General Interest
An Email From Spring Street Christian Church, Toowoomba
In response to the recent flooding, Spring Street Christian Church in Toowoomba is making available its facilities as a rest area for anyone who needs some time out to relax and have a coffee or a cup of tea. We understand this may be a difficult time for many people and we have a care […]
Council Connections: Special Flood Disaster Edition
Following Monday 10th of January’s Severe Weather occurrence in Toowoomba, the Toowoomba Regional Council requests the cooperation of residents and visitors in the recovery phase to the flash flooding in the CBD which has claimed at least 2 lives Darren Burton with Advice to Residents from TRC . Powered By WP Content Discovery
Flood Update From Dalby Mon 10th January
Voice Report with Western Downs Regional Council Mayor, Ray Brown Western Downs Mayor Ray Brown this morning has advised that the ongoing flood conditions in the Dalby area have not affected residents normal drinking water supply. “I am pleased to report that the town’s water supply is now operating pretty much as routine. “Residents who […]
Evacuations Needed Again In Dalby
Following heavy rain today (Sun 11th January) in the Myall Creek catchment, authorities in Dalby are preparing for flooding in the town. At least a 3 metre peak is anticipated in Myall Creek in Dalby by 6.00am Monday. Residents in at risk locations are being recommended to self-evacuate to the Dalby Showgrounds. People with vehicles, […]
Governor General Visits Flood Devastated Towns
Australia’s Governor-General, Quentin Bryce has made a special visit to the Western Downs today spending time with flood affected residents in Condamine and Chinchilla. Western Downs Regional Mayor Ray Brown said that the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce’s visit had greatly lifted the spirits of those hit the hardest by the worst flooding the region […]
HMAS Melbourne Disrupts Pirate Attack In Arabian Sea
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Melbourne has disrupted a pirate attack on a tanker in the Arabian Sea. HMAS Melbourne steamed to the aid of the UK-flagged chemical tanker MV CPO China, which had been boarded by pirates in the Arabian Sea at approximately 1.45pm Bahrain time on Monday, 3 January. When initially alerted to […]
Operation QUEENSLAND FLOOD ASSIST
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, in his capacity as Acting Minister for Defence, has visited the newly established Headquarters Joint Task Force 637 (JTF637) which is conducting Operation Queensland Flood Assist. Mr Snowdon received briefings from the ADF Commander, Colonel Luke Foster, and his team on the scope of support which […]
Local Toowoomba Artist Exhibits At Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery
During the month of January, Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery will be showcasing works from local Toowoomba artist Chantel Schott. This will be Chantel’s first solo exhibition at the gallery and she has put together a montage of paintings that are innovative, quirky and bright. The Lost Imaginarium will run from 4 – 30 January […]
