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Portrait Of Australia

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Portrait Of Australia
Dr Jim Thompson, CEO, Qld Museum Network, Chrissie Goldrick, Editor in Chief of Australian Geographic and Ruth Wilson, Assistant Director, National Museum of Australia at the launch of “A Portrait of Australia”

Stories told through the lens of Australian Geographic, is a stunning collection of photographs from the acclaimed 30-year anniversary book “A Portrait of Australia”, now exhibited at Cobb+Co Museum in Lindsay Street, Toowoomba.

Celebrating the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live there, the exhibition transports you to some of the most rugged and remote parts of the country, where you can discover the remarkable stories of ordinary Australians.

Cobb+Co Museum is the lead venue for this travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia developed in collaboration with Australian Geographic.

Submitted by:
Veronica Dawson,
Marketing Coordinator,
Cobb+Co Museum
E: veronica.dawson@qm.qld.gov.au

Bushranger Cafe

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Bushranger Cafe
(l to r)Volunteer Jody Dodds and manager Kristie Bazley working the coffee machine at the new Bushranger Cafe to be opened at Highfields Pioneer Village 

On Saturday the 21st of September at 10am a brand-new attraction will open its doors at Highfields Pioneer Village, the Bushranger Café will serve amazing coffees, milkshakes and grilled sandwiches with a twist; all named after Australia’s infamous bushrangers.

The café (adjacent to the Village office) incorporates art by Australian artists hanging on its walls and the opening will feature bush band “Back in the Saddle” on the morning of the 21st. The new café will be open to the public every day from 10am to 4pm. Bushranger Café manager Kristie Bazley says “tickets to the Pioneer Village will be optional but we hope that café patrons will support the Village, and the services the café provides will encourage existing Pioneer Village patrons to stay longer as well”.

The Pioneer Village attracts over 38,000 tourists annually and many visitors are longing for something to eat after having travelled for hours to look through the Village – there are over 70 buildings of historic interest. Kristie says “the traditional Billy Tea and Damper will still be available everyday and for those craving their cappuccino and cake fix we will certainly be here (in the café) to help you!”.

Peter Homan CEO of Southern Queensland Country Tourism will officially open the café to the public.

Artworks by David Harriman and Jody Ashford will be on display for the Pioneer Village’s annual Steampunk Festival which will run over Carnival of Flowers Week from the 20th to the 29th of September 2019. There will be a full program each day of the Festival with working steam engines on display. For more information please contact the Village office on 07 4696 6309.

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

Remembering The Battle of One Tree Hill

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Remembering The Battle of One Tree Hill

This Friday, we remember a key event in Queensland’s colonial history. For the fifth consecutive year Toowoomba residents will gather to mark the anniversary of the Battle of One Tree Hill. This battle occurred 176 years ago and it was a critical moment in the more than five years of fierce resistance led by local Warrior Multuggerah.

“Remembering the courage and resilience of Multuggerah and his fighters as they sought to protect their country helps us have a truer sense of our local history,” stated Dr David Tutty, one of the organisers and a member of the group, Friends of Multuggerah.

As organisers, we see that commemorating the battle and Multuggerah’s resistance is necessary in understanding how we can respectfully work towards a more just future.

This year we have Rev’d Dr Ray Barraclough speaking on “There are no exits from history”. Rev’d Barraclough is a retired Biblical scholar who sees the need to engage with and face all parts of our Australian history, even the most difficult of past events.

Our commemoration will also acknowledge Uncle Darby McCarthy’s contributions and launch local historians Dr Ray Kerkhove and Frank Uhr’s book “The Battle of One Tree Hill”.

Date: Friday September 13th

Time: Midday

Venue: Bill Gould’s Look Out, Tobruk Drive, Picnic Point, Toowoomba

Submitted by:
David Tutty,
Ph 0428 130 895
E: justice@twb.catholic.org.au

 

Do You Know An Inspirational Young Achiever?

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Do You Know An Inspirational Young Achiever?


Nominations for the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards are now open and the search has begun for incredible young people under 29 from Queensland.

Everybody knows an inspiring young individual;
• Who we all wonder where they find the time to help others
• Paving the way for our future through innovative thinking
• Who is a leader and role model for their peers

We need to give thanks, and now you can by nominating them into one of these categories:
• LGIAsuper Community Volunteer Award
• iFly Online Achievement Award
• BB Print Regional Achiever Award
• Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award
• First National Real Estate Leadership Award
• The University of Queensland Create Change Award
• Soroptimist Women Empowering Others Award
• Awards Australia Small Business Achiever Award

One of the category winners will be named the 2020 Queensland Young Achiever of the Year.

