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Bacterial Outbreak Closes Perseverance Dam

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Bacterial Outbreak Closes Perseverance Dam

Perseverance Dam has been closed to the public as a precautionary move due to elevated numbers of E.Coli bacteria.

The number of E.Coli bacteria exceeds primary and secondary recreational contact guideline limits as set in the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality 2000.

perseverance_damToowoomba Regional Council Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader Cr Sue Englart said officers were satisfied that the increased bacterial numbers were due to an environmental phenomenon rather than contamination of the dam water.

“The risk to humans from direct contact with large numbers of these bacteria is uncertain and the dam has been closed to protect the health of users as a precaution,” Cr Englart said.

“The bacteria represent no risk to drinking water supplies as they are removed by the water treatment and disinfection process.

“Additional testing will be carried out on a regular basis to monitor the numbers of E.Coli bacteria. Perseverance Dam will remain closed for recreational use until further notice.”

Recreational activities are unaffected at Cooby Dam and Lake Cressbrook.

Enquiries can be directed to the Council on 131 872.

Advance Notice Of 2015 “Pink Stumps Day” From McGrath Foundation

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Advance Notice Of 2015 “Pink Stumps Day” From McGrath Foundation

Throughout 2015, The McGrath Foundation will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. That’s 10 years of funding McGrath Breast Care Nurses, who provide invaluable care and support for women with breast cancer and their families.

The cost of funding each nurse for a 3-year placement is around $370,000 and the work they do collectively has benefited more than 21,000 Australian families. It was Jane McGrath’s wish that every single woman undergoing breast cancer treatment in Australia should have access to a Breast Care Nurse, and this year the Foundation aims to fund another 10 Breast Care Nurses, adding to the 101 already working in communities right around the country.

Pink Stumps Day began in 2011 as a way of giving communities the opportunity to stage their own special event to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. Since then, some 3,600 clubs nationally have taken part and raised over $3.3 million.

As the 5th Pink Stumps Day approaches on Saturday 21st February 2015, the opportunity exists for up to 1,200 cricket clubs and teams in communities all over Australia to bring some pink to their local ground and help raise funds to support those women who are fighting breast cancer.
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Annual Toy Run Helps Kids Celebrate Christmas

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Annual Toy Run Helps Kids Celebrate Christmas

The passion for helping kids in need at Christmas time will see over 200 motorcycle enthusiasts take to the streets of Toowoomba when the Downs Motorcycle Sporting Club (DMCSC) conducts their 28th Annual Toy Run on Sunday (21st December) from Picnic Point.

Bikers from all over the Downs, South East Queensland and northern NSW will converge on Picnic Point from four (4) different starting points before wending their way down through the streets of Toowoomba and out Glenvale Road to the clubhouse headquarters of DMCSC at the Toowoomba Showgrounds.

DMCSC President Nathan Bedoes said there were bikers coming from everywhere. “We’ll have riders from Brisbane, Ipswich, Wondai and even south to Tenterfield joining us for this annual event as well as our Downs riders. Anyone with a motorcycle or scooter is more than welcome to join in. All we ask is for each rider to bring a toy.” Nathan can be contacted for more details on 0437-335124.
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Toys from the Toy Run are distributed to local charities, with some to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation for kids at the Children’s Ward in the Toowoomba Hospital. Bikers will assemble at 10.30am at Lorrimer’s Toyworld in Oakey, Rudd’s Pub at Nobby, Grand Hotel Crows Nest and Target carpark in Gatton. They will all then converge on Picnic Point and meet up with the Toowoomba motorcyclists at 11.30 to leave Picnic Point at 12.00 midday sharp to ride to the DMCSC headquarters at the Toowoomba Showgrounds.

The Toowoomba West Lions Club & the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation will provide a Sausage Sizzle for a gold coin donation going to the Toowoomba Hospital Children’s Appeal.

Submitted by:
Peter Rookas
CEOToowoomba Hospital Foundation

Mayor’s Thunder Stolen By Storms

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Cr Geoff McDonald (left) and lighting designer, Joy Heylen with CBD Christmas Tree at Cnr Ruthven & Margaret Sts

Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor, Cr Paul Antonio’s thunder in switching on the lighting of the CBD Christmas tree and City Hall Christmas lights was  supplanted by the real thing. He conceded to a ‘soft” opening as Nature took over and thunderstorms rolled across the city late Thursday afternoon, December 4th.

Santa and his sleigh had to be diverted, the street parade led by the Harlaxton RSL Brass Band called off, and markets in St Luke’s church grounds and entertainment curtailed. Tourism and Events portfolio chair, Cr Geoff McDonald said it was decided to turn on the Christmas tree lights without ceremony whilst the City Hall lights would be activated by time switch on the Friday night.

However, the storms did bring welcome rain to a limited section of the Darling Downs.

