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A Rewarding Start For Village Mini-Markets

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A Rewarding Start For Village Mini-Markets
Winners of the Superhero Competition Jeff Northey, Boyd Symes, Shaun Dodds & Sarah Dodds, Joanne Kiepe and James Naumann

The first monthly Sunday mini-market (to be held on the last Sunday of each month) saw stallholders selling arts, crafts, produce and second hand goods, and prepackaged food stalls goods.

The day at Highfields Pioneer Village was deemed a resounding success attended by lots of local families. There was plenty of fun to be had when Superman arrived on the Miniature Steam Train,

Carol Kleinschmidt serves Grace Ashford purchasing some sweets
Artist Bruce Griffiths demonstrating painting a water-painting in the Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terry Arnold (The Singing Shearer) entertained people over a sausage sizzle lunch and managed to shear a few sheep during the day as well.

Terry Arnold sings for the enjoyment of visitors at lunch time
Abby Ashford and Brock Bazley riding the Vintage School Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next Mini-Market Day at the Pioneer Village will be Sunday the 28th of July. More stallholders are welcome and for further details please use Facebook Messenger, email: highfieldspioneervillage@hotmail.com or phone: 07 4696 6309 to book a site.

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

Launch of Queensland’s Largest Camellia Show

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Launch of Queensland’s Largest Camellia Show

The much anticipated Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo will be officially launched this Friday, 28th June at The Springs Garden World, 333 Spring Street, Kearney’s Spring.

At 9.00am Toowoomba Hospice Chair Graham Barron OAM and VIP’s will cut a spectacular Camellia garland which will trigger off several weeks of frenetic activity ending in Queensland’s largest Camellia Show and Garden Expo on Saturday and Sunday, 20th and 21st July.

The Show has something for everyone †the largest ever display of Camellias, internationally acclaimed expert speakers, non-stop entertainment, gardening tools and accessories, local produce and expansive food hall.

Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo Working Committee President Kevin Cotterell said, “The Show can’t come quickly enough for our hardworking committee, twelve months of planning will deliver our best ever event.

“And to top it all off we’ve got the Australian release of a newly bred Camellia Japonica from Paradise Plants †that’s a coup for Toowoomba.”

Hardworking Toowoomba Hospice Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mark Munro said, “Our speaker’s program is extraordinary, headed by not one but two ABC Gardening Australia stars, namely Sophie Thomson and Jerry Coleby-Williams. Darling Downs favourite Brian Sams will present as well as the President of the Australian Camellia Society Darryl Baptie.”

“Toowoomba is internationally renowned as “The Garden City” and that’s why more and more visitors come here. There is nothing more fulfilling than taking in our abundant gardens and attractions, plus the goodwill of our community over a beautiful Toowoomba winter weekend.”

As well as a spectacular display of beautiful Camellias, the event will boast an expansive Garden Expo with over 40 exhibitors showing a range of plants and products. There’ll be combined car club displays and art and craft stalls.

Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo Working Committee member Greg Johnson urged patrons to “Go camellia for the big event. “We’d like to see patrons turning up with a camellia or two in the hats or their lapels. Let’s make it colourful!”

 

Calling All Would-Be Cyber Crime Fighters

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Calling All Would-Be Cyber Crime Fighters

Not all crime fighters wear badges or capes. The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has launched a specialist master’s degree for those who want to fight cyber attacks.

Professor Raj Gururajan

USQ’s new Master of Cyber Security provides students practical training in cyber protection and security, as well as transferable skills that can be applied to multiple professions.

Cyber crime is one of the fastest-growing and most prolific types of crime in the country, but the sector faces a critical skills shortage, with 18,000 more cyber security professionals needed by 2026, according to the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network.

Program Coordinator of Information Systems Professor Raj Gururajan says it’s was a great time to embark on a dynamic and global career in cyber security. “The more we use and rely on technology, the more crucial it is for governments, businesses and individuals to protect themselves against rising cyber security risks,” Professor Gururajan said.

“This has opened the door for countless new opportunities for those keen to forge a career in the rapidly-growing and evolving industry. You could work in ethical hacking or computer forensic, or become an IT security consultant, software developer or cryptographer.

