 07 4696 6309

Worrying Spate Of Pole Crashes

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Worrying Spate Of Pole Crashes

After a horror run on Queensland roads, Ergon Energy is warning drivers to take more care around power poles and stay line aware to help save lives.
We’re really concerned about the number of vehicles hitting poles and wires, which could lead to serious injury or death,” Regional Field Manager Chris Hooper said. We want to prevent these accidents from happening in the first place, but it’s also important people know what to do in an emergency.”

This year there have already been hundreds of incidents where vehicles have contacted the electricity network. With more Queenslanders than ever opting for road trips these school holidays, Ergon is encouraging drivers to be aware of what to do if they’re involved in a vehicle accident that brings down powerlines.

When someone’s in a car accident, often their first instinct is to get out of the vehicle and move away from the scene,” Chris said. But if there are powerlines down over the vehicle, the safest place to be is inside. Remember these steps – STAY in the vehicle, CALL 000 and WAIT for help.”

Inside the vehicle is the safest place because there’s a good chance the electrical asset you’ve struck or the powerlines over your car are still live and, if you try to get out, the moment your foot touches the ground the electricity will run through your body, potentially killing you instantly.”

In the unlikely event that a vehicle catches fire, jump from it being very careful not to touch the car and ground at the same time, then shuffle away for at least 10 metres, ensuring both feet remain together and in contact with the ground at all times.”

He said it was also human nature wanting to help others who’ve been in a vehicle crash, but if the accident involves electricity you have to keep your distance, keep others away and leave it to the experts.

If you come across an accident scene where there are powerlines over a car or it is touching anything electrical never walk up and touch the vehicle. If it is you stuck in the car and you see people approaching to help, urge them to stay at least 10 metres away.”

The best and safest way to manage this kind of situation is to call triple zero and wait for emergency services and an Ergon crew to make the scene safe.”

Submitted by:
Brett Judge
Principal Corporate Communications Advisor
Ergon Energy/Energex

Welcoming ‘The Big Cow’ To A New Home

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Welcoming ‘The Big Cow’ To A New Home

Donated to Highfields Pioneer Village in 2019 and moved to Highfields on the 10th of January 2020, the Big Cow was reassembled on new concrete footings, restored to her former imposing glory by Village volunteers, security fenced and  an interpretation centre for visitors set up.

Now she is well and truly ready to be presented to the public at an Official Re-Opening Event this Sunday, 20th September at Highfields Pioneer Village, 73 Wirraglen Road, Highfields.


To conform to COVID-19 requirements, all those planning to attend are advised TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED online prior to attending. You can buy your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=626511

Adult Ticket $15.00, Child- aged 5 to 15 years $5.00 Concession- Student, Seniors, Health Care Card $10.00, Family- 2 Adults and up to 4 school age children $30.00 Under 5 years of age $0.00, Groups of over 20 persons, flat rate of $10 each, Family Ticket 2 Adults and 4 school age children plus $20 donation-$50.00

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc.
Non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers.
Open 10am to 4pm Daily
07 4696 6309

 

The Three Mumpreneurs

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The Three Mumpreneurs

Amanda Harpur,  Siti Sharin and Melinda Bangel are three Mums living their dream of setting up shop and doing what they love. They are excited about their well supported Grand Opening held on Saturday, 12th September.

Based in the heart of Toowoomba, Lilly & Wattle Co. has a range of products from various local makers. You will find childrenswear and accessories, home accessories, silicone jewellery, sustainable products, modern cloth nappies, and so much more.

They strive to offer bespoke quality products that are accessible to everyone. Lilly Wattle and Co are located at 188 Margaret Street, Toowoomba (a few doors down from the Tattersall’s Hotel and next door to Bou’s for Men).

Phone 4600 8515 (note re-allocated number) or email lillyandwattleco@outlook.com Getting to us is easy – and we can’t wait to see you!

