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Prompt Response Saves Future Ergon Power Poles
A sustainable forestry plantation northeast of Toowoomba, designed to become a future source of power poles for Ergon Energy, narrowly escaped disaster when bushfires ripped through the region this week. Sustainable Pole Farm Manager David Wood said the quick response to the fire when it threatened the 1300ha forest called Eagle Rock, near Ravensbourne, prevented […]
Free Family Fun Day In Toowoomba On Sunday, 28th October
The Toowoomba regional community is invited to a FREE Family Fun Day this Sunday 28th October at the Milne Bay Aquatic & Fitness Centre, to help raise the awareness of the need to take a stance against all forms of violence and to culminate Family Week 2012 celebrations. The Toowoomba Says No to Violence (TSN2V) […]
QFRS Fire Activity Report For Local Area 26 October As At 12.40pm
Ravensbourne and Crow’s Nest – ADVICE message current as at 10.30am Multiple QFRS crews are at the scene and continue to respond to several large, slow-moving bushfires burning in the Ravensbourne National Park area near Ravensbourne and Crow’s Nest. These fires were sparked as a result of lightning strikes in the area. There is no […]
Another Toowoomba Hospital Goods Auction This Saturday
Following on from the success of hospital goods auctions last year and earlier this year, the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation is set to conduct another major auction at Toowoomba Hospital Saturday 27th October 2012. Over 350 lots are on offer, with chairs, tables, dexion shelves, beds, cupboards, bedside lockers, stainless steel and many more items all […]
Toowoomba – Smoke Haze In Area
As released by QFRS 25/10/2012 6:04:14 PM Multiple Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) crews will remain on scene over night monitoring fire edges at several large fires burning safely within containment lines in the Ravensbourne, Perseverance and Cressbrook area. This fire, which was sparked as a result of lightning strikes in the area, has […]
Council Connections: Week 3, October 2012
The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Council Connections with Darren Burton This week Darren talks about he Disability Access Advisory Group, the Kingsthorpe-Gowrie Junction Sewerage Scheme, new Heartmoves classes, Milne Bay Aquatic Centre gym membership, Open Day for Toowoomba Airport, a procurement seminar for local […]
Sunsense Encourages Toowoomba Locals To Check Their Hidden UV Sun Damage
With the Arrival of the SunSense UV Photobus As summer approaches, temperatures warm up and UV rays become stronger, threatening more damage to your skin. The SunSense UV Photobus will visit Towoomba to give local residents the opportunity to uncover their hidden UV damage. One person every eight hours dies of skin cancer in Australia¹ […]
