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A Rewarding Start For Village Mini-Markets
The first monthly Sunday mini-market (to be held on the last Sunday of each month) saw stallholders selling arts, crafts, produce and second hand goods, and prepackaged food stalls goods. The day at Highfields Pioneer Village was deemed a resounding success attended by lots of local families. There was plenty of fun to be had […]
Launch Of Queensland’s Largest Camellia Show
The much anticipated Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo will be officially launched this Friday, 28th June at The Springs Garden World, 333 Spring Street, Kearney’s Spring. At 9.00am Toowoomba Hospice Chair Graham Barron OAM and VIP’s will cut a spectacular Camellia garland which will trigger off several weeks of frenetic activity ending in Queensland’s […]
Calling All Would-Be Cyber Crime Fighters
Not all crime fighters wear badges or capes. The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has launched a specialist master’s degree for those who want to fight cyber attacks. USQ’s new Master of Cyber Security provides students practical training in cyber protection and security, as well as transferable skills that can be applied to multiple professions. […]
Mini-Market For Highfields Pioneer Village
Highfields Pioneer Village are introducing a Monthly Sunday Market from Sunday, 30th June (and the last Sunday of each Month) selling Handmade, Vintage, Pre-loved, Up-Cycled, Recycled and Eco-friendly goods. We are seeking arts, crafts, produce and second hand goods and pre-packaged food stall vendors. Sites are $15 each (must have own insurance). The Mini-Market will […]
The Singing Shearer Is Coming To Town
Highfields Pioneer Village are pleased to welcome a new regular volunteer and one with a passion for entertaining. For the past 30 years Terry Arnold has run a successful farming and grazing property – he is a ‘wheat and sheep’ man. Terry has been riding horses for over 60 years and operating machinery and motor […]
Amateur Photographers Shine
Now in its second year, The Glennie School Boarder Photography Competition delivers yet another display of stunning images with the theme ‘Action’. Boarders returned home in the Easter holidays to gain inspiration and capture the action on their properties. Over 140 entries were received, and judges Mrs Kim Cohen (Glennie Principal), Mr Jim Cohen, Bev […]
Crow’s Nest Country Music Festival
Country music will take over the Crow’s Nest Showgrounds when the inaugural “Crows Nest Country Music Festival” kicks off for the first time mid-June 2019 – an event not to be missed! The Crow’s Nest Country Music Festival is being held from Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June at the Crow’s Nest Showgrounds, New […]
Your Invitation To The Pinnacle Art Festival
Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba is pleased to invite you to attend the inaugural Pinnacle Art Festival being held in the magnificent Toowoomba Pinnacle Country Club, continuing on Sunday 16th June from 10am to 3pm. There are over 100 exhibits of a high standard on display curated by Jacky Poulter. Many are by local and emerging […]
