General Interest
Caution Required After Inundation
Police are urging the travelling public to drive with extreme caution as receding flood waters reveal underlying damage to roadways and infrastructure such as bridges and causeways. Police advise that hazards posed to drivers from the inundation the State has received has not lessened with the receding of flood waters and that many roads and […]
Revitalised Millmerran SES Goes To The Rescue
Whilst many parts of Queensland prepare for recovery efforts as water begins to recede Police and Emergency Services would like to remind the community of the dangers of flood waters and damaged roads. Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Brett Pointing said that emergency services have attended a number of incidents where people have entered flood affected […]
Western Downs Mayor Heartened By Offers Of Support
Faced with the enormous challenge of coordinating a disaster response effort across its 38,000 square kilometre flood ravaged region, Western Downs Regional Council is extremely heartened by offers of support from around the country. Mayor Ray Brown said the generosity shown in the support of those affected by record flooding and the incredible work ethic […]
Council Connections: Week 5, December 2010
The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Council Connections with Darren Burton We cover general information like council closing times, the new Permanent Conservation water level, animal management responsibilities, Cooby Dam Wall recreation area being closed, library workshops for school holidays, call for Masters athletes, Graffiti […]
A Message To Queenslanders – Thu 30th December
A message from Deputy Police Commissioner & State Disaster Management Coordinator, Ian Stewart: Hear the Deputy Commissioner Powered By WP Content Discovery
Santa Arrived In A Red Car…Not A Sleigh And Reindeer
Santa arrived with a little bit help from the local police to attend the Christmas function held at the Toowoomba Hospice, due to his reindeers having a rest to be ready for their big Christmas Eve run. Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Mr Graham Barron OAM said It was wonderful to work with the Queensland Police Service […]
Hospice Christmas Lunch Served With Community Spirit!
The bells were ringing this year (for the right reasons) at the Toowoomba Hospice as a special Christmas Lunch for clients, their family and staff was supplied and catered for by locals.Director of Nursing Mrs. Alicia Trimingham-Turl said this Christmas was different from the previous 6, as this year it was catered by Dave Granfield […]
Helidon New Year’s Day Change Of Venue
There has been a change of venue for the “Best of British 60’s” Cabaret at Helidon on Saturday 1st January,2011 . Due to the weather, it will now be held indoors at the Helidon Community Centre, starting at 8 p.m. The versatile and highly entertaining band Hopney Moffatt will be playing the hit songs of […]