APP-solutely Amazing!
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service has just launched the Donate Blood App to make saving lives even more simple. Free for download for IOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play), just search for ‘donate blood or blood donor’ and look for the Blood Service logo. How does the Donate Blood App help? ·         Save time and book, reschedule or cancel appointments […]
Australia’s Role In The Space Race Unveiled At World Science Festival Brisbane Event
The untold story of Australia’s role in the space race will finally be uncovered at an exclusive event being held on Friday 22 March at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, as part of the fourth annual World Science Festival Brisbane. The event, From Australia to the World: The Lost Apollo Moments, is a panel conversation […]
Battle Of The Brains Trivia Night In Aid Of The Pyjama Foundation
The Pyjama Foundation supports the dreams of kids living in foster care. Whether they want to grow up to be an astronaut or a doctor, The Pyjama Foundation is there to help them reach their potential – assisting them with their learning, and providing consistent love and support. With a little confidence and encouragement, who […]
Lifeline Reopens In Wilsonton
After having to close their Wilsonton shop following flooding when the weight of hail from a storm in October, 2018 collapsed the roof, Lifeline has opened a brand new retail store within the main Wilsonton Shopping Centre. Lifeline Darling Downs and SW Queensland CEO, Derek Tuffield and Craig O’Donnell, Executive Director-Retail, Consolidated Properties Group Pty […]
New Survey On Safety Concerns
Thousands of residents have been invited to ‘have their say’ in the Toowoomba Region’s biggest safety survey. Released by the Safer Toowoomba Regional Partnerships (STRP) group, the survey is asking locals what they think are the biggest issues relating to health and safety. STRP Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said by participating, community members would help […]
Residents Seek Support To Start Neighbourhood Watch Group In Glenvale
Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki MP said residents had raised their concerns about crime and community safety after a spate of burglaries and car thefts. “I am right behind a push for starting a Neighbourhood Watch group for Glenvale,†Mr Janetzki said. “Neighbours looking out for neighbours will always be one of the best […]
Make A Pit Stop For Your Health
Drop in and check under the hood when Darling Downs Health hosts the Health Check PitStop at the Toowoomba PCYC, James Street, from 9am – 2pm next Monday 11 March. The success of last year’s inaugural Health Check PitStop has seen the event opened up to the wider community. “Our first event last year was […]
Top Honours For Carnival of Flowers At Australian Tourism Awards
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has taken out Gold for the third year in a row at the Australian Tourism Award night in Launceston †winning a spot in the coveted National Tourism Hall of Fame †Queensland’s first inductee in a decade. Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Chief Executive and Australian Tourism Awards Chair Daniel […]