“Our new cyber security program not only provides students the ability to better understand, prevent and combat cyber risks within an organisation, but it can also lead to a range of careers that don’t have a technical focus in areas such as policy, legal, risk management or education.”

Professor Gururajan said students in the new course would gain experience investigating and solving real-life cyber security challenges, and the chance to pursue a capstone project in collaboration with an industry partner.

“At USQ, our goal is to ensure graduates enter the workforce with the skills and abilities needed to succeed right out of the gate,” he said. “That’s why our IT graduates are well sought-after, both domestically and globally, with commanding starting salaries, as evidenced by the 2018 QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) Graduate Outcomes Survey.”

The Master of Cyber Security is one of two new master’s programs offered at USQ from Semester 2, July 2019. The other is IT Innovation for students wanting to develop advanced skills in Big Data analytics, user-centred design of interfaces, cyber security, blockchain principles and cloud computing.

Both programs offer students the opportunity to study on-campus at USQ’s Toowoomba and Springfield campuses, or online.

Learn more about USQ’s Master of Cyber Security at www.usq.edu.au/cyber-security. For more information about other IT-related programs at USQ, visit www.usq.edu.au/it.

Submitted by:
Griffith Thomas,
E: griffith.thomas@usq.edu.au,

 

 

Mini-Market For Highfields Pioneer Village

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Mini-Market For Highfields Pioneer Village


Highfields Pioneer Village are introducing a Monthly Sunday Market from Sunday, 30th June (and the last Sunday of each Month) selling Handmade, Vintage, Pre-loved, Up-Cycled, Recycled and Eco-friendly goods.

We are seeking arts, crafts, produce and second hand goods and pre-packaged food stall vendors. Sites are $15 each (must have own insurance). The Mini-Market will run between 10am to 4pm, and late stalls after 12 noon will also be accepted ($10 per site). Stallholders please book via the online portal: https://www.trybooking.com/BDGAQ

This will complement the already established entertainment, mini-train and vintage bus rides for the kids, the Superheroes (kids are invited to dress as one), and the museum opens with tickets optional to enter the main Village complex (which includes activities such as sheep shearing and whip cracking).

Further details may be obtained by Facebook Messenger, Email: highfieldspioneervillage@hotmail.com or phone: 07 4696 6309

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds,
Treasurer,
Highfields Pioneer Village, Park & Museum Inc.
73 Wiiraglen Road, Highfields

The Singing Shearer Is Coming To Town

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The Singing Shearer Is Coming To Town
Terry the Shearer with some young enquiring minds

Highfields Pioneer Village are pleased to welcome a new regular volunteer and one with a passion for entertaining. For the past 30 years Terry Arnold has run a successful farming and grazing property – he is a ‘wheat and sheep’ man. Terry has been riding horses for over 60 years and operating machinery and motor bikes for half a century.

Terry said, “I have processed and classed my own wool and competed in many shearing competitions over the years, I have developed many friends in the industry many of whom I have known for 50 plus years!”

He has had a varied and colourful life working as a barman at various clubs and working as an entertainer for the past 25 years at some very interesting venues. “I played not only the pub circuit, but the country shows, race meets, rodeos and shearing competitions, woolsheds and literally hundreds of weddings… it has been great and certainly kept me busy I can tell you!”

For the past 8 years Terry has focused on tourism “I travelled to China and Europe and in recent years worked for Lone-Pine Sanctuary entertaining the visitors there”.

Terry and his wife Carmel currently run a very successful Bed and Breakfast venture in Warwick “it certainly keeps us on our toes but I just love coming to Highfields and entertaining the visitors”.

Terry will be entertaining at the Highfields Pioneer Village on the 30th of June, shearing a sheep at 11am and playing a variety of music to suit all tastes.

There will be “Myrtle May” Mini-steam train rides for the kids, mini-markets and food. Entry to the Markets and Entertainment is free, normal entry fees will apply to the Pioneer Village and to see the whip cracking and shearing demonstrations.

For more information please visit the Village Facebook page or phone the Village office on 07 4696 6309. Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc. is a non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers open 10am to 4pm daily at 73 Wirraglen Road, Highfields.

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds 
Treasurer
Ph 4696 6309
highfieldspioneervillage@hotmail.com 

 

Amateur Photographers Shine

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Amateur Photographers Shine

Now in its second year, The Glennie School Boarder Photography Competition delivers yet
another display of stunning images with the theme ‘Action’.

