Easter Vintage Festival At Highfields Pioneer Village
Highfields Pioneer Village is at 73 Wirraglen Road, Highfields. Ph 4696 6309 photos by Jenny Gersekowski Powered By WP Content Discovery
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 […]
A Cool Vegetable Hot In The Fight Against Cancer
Health-conscious Australians may soon be adding watercress to their plates. Mounting evidence shows watercress may combat certain types of cancer and food scientists at the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) are investigating the most nutritious ways of preparing and cooking the leaves. Watercress has had a place on tables in Asia and […]
Humble Onion May Improve Quality Of Life
An onion a day may keep a cold at bay but also it has the potential to combat obesity, diabetes and an increased blood pressure, according to a new study by University of Southern Queensland (USQ) biomedical scientists. The study showed that rutin extracted from onions reversed fat stores in laboratory rats, lowered blood pressure, […]
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 […]
Coal Mine Action Group Community Information Evening April 8th
This evening is organised by the Toowoomba Coal Mine Action Group to up-date residents about the status of mining exploration across outer suburbs of Toowoomba and to share information regarding our group’s progress since our original community meeting. Speakers will share information regarding the group’s plans for future action. Speakers approached to address the group […]
