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‘Zero Deaths On Australian Roads For Just One Day?’

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‘Zero Deaths On Australian Roads For Just One Day?’

Friday May 27th is Fatality Free Friday (FFF) for 2016 and Toowoomba is standing up as a community with an event to raise Road Safety Awareness at St Luke’s Church, cnr Herries & Ruthven St.

This is a partnership event between Dept. Transport & Main Roads, Toowoomba Regional Council, St Luke’s Parish and the Queensland Police Service. St Luke’s was chosen as a high visibility site for the event with a free BBQ, displays by emergency services and road safety support agencies

The event will start at 12 midday and run till 2pm. Mayor Antonio will make a formal dedication at 1215, possibly followed by other dignitaries.

FFF started with a vision for road safety awareness in 2007 and is beyond one day, being now recognised as Australia’s only national community based road safety program.

For general information and history of the program see: http://www.fatalityfreefriday.com/

Come along and help us show the rest of Australia that Toowoomba and the Darling Downs cares about its people.

Submitted by:
Tony Rehn
Crime Prevention Officer
Darling Downs District
Queensland Police Service
Ph 07 4631 6755 Fax 07 4615 3200

Rainbow Flag To Fly At USQ

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Rainbow Flag To Fly At USQ

For the first time, the rainbow flag will be raised at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) this week.

 The flags will fly proudly at USQ Toowoomba (May 17) and USQ Springfield and USQ Ipswich (May 18) to show the University’s support of the LGBTQI community and the Ally Network.

 The USQ Ally Network aims to provide a safe-zone and a visible support network for students and employees who identify as lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual or intersex.

USQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Jan Thomas with members of the Ally Network (from left) Dr Jeremy Patrick, Josh Schonfeld, Kate Young, Trae Davidson, Theresa Thicthener and Dr Geoffrey Parkes
USQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Jan Thomas with members of the Ally Network (from left) Dr Jeremy Patrick, Josh Schonfeld, Kate Young, Trae Davidson, Theresa Thicthener and Dr Geoffrey Parkes

The program is a collaboration between USQ Human Resources and Student Services.

The Ally Network is conducting training sessions for all USQ students and staff to become ‘Allies’ †acknowledging the importance of a community free from discrimination and harassment.

 Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Jan Thomas said this was an important occasion for the USQ community. “The flag will fly in recognition of a day that celebrates all people who contribute to USQ, and take a stand against prejudice towards those of different sexual identity and orientation,” Professor Thomas said.

 USQ Associate Lecturer and Ally Network member Dr Geoffrey Parkes said flying the symbolic flag showed the University was a safe and welcoming environment. “It is also a recognition of the fifty years of LGBTQI students and staff who have contributed to enriching USQ with their talent and skills and dedication, and their bravery in the face of discrimination,” Dr Parkes said.

“It is a great day to say I work at USQ because USQ is standing up in opposition to homophobia and transphobia. IDAHOT also reminds us that we are not alone in Australia †the struggle for equality and justice is an international one.”

For more information on USQ’s Ally Network visit: www.usq.edu.au/current-students/support/ally.
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Food, Wine, Arts, Entertainment and More

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Food, Wine, Arts, Entertainment and More

Hampton Festival 2016 has arrived!  We hope to see you this Sunday, May 15 from 9.30am as we celebrate all that makes our region so very special.  From live cooking demonstrations and music to food, wine and art – this Sunday will have something of appeal for all.
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Chapman Park, Hampton 9.30am to 4.00pm
Entry – $10 per person Children – U12 are free
  • COACH PICK UP AND DROP OFF TIMES
    From Toowoomba and Highfields with Stonestreet’s Coaches:
    Outbound – 9am and 10.30am
    (departing Neil Street Bus Interchange, Toowoomba, with a pick up at Lauder Dr bus stop Highfields)

    Return – 12.30pm and 2.00pm
    (back to Neil Street Bus Interchange with a drop off at Highfields along the way)

    From Crows Nest with Range Charter Coaches:
    Outbound     – 10am
    (departing Crows Nest Post Office)

    Return – 3pm
    (back to Crows Nest Post Office)

     

  • Our mailing address is:

    Hampton Festival

    8623 New England Highway

    Hampton, Queensland 4352

    Australia

“Mini” Toowoomba Open House For 2016

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“Mini” Toowoomba Open House For 2016

Men's UrinalTo mark the date change from October to May this year features a mini event as a Date Claimer, before returning in full on Sunday 28 May 2017.  Start early on Sunday 22 May with a visit to our information hub at the heritage listed Russell Street Men’s Toilet, open from 9.45am.

It is rare that both women and men have the opportunity to view inside this tiny structure so don’t miss this chance.  Come and learn more about just what makes this building so special and why it was important enough to justify its careful dismantling and reconstruction as part of the creek flood mitigation work..

As the oldest known existing public urinal in Queensland, this small building packs a punch in the stories it could tell.  Constructed in 1919, it offers evidence of the development of public health in early 20th century Queensland.  There are probably many a tale that could be told by nearby revellers and travellers from the nearby Railway Station †if you have one come along and share it with our volunteers on the day!

Bookings for the guided tours are filling fast and can be made at http://www.toowoombaopenhouse.com.au/guided-tours.html or by calling 0413 724 846.