Other events to come include Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland of Lights to officially open to the public on the evening of Saturday, 6th of December, the Mayoral Christmas Carols to be held  on Sunday evening, 7th December in Queens Park, and Toowoomba’s Christmas Tree Festival at Middle Ridge Uniting Church at 264  Stenner Street to officially open at 7pm on Wednesday, 10th December.

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Nativity Scene at Toowoomba City Hall

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Tennis Anyone? Schools Invited To Participate In Club Challenge

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Junior Tennis Anyone? Schools Invited To Participate In Club Challenge

On Saturday, 29th November from 8.30am to 1.00pm Range Tennis Club will be running the AO Blitz Ultimate Club Challenge in Toowoomba.
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The aim is to increase tennis participation in Toowoomba and grow the Club Membership base.
This is part of the AO Blitz Australiawide Competition that has tennis clubs all over the country pitted against each other to host the best Club Challenge ever.

The winning Qld regional club and then the Australia wide winner will receive major funding for their
club/region, to events such as the Australian Open and the Brisbane International next year.

All Toowoomba Primary Schools (public and private) are  invited to attend and compete for major prizes by participating in what’s called a 3 on 3 Team Challenge, never before seen in Queensland.

The competition involves 3 man teams playing on a mini court set up and using mini paddle bats plus
low compression balls.  Range Tennis Club’s head coach, Adolfio Garcia says that this is something he would like to see hosted annually.

 The AO Blitz Club Challenge is a fully free and volunteered event so no charges will be made to
any school participant on the day.  For sporting groups that join us on the day have the opportunity of putting up their branded shade/sales tents around the courts for spectators and participants to sit under during the course of the day.

Range Tennis Club’s Courts are on the corner of Lindsay and Hawthorn Streets, Toowoomba East (part of the Clive Berghofer Sports Stadium precinct).

Submitted by:
Adolfo Garcia
ProTenn Australia
Tennis Coach at Range Tennis Club Inc.
E: adolfo.garciapro@gmail.com

 

Inaugural ‘Friendly Games’ Being Held In Toowoomba

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Inaugural ‘Friendly Games’ Being Held In Toowoomba
The Friendly Games is a chance for Pacific Island Communities; Cook Islands, Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Samoa to firstly, know that there are other Pacific Island Community members in the area, interact with other Pacific Island Communities in a shared lunch (also open and FREE to all other Community Friends who will be present).  This is a time where Pacific Islanders want to be Known, to be Seen, to be Remembered.
Its a great way for those who would like to know more about the Pacific Islanders to interact and see some of the friendly smiles and love that will be on display.
Community Leaders and all 300 plus Pacific Islanders will be there. Toowoomba Regional Council members will be present along with other Co-Sponsors.
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Come and see the Island Style March at 9:30am as the morning lights up with colour and singing.  Novelty games will be run by the Island Nations and will go until Lunch.  LUNCH IS ABSOLUTELY FREE to anyone who would love to come and try an island cuisine along with Steak and Salads (hehehe)
Then after Lunch, Touch Rugby and Volleyball for the seniors will go until the end of the day.  A Haka competition will end proceedings before Prize giving.
With the hot weather here, Water is FREE all day to those who will be there.  All Six Nations will provide Water and Food.
Again, its all for FREE.  So come on down and watch our talented Pacific Island Nations go head to head in the First of many FRIENDLY GAMES.
Submitted by:
Rev Eddie Dean
M: 0402 169 021

End Of Year Performance At Empire Theatre

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Friends,

A gentle reminder that Kiyua Performing Arts is presenting its end of year concert – ‘Kiyua  Jungle’, at the Empire Theatre,, Toowoomba at 1.30pm Sunday 30th  November 2014.

Entry is by gold coin donation.

Kiyua Performing Arts Inc. is a non-profit group of Volunteers who give young people the chance to learn dance, drama and meet new friends in a safe environment for free.
For further information please contact the Empire  Theatre on 07 4698 9900, or Sheriden 0412 135 925.

Submitted by:
Tony Rehn
Rehn.AnthonyP@police.qld.gov.au

 

Toowoomba Fusion Festival Social Inclusion Week Highlight

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Toowoomba Fusion Festival Social Inclusion Week Highlight

Toowoomba Fusion Festival 2014 on Saturday 29th November is celebrating Social Inclusion Week.

Social Inclusion Week is about encouraging communities to reconnect and be inclusive of all cultures, age groups, nationalities and the disadvantaged.

The Week’s aim is to help Australians feel valued and to give people the opportunity to participate fully in society.  It’s about connecting with local communities, work mates, family and friends to build relationships and networks, addressing isolation and exclusion by supporting people who may be unable help themselves.
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If you would like a FREE stall for your organisation on the day in Bell Street Mall, please email Trish MacFarlane at macfarlane.family@bigpond.com with your request.

Submitted by:
Amanda Robinson
MENTAL WELLNESS & SUPPORT CENTRE
Depression Support Network Toowoomba Inc.

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