Murphy’s Creek Debris Cleanup & Restoration Project
The Helidon Hills/Murphy’s Creek Landcare Group in conjunction with SEQ Catchments, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, and the Queensland and Australian Governments are hosting a BBQ on Friday 8th April, 2011 to formally launch the Murphy’s Creek Debris Cleanup and Restoration Project. Representatives from the Helidon Hills /Murphy’s Landcare Group including President, Henk Hagedoorn, and Project […]
RSPCA Awards Sarbi The Purple Cross
Sarbi the Explosive Detection Dog has received RSPCA’s most prestigious animal bravery award, the Purple Cross, at a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. Sarbi was awarded the Purple Cross by The National President of RSPCA Australia, Mrs Lynne Bradshaw. “It recognises the deeds of animals that have shown outstanding service to humans, particularly if […]
Battered But Not Beaten*
Writers@Work are collecting oral histories by way of anecdotal short stories experienced by the people of Toowoomba during and after the recent floods. These may include bush ballads, poems, the unusual, and the bizarre. While we acknowledge the heartbreak and suffering of those who lost loved ones, animals, homes and effects, this compilation is intended […]
Lockyer Valley Flood Recovery Program Enriched With A Drop In Centre At Laidley
The Drop In Centre in the Lockyer Valley township of Laidley is now operating on each Friday from 9am to 3pm. The Centre is conveniently situated in Shop 10 in the Laidley Mall opposite IGA. People are invited to visit the Centre and enjoy a cuppa and some homemade refreshments. The aim of the volunteers […]
Call For Visual Artists
Firefly Café is a new and exciting café opening early June 2011 in the heart of Toowoomba. The café is calling for emerging and professional Visual Artists to be a part of the Group Exhibition titled Brand New Day which will run from 1-29 June and will coincide with the café’s official launch. The entry […]
Japanese Ambassador To Attend Toowoomba Fundraising Dinner Thursday, April 7
Japanese Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Shigekazu Sato will be the special guest at the Toowoomba Japanese Group’s fundraising dinner at Veraison Restaurant tonight. Acting Consul-General of Japan in Queensland, Ryosaku Tamura, will also be attending the dinner. Mr Sato will be delivering a speech tonight, as will the Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council Peter […]
Pittsworth Health Expo Delivers Many And Varied Health Messages
Everything from healthy school lunches to home safety will be covered in the Pittsworth Health and Wellbeing Expo on April 14 from 9am to 4pm at the Pittsworth Town Hall. There will be a wide range of displays at the expo including health service providers, sports, craft and beauty services. Community and Health Promotion Nurse […]
Giant Warehouse Clearance Sale Saturday, April 9th
The Lockyer Valley township of Laidley is bouncing back. The Second Chance Opp Shop is recovering from the devastation caused by floodwaters destroying 99% of stock and fittings. This community based retail outlet is well supported by local volunteers who work tirelessly to provide a well stocked shop with clothing, bedding and household items. A […]