Great prizes are up for grabs, plus every person nominated receives a certificate of achievement.
To submit a nomination, simply go online to www.youngachieverawards.com select ‘QLD’ and then click the gold ‘Nominate Now’. Alternatively, make the process that much easier by calling us on 1300 055 096 and passing on their details and we will take it from there.

Nominations close Thursday 12th December 2019. For assistance please feel free to call the Awards Office or email qldyaa@awardsaustralia.com

New Program Improves Health Of Indigenous Babies

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New Program Improves Health Of Indigenous Babies

Darling Downs Health has launched an innovative new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies.

The Bridging Antenatal Care, Indigenous Babies and Smoking Cessation (BAIBS) program encourages pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, or those women pregnant with an Indigenous baby, to attend antenatal appointments and quit smoking.

The BAIBS program is being headed up by Indigenous Health Programs Manager, Hope McMillan. “This project has seen a collaboration between Darling Downs Health, Aboriginal Medical Services and GPs in our health service area to improve the health and wellbeing of expecting mums and their babies,” Mrs McMillan said. “It aims to get babies off to the best start in life.”

Rewards and incentives are available to eligible women who successfully take part in the program.
There are also incentives for people who live in the woman’s household to complete the program.
“I encourage eligible women to ask their GP or other health care provider about BAIBS so they can
improve the health of themselves and their families,” Mrs McMillan said.

To find out more contact 0436 914 968 or email BAIBS@health.qld.gov.au

Submitted by:
Anthea Holborn
Senior Media Officer
Media, Communication and Engagemen
e: anthea.holborn@health.qld.gov.au  | w: Darling Downs Health

Local Fire Ban For Toowoomba & Southern Downs Council Areas

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Local Fire Ban For Toowoomba & Southern Downs Council Areas


Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has imposed a local fire ban for South West Region residents. The local fire ban has now been extended until 11.59pm on Sunday 15th September 2019. 

This extended Local Fire Ban is imposed over all parts of the following Local Government Areas: Toowoomba Regional Council & Southern Downs Regional Council areas.

Conditions are perfect for bushfires to ignite and spread quickly. Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled.

Power tools may be used during a local fire ban however QFES encourages people to use these with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start. This may include having a person available to watch out for any ignitions that occur.

The ban is expected to remain in place until to 23:59 hours on on Sunday 15 September 2019. Information on fire bans and the exemptions that can apply can be found on the RFS website, www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

NEXUS Final TSRC Update

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NEXUS Final TSRC Update

Nexus is excited to confirm the entire Toowoomba Second Range Crossing will open to motorists late on Sunday 8 September 2019.

The TSRC’s twin arch bridges and the viaduct (NEXUS photo)

The construction of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing has been an amazing journey for the team at Nexus and we are especially thankful for the patience from the Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley regions. Since 2015 your support has been essential to see us through to completion.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has announced the entire TSRC will be known as the Toowoomba Bypass when it opens to motorists late in the afternoon of Sunday 8 September 2019. Use of the TSRC will be toll free for a period of 3 months after opening.

There are a number of community events happening over the weekend of the 7 and 8 September to celebrate the opening of the TSRC. For more information on how to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the views and get up close to the engineering masterpiece that has transformed the Toowoomba landscape, visit https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/T/Toowoomba-Second-Range-Crossing/Toowoomba-Second-Range-Crossing-opening  or for general TSRC questions contact (07) 4639 0777 or email DSW_Communication@tmr.qld.gov.au .
 
Please see the following contact details for specific enquiries going forward:

  • For any enquiries relating to Nexus Delivery construction activities, please email info@nexusTSRC.com.au. Please note in the coming weeks the Community Relations 24/7 number 1800 198 878 will no longer be permanently staffed. 
  • Broadspectrum is the operations and maintenance sub-contractor for Nexus Infrastructure and will operate at the Broadspectrum operations centre 24 hours, seven days a week to monitor weather and road conditions.
  • After 8 September 2019, if you require information on the TSRC or need to report an issue, please contact QLD Traffic on 13 19 40, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/TSRC or visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) Facebook page.
  • For tolling payments, contact Linkt at www.linkt.com.au.

Thank you for your patience while these works have been conducted. We have had a massive journey together over the past three years and we hope you all enjoy driving on the new road after the official opening this weekend.

Exciting News! RockStock 2019 Is Just Over A Week Away.

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Exciting News! RockStock 2019 Is Just Over A Week Away.

“Sending an invite out to YOU, your family and friends, and maybe even your Classic Car, to come and join us for a day of  Rock n Roll Live Music, Dance. Fun, Great Food, Craft, Kids Games, and other stalls.”

Submitted by:
The RockStock Team

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