 

Contact TOH Enquiries

Stephanie Keays 0432 939 350 or Debby 0402 138 751

info@toowoombaopenhouse.com.au

Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Employment Opportunities

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Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Employment Opportunities
Employment vacancy alert

Nexus Delivery is currently recruiting for the following salary positions on the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project.

  • Communications and Community Relations Advisors
  • Engineers (earthworks/ structures/ drainage)
  • Contracts Administrator

If you would like to be considered for any of the above positions and believe you have the relevant experience and skills, please apply via the Seek advertisements online Current Nexus Delivery Seek Positions

Wages positions
Nexus has engaged labour hire companies Telum and The go2 People to assist with wages roles during the initial stages of the project.  For more information please visit:

Telum – http://telum.com.au/
The go2 People – http://www.thego2people.com.au/

For more information please contact the Community Relations hotline on 1800 198 878 or email info@nexustsrc.com.au

To keep up-to-date with the progress of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing and register for updates, visit www.nexustsrc.com.au or call the Community Relations hotline on 1800 198 878*. Follow us on Facebook.

David Hack Classic Meet On Sunday May 1st, 2016

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The Toowoomba North Rotary Club’s main fundraiser each year is the David Hack Classic Meet, being held again on Sunday May 1st 2016. Activity is centred around the Aerotec Hangar at Toowoomba City Airport – the home of the famous Zuccoli Aircraft Collection.

This year’s David Hack Classic Meet features an exotic mix of classic, vintage and modern cars, historic trucks , military vehicles, racing cars and motor bikes and a Fly-in of warbirds and classic planes. The featured aircraft for 2016 is a SIAI-Marchetti S211 Jet Trainer and vehicle, the Bandag Bullet – a true tyre torture machine and the test for Bandag’s cold process retreads. The truck has twin V8 diesels, each engine has 2 turbo’s and supercharger producing over 2000HP.
David Hack Flyer 2016 v030316 (FINAL Rev 1)There are visitors raffles with great prizes  including a warbird flight and V8 Supercar laps at the Ipswich Raceway. Catering is on-site with hamburgers, chips, tea/coffee, sandwiches, cakes and soft drinks available all day.

The event is open to the public from8.30am to 2.30pm, raising much needed funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, Blue Care, Careflight and other local charities. Admission is $15 for adults, children under 12 FREE and the Family price is capped at $40 for 2 adults and teenagers.

Submitted by:
Robyn Jeffery
Rotary Club of Toowoomba North/
David Hack Classic Committee

Young People From Across The Region Audition For ‘Annie’.

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Young People From Across The Region Audition For ‘Annie’.

This Sunday, 95 aspiring young thespians will vie for a role in the Toowoomba Choral Society’s major production of the year, Annie.

Young people from across the Toowoomba region will display their performance talent during the audition, hoping to secure a prized spot in the musical, which will be held at the Empire Theatre from 9 †11 September.

Based on Little Orphan Annie, the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide sensation and is one of the most loved musicals of all time. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the beloved show features a wonderful score written by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, including the Broadway smash hit, ‘Tomorrow’, as well as ‘It’s a Hard Knocked Life’, ‘Easy Street’, ‘Little Girls’ and ‘I Don’t Need Anything But You’.

With a perfect combination of street-smarts and optimism, Annie warms the hearts of the audience as we witness her rise from next-to-nothing in New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who left her at the orphanage years ago. Though things don’t quite work out the way she has planned, she does manage to thwart the plans of the evil Miss Hannigan and find a new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace Farrell, and her lovable pooch, Sandy.

The Toowoomba Choral Society stages two major productions each year. Into the Woods will be held 9-12 June at the Armitage Centre followed by Annie at the Empire Theatre from 9-11 September.

Toowoomba Business Named Australia’s Champion Florist for 2016

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Blooming Gorgeous award presentation
   Sally Harvey (right) accepting the award for Blooming Gorgeous

East Toowoomba business Blooming Gorgeous has been named Champion Florist for 2016 at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards held at The Westin in Sydney at the weekend (Saturday, April 23).

Blooming Gorgeous had steep competition, with more than 1200 entries received from florists all over Australia. The Australian Small Business Champion Awards offer national recognition for Australian small businesses, aiming to encourage high standards of excellence in small business practice. Saturday’s red carpet event was attended by more than 1000 guests. Small businesses from around Australia entered this year’s awards, representing a broad range of industries from all states and territories.

“The Australian Small Business Champion Awards is a way to recognise the efforts of small business people whose efforts contribute to the prosperity and vitality of communities across Australia,” said Steve Loe, Managing Director of Precedent Productions. Loe founded the awards in 1999 with the company, a small business in its own right, to celebrate the vital importance of small business in Australia, and their achievements.

“As a small business owner myself, I know the vision and dedication to excellence required to succeed. These traits have been displayed in abundance by all of our 2016 business champions.”

Blooming Gorgeous has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Heritage Bank Business Excellence Awards and 2015 Downs Woman of Merit Award for Director Sally Harvey. Celebrating their 10th year of business, the florist has been brightening residents’ special occasions in Toowoomba and around the country since 2006.

Words by Sarah Neilsen
Image supplied by Blooming Gorgeous

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