Boarders returned home in the Easter holidays to gain inspiration and capture the action on their properties. Over 140 entries were received, and judges Mrs Kim Cohen (Glennie Principal), Mr Jim
Cohen, Bev Lacy (The Chronicle) and Emma Moss (GOG 2015) took great delight in reviewing the images.

First prize was awarded to Georgia Ditchfield from Coonamble for a photograph of a dust storm engulfing her family property. Georgia said, “while the dust storm was captivating, there was a lot of action cleaning after the storm passed.”

Amy Webster from Goondiwindi was awarded the second prize for a photograph showcasing the elements at her family property. Amy said, “this shot was taken when mustering cattle, I was inspired by the dry air, dust and sunset combination.”

Third prize went to Jennifer Sheehan, a boarder from Quilpie who photographed sheep walking back to the yards along a rustic timber fence line.

Winners received a gift voucher, and their photograph will be printed onto large canvases to be hung in the boarding houses for all to enjoy. “What I enjoyed most was seeing the variety of images, the different angles chosen, making it obvious everyone was looking for more than just a snapshot,” said Bev Lacey, photographer at The Chronicle.

Submitted by:
Tracey Kessels,
The Glennie School,
E: kesselst@glennie.qld.edu.au

Crow’s Nest Country Music Festival

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Crow’s Nest Country Music Festival

Country music will take over the Crow’s Nest Showgrounds when the inaugural “Crows Nest Country Music Festival” kicks off for the first time mid-June 2019 – an event not to be missed!

The Crow’s Nest Country Music Festival is being held from Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June at the Crow’s Nest Showgrounds, New England Hwy, Crow’s Nest, Qld.

The festival will feature artists such as Laura Downing, Jeff Brown, C & C Balladeers, Adrian Cann, Shane Hauschildt, Amber Goldsmith, Amanda Faulkner, Jim Strohfeld, Rob Walters and poets Clarrie Weller and Paul Fleming.

Shows
Walk ups: Wednesday – Friday
Main Shows: Friday 6pm – 9.30pm & Saturday 2pm – 10pm
Poets Breakfast: Saturday – Sunday 8am – 10am
Gospel Show: Sunday 10am – 12noon

Tickets:
5 day pass:
Wednesday – Sunday $70 pp (incl. unpowered camping and entry). Power is $5 extra per site, per night.

Day only passes:
Friday: $20 pp
Saturday: $25 pp all day or $15 pp from 6pm
Sunday $5 pp

Weekend passes:
Friday – Sunday $50 pp (no camping)

Your Invitation To The Pinnacle Art Festival

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Your Invitation To The Pinnacle Art Festival


Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba is pleased to invite you to attend the inaugural Pinnacle Art Festival being held in the magnificent Toowoomba Pinnacle Country Club, continuing on Sunday 16th June from 10am to 3pm.

There are over 100 exhibits of a high standard on display curated by Jacky Poulter. Many are by local and emerging artists, with a variety of media ranging from oils, acrylic, hessian and resin on canvas, metal on glass to watercolour, kiln form glass and wood sculpture.

The “Feature Artist 2019” is Tracey Keller from Noosa. Tracey’s original paintings are now sought after worldwide, with her work now featuring in private and public displays across Australia, Japan, the UK, Europe and both North and South America. To find out more on Tracey, you can visit www.traceykeller.com or find her on Socal Media.

All artworks are on sale (unless already purchased) with a generous 20% of the proceeds being directed to QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, translating research into potentially life-saving treatments for cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and chronic disorders – further details  – https://www.qimrberghofer.edu.au

Admission to the Pinnacle Art Festival is FREE and visitors are also able to partake of coffee by Cruisin’ Cappucino, drinks by VW Kombikeg, and mouthwatering scones with jam and cream at no charge. A number of designer homes will also be available for inspection.

Rosemarie Bryant and Jeanette Brose of Toowoomba enjoyiing the viewing at the Pinnacle Art Festival

The entrance to Palm Lake Pinnacle Resort is in the higher section of Hogg Street, Toowoomba and a shuttle service between the sales office and Toowoomba Pinnacle Country Club will be running non-stop during Festival hours.

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