General Interest
The Three Mumpreneurs
Amanda Harpur, Siti Sharin and Melinda Bangel are three Mums living their dream of setting up shop and doing what they love. They are excited about their well supported Grand Opening held on Saturday, 12th September. Based in the heart of Toowoomba, Lilly & Wattle Co. has a range of products from various local makers. […]
Annual Clivia Show & Clivia Sale
The Toowoomba Clivia Society Inc will join the Toowoomba Bromeliad & Succulent Society at the Sacred Heart School Hall this year in a joint venture to put on a restricted display of Clivias due to current COVID restrictions. Whilst a full COVID Safe Plan will be in force, colourful Clivias will be displayed and Clivias, […]
Using A Window For Hazard Reduction
Week starting September 7: A large fuel reduction burn will occur across the Toowoomba escarpment extending from Harvey Street in the north, through to The Range Highway, Toowoomba Connection Road, in the south. This burn includes a large section of Jubilee Park, some private landholdings and a small section of Redwood Park. Prince Henry Heights is […]
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 […]
