General Interest
Free Breast Cancer Screening Returning To Dalby
The free breast cancer screening service provided by BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service is returning to Dalby on its two-yearly visit. The Service will be located at the Dalby Hospital, and will offer free breast cancer screening from 7 March to 12 May 2011. “Research has shown that breast cancer screening is the most effective way […]
Rock’N’Roll Auction Continues To Raise Funds
The Queensland Music Network (Q Music) recently launched an online Rock ‘n’ Roll Auction to raise money for The Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal – an online event featuring items and experiences generously donated from artists around the globe. ‘Money-can’t-buy’ experience auctions opening today include the chance to meet Katy Perry at her Brisbane concert and […]
Grantham Cruise To Assist Flood Relief Saturday 5th March
Details for a special car show to be held in Grantham have been released. Co-ordinated by the QLD Chevrolet Car Club and the Grantham State School P & C, there will be several cruises for participating cars, all converging at Grantham. As well as bringing their classic American cars and hot rods, participants are also […]
Council Connections: Week 2, February 2011
The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Council Connections with Darren Burton This week I talk about Summer Tunes, Loveday Cover reopening, a call for Young Ambassadors working group members, Permanent Conservation Measures, Council’s next meeting, recruitment of Green Army members and our emergency after hours […]
Water Restrictions In Dalby Eased
Thanks to advanced repairs being effected at Dalby’s Water Plant. Western Downs Regional Council is easing water restrictions in Dalby from Level Five to Level Three, from midnght Friday 11th February. Under the new restrictions, residents connected to the bulk town supply will be able to water their gardens up to nine hours a week, […]
Volunteers Turn Out To Clean Up Myall Creek
After being strewn with rubbish by recent flood waters, the much loved banks of Myall Creek in Dalby are one step closer to returning to their natural state. After a public call for help an enthusiastic team of volunteers braved the heat and helped remove rubbish, predominantly plastic packaging, in trees and on the banks […]
Caddy Needed For Peter O’Malley
A unique opportunity to caddy for golfing legend Peter O’Malley will go under the hammer this week to help flood recovery efforts in Toowoomba, in conjunction with the 2011 Cellarbrations QLD PGA Championship to be played from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th February. Despite severe flood damage, City Golf Club is well on the road […]
Queensland Governor Inspects Flood Damage And Recovery Effort
Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley AC paid a two-day visit last week to the Western Downs to inspect first-hand the widespread flood damage and recovery efforts in local communities. She was accompanied by her husband Stuart McCosker, Inspector Ian Thompson AD, Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Ray Brown and councillors. Together, the group toured Dalby, Chinchilla, […]