Submitted by
Siti Sharin
Lilly & Wattle Co

Annual Clivia Show & Clivia Sale

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Annual Clivia Show & Clivia Sale
Hybrid Clivia Breeder, Greg Anderson

The Toowoomba Clivia Society Inc will join the Toowoomba Bromeliad & Succulent Society at the Sacred Heart School Hall this year in a joint venture to put on a restricted display of Clivias due to current COVID restrictions.

Whilst a full COVID Safe Plan will be in force, colourful Clivias will be displayed and Clivias, seedlings and seeds will be available for purchase.

Although the Annual Show and Clivia Sale will be totally different than previous years at the TAFE Pavilion, local breeders and growers will provide a spectacle that will be remembered for years to come.

Both Societies will be located at the Sacred Heart School Hall, Cnr Tor and North Streets Toowoomba on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September from 8.00am to 4.00pm and Monday 21st September from 8.00am to 2.00pm. To see what both Societies have to offer, entry will be $3.00, with children free,

For more information on the Show or the Toowoomba Clivia Society Inc, go to www.toowoombacliviasociety.com.au or telephone president, Steve Fudge on 0473 381 009.

Submitted by:
Judy Conquest
Publicity Officer
Toowoomba Clivia Society Inc

 

Using A Window For Hazard Reduction

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Using A Window For Hazard Reduction


Week starting September 7: A large fuel reduction burn will occur across the Toowoomba escarpment extending from Harvey Street in the north, through to The Range Highway, Toowoomba Connection Road, in the south. This burn includes a large section of Jubilee Park, some private landholdings and a small section of Redwood Park. Prince Henry Heights is likely to be affected by smoke from this fire and Council staff will try to minimise this where possible, depending on prevailing winds. **All of Jubilee Park will be closed for the week (from September 7th).

Cr McMahon said Council officers had conducted test burns and determined these areas had dried out sufficiently to resume the planned fuel reduction burning schedule.

Previously planned burns in these areas were postponed due to wet weather,” Cr McMahon said. The tests showed that vegetation was dry enough to burn, but that it was sufficiently green to ensure a ‘cool’ burn.

Council, in conjunction with Department of Transport and Main Roads officers, will take advantage of the more favourable conditions to resume our planned burn schedule.

Due to the need to take advantage of the short window of opportunity to conduct the burn program, neighbours adjoining Redwood Park, Prince Henry Heights and Jubilee Park who would normally receive personal notification, (a letter of an outline burn schedule), will not receive an updated hard copy notification on this occasion.

Following these burns, Council will re-assess its remaining fuel reduction burn program for 2020. Remaining burns will proceed if favourable weather conditions exist into early spring.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services will determine whether more fire permits will be issued, and Council will abide by these directions.

A variable message board has been placed at the Bridge Street Quarry to advise Prince Henry Heights residents of the new burn dates.

Light Horse QMI Challenge

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Light Horse QMI Challenge

The Darling Downs Troop of the 11th Light Horse inaugurated the QMI Challenge”, a Military Equestrian Skills Competition which in normal times brings competitors from as far afield as Tamworth to Rockhampton, to the Toowoomba Showgrounds.

We have the privilege to have been awarded the Governor General’s Medal (as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force) for the conduct and presentation of our Troop.

The Darling Downs Troop of the 11th Light Horse is again hosting the QMI Challenge at the Toowoomba Showgrounds with competition all day Saturday 5th September.

A formal parade of all participants will be held at 10am on Sunday 6th September with the Salute to be received by Colonel Tom McDermott Commanding Officer 2/14 QMI. He will be accompanied by Regimental Sergeant Major Jamie Adams.

The President and members of the Toowoomba Caledonian Society will attend and an invitation has been extended to the Mayor and Councillors of the Toowoomba Region and the President and CEO of the Toowoomba Show Society. This event will be a tremendous demonstration of community co-operation.

Submitted by:
Kym Flehr
Troop CMDR
11LHDD

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