Events
Region’s Cyclists Competing In USQ Ride The Range Sunday May 15
The Toowoomba Range is the domain of cyclists today, Sunday 15 May for the inaugural USQ Ride the Range event. Approximately 250 riders are tackling the course which started in Toowoomba at Picnic Point, progresses along to Flagstone Creek road, through the Lockyer Valley and Gatton districts before the cyclists return to Picnic Point via […]
Anzac Battles Feature At 2011 Emu Gully Air & Land Spectacular
The explosive fuses are set and war trenches have been filled with mud! These dramatic backdrops are in place at Emu Gully, Helidon Spa (in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley), for the large scale re-enactment of Anzac battles to take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May. In its third year, the Emu Gully Air & […]
Flash Flood Disrupts Easterfest In Toowoomba
Heavy thunderstorm rain interrupted last night’s (April 23rd) main performance at Australia’s Biggest Christian music festival, Easterfest, taking place in Toowoomba. Switchfoot continued playing as people were being evacuated from the Queen’s Park venue with a drenched lead singer, Jon Foreman climbing up the large screen support structure. Water was up to the knees of […]
HMAS Stuart Rescues Hostages Off Somalia
HMAS Stuart has intercepted a Yemeni-flagged dhow and rescued three crew members who were being held hostage by Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa. The Royal Australian Navy frigate is deployed to the Middle East, conducting maritime security, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy operations with the Combined Maritime Forces. The interdiction occurred on the morning of […]
Gardening Superstars To Converge On Toowoomba
The first event on the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers calendar, Gardenfest, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, with Phil Dudman, Colin Campbell and Annette McFarlane heading up the who’s who of garden gurus attending. The television and media personalities head up a list of local and national talent ready to encourage people from […]
Mysteries Of Jazz Unveiled
Ever wondered how Ella scats; how Sarah phrases so beautifully; or how Billie can break your heart with her storytelling? These are just some of the mysteries that will be revealed at the MCGREGOR IN THE VINES JAZZ WORKSHOP on 7 and 8 May in Stanthorpe. Stylish vocalist, MELISSA FORBES, together with renowned Brisbane jazz […]
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 […]
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 […]