Toowoomba Fire Brigade History To Be Displayed
More than a century of fire brigade history will be on show to the public with the opening of the Toowoomba Fire Brigade Museum at Highfields. The museum, located at Highfields Pioneer Village, will bring together a collection of 11 historic fire engines, memorabilia including uniforms, badges and patches. Also firefighting equipment, historical records including […]
Walk For Kidney Health in Toowoomba
This event is designed to help raise awareness and funds for kidney disease across Australia, an annual event that brings our kidney community together for a family fun day where people can meet, go for a walk or run. Our participants usually have a special connection with kidney health and want to help raise awareness […]
Wagners Say Airport Community Open Day Attended By Over 27,000
More than 27,304 Queenslanders flocked to Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport (BWWA) to see 2014 IndyCar champ Will Power race a Cessna Mustang Citation jet down the newly-completed 2.87 kilometre runway. The local Toowoomba boy specially flew back to Australia to celebrate the airport’s community open day on Sunday, September 28th. Beaten once by the jet […]
Toowoomba Open House Volunteer Update
Come and join us at Toowoomba Open House 2014 on Sunday, 19th October. Residents, visitors, families, design buffs, architecture fans, heritage enthusiasts – absolutely anyone who is curious about Toowoomba’s unique places is invited to explore great contemporary, historic and sustainable buildings and spaces. With so many buildings open visitors will be spoilt for choice. […]
Paju City Delegation Visits Toowoomba For Carnival Celebrations
Toowoomba Regional Council has extended a warm spring welcome to a delegation from Korean Sister City Paju, as part of sharing the joy of Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Council the party was headed by Paju Deputy Mayor Mr Tae-soo Park. Cr Antonio said the whirlwind Australian visit by the […]
National Police Remembrance Day 2014
The Brisbane National Police Remembrance Day Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Police Memorial, 80A George Street, Brisbane on Sunday 28 September 2014, commencing 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm. The Brisbane National Police Remembrance Day Memorial Service will be held at the Brisbane City Hall, King George Square, Brisbane on Monday 29 September 2014, […]
Money, Money, Money!
Toowoomba Detectives are advising local business operators to be aware of a recent spate of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes being presented for payment of goods. In most instances business operators are only becoming aware of their acceptance of these counterfeit notes when the banking is being prepared. Investigators encourage business operators to be vigilant […]
Time Running Out To Book For Butterfly Ball
The 2014 Butterfly Ball & Charity Auction is being held at the Oakey Cultural Centre, Saturday 4th October. Doors open 6pm for a 6:30pm start. This year’s ball is going to be a brilliant night! The Keynote speaker is Senator Claire Moore. Distinguished guests include Deputy Mayor Cr Williams, Mr John Minz, the family of […]