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Light Horse QMI Challenge
The Darling Downs Troop of the 11th Light Horse inaugurated “the QMI Challenge”, a Military Equestrian Skills Competition which in normal times brings competitors from as far afield as Tamworth to Rockhampton, to the Toowoomba Showgrounds. We have the privilege to have been awarded the Governor General’s Medal (as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force) […]
The FATAL FIVE For Road Safety Awareness
Learn and know :Speeding Speeding – What is the problem with speeding? THE FACTS (Click Here) Speeding increases the risk of being involved in a fatal or serious injury crash: You travel further in the time it takes you to notice and then react to hazards; You are more likely to lose control of your […]
The Glennie Pantry Is Full
The pantry is full – an outstanding 405 kilograms of groceries now fill the shelves of the St Luke’s pantry, thanks to the latest ‘service to others’ initiative run by The Glennie School.Student Representative (SRC) Council of Year 6 students. Each year, the SRC prides itself on fundraising initiatives that make a real difference in […]
2020 Face Of Weetwood Announced
Clifford Park’s annual search for a Face Of Weetwood Ambassador will highlight a racing industry trailblazer. Nominations for the prestigious title poured in and resulted in this year’s honours being awarded to local jockey and undisputed “Queen of Clifford Park”, Skye Bogenhuber. Toowoomba Turf Club Chief Executive Officer Lizzy King said the Club was delighted […]
Free Digital Books For Queensland Kids
State Library of Queensland has partnered with interactive children’s reading app Kindergo to provide kids in Queensland with free access to Kindergo’s extensive digital book library for six months. In conjunction with the State Library of Queensland’s ‘First Five Forever’ initiative, Queensland kids can now enjoy a FREE six-month subscription to the award winning Kindergo app […]
Town Crier At 75th VP Day Commemoration
The Toowoomba Region’s Town Crier, Kevin Howarth will join a global chorus on Saturday, August 15th to commemorate one of the final acts of World War Two when he delivers a heartfelt tribute at Toowoomba’s Mother’s Memorial at 11.05am. Mr Howarth will mark the 75th anniversary of VP Day (Victory in the Pacific), marking the […]
Megan O’Hara Sullivan To Contest Toowoomba North
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Megan O’Hara Sullivan will join her team to contest Toowoomba North for Labor in the election to be held later this year. As a Toowoomba Councillor, Megan O’Hara Sullivan knows how to get things done, and has always valued results over politics. On Council, Ms O’Hara Sullivan has helped deliver […]
2020 Bronze Swagman Award
The results for the 2020 (49th) annual Bronze Swagman Award for Bush Verse have been announced by organisers, The Winton Business and Tourism Association. Judge Jack Drake of Stanthorpe has chosen Marco Gliori’s poem “FUMBLES” as the winner of $500 and a bronze statuette crafted by Queensland sculptor Daphne Mayo. Marco hails from Warwick in […]
