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Toowoomba Hospice Celebrates 8th Birthday!
The Toowoomba Hospice is eight this month and the Management Committee, staff and volunteers have been in party mode for the whole month of July! Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Graham Barron OAM said the Hospice is celebrating a milestone in providing Palliative Care Services to the Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs Communities. “We are excited to be able to celebrate our 8th birthday, and we want to thank the Community as a whole from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us in providing Palliative and Respite care for those with a terminal illness.” L to R: Cutting the Birthday cake (made by Hospice Volunteer Barb Bissett) is Hospice Chairman Graham Barron OAM and Hospice Founder Sr Frances Flint csb OAM Director of Nursing Mrs. Alicia Trimingham-Turl said “It is fantastic to think that we have been operational for the past 8 years and cared for 675 clients and their families in this time. Without Sr Frances’ vision we might not have had the opportunity to provide such a service.” Mr. Barron said “We celebrated this special occasion with a lovely service and afternoon tea Saturday, 9th July. It was a lovely afternoon, one of our Pastoral Care Volunteers Nicole Rangiira conducted the service and her husband Brett played the guitar to some songs and we finished off with an afternoon tea.” “During my day-to-day activities I continually receive many accolades for the Toowoomba Hospice which I’m very proud to accept on behalf of everyone involved with this valuable facility” said Mr Barron. “I want to acknowledge the Management, staff and volunteers who diligently carry out their duties to ensure that the Toowoomba Hospice delivers a very professional and much appreciated service.” Anyone who wishes to support Toowoomba Hospice’s 8th Birthday by making a donation can send them to the Hospice, PO Box 6463, Toowoomba West, Qld 4350. Continue reading
Operation QUEENSLAND FLOOD ASSIST
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, in his capacity as Acting Minister for Defence, has visited the newly established Headquarters Joint Task Force 637 (JTF637) which is conducting Operation Queensland Flood Assist. Mr Snowdon received briefings from the ADF Commander, Colonel Luke Foster, and his team on the scope of support which the ADF is providing to the Queensland Government-led flood rescue and relief efforts. Three Blackhawk helicopters from 5th Aviation Regiment, Townsville, have been providing flood relief assistance to Emerald since New Years Eve, through the evacuation of 56 people, air dropping of medical supplies, evacuation of patients from the Emerald hopsital and the dropping of 42 tonnes of food and general supplies to isolated areas. As the situation in Emerald has impoved, the aircraft are now relocating to Rockhampton in anticipation of further flood relief operations. A25-40 Blackhawk helicopters from 5 Aviation Regiment Detachment, Townsville, depart Emerald Airport for Rockhampton (Photograph by Corporal (CPL) Janine Fabre). Additionally, a RAAF C-130 Hercules has been providing relief to the people of central Queensland by delivering temporary accommodation and groceries to flood victims over the past few days. Deep Caption: Operation Queensland Flood Assistance is the ADF’s contribution to the whole-of-government flood rescue and relief efforts, which was initiated in response to the devastating Christmas floods experienced by central Queensland. “The scale of devastation experienced by the people of central Queensland as a result of these floods saddens me,” Mr Snowdon said, “but in times of crises Australians are renowned for pulling together to help each other out and I note that this crisis is no exception”. Defence will continue to operate closely with Queensland Emergency Services to provide subject matter expertise, planning and coordination of the ADF support to the civil led flood response. Continue reading
Dalby Town Water Supply Critically Low
Due to a spike in water consumption Dalby’s water supply is now critically low and at risk of being depleted before the flooded Water Treatment Plant is recommissioned. Residents are restricted to emergency household use only – Drinking, Toilets and Showering. No evaporative air conditioners, no outside watering and no flood clean up. Western Downs Regional Council Mayor, Ray Brown Residents in need of assistance for flood clean up can call the Western Downs Local Disaster Coordination Centre as alternative sources are available to assist in clean up efforts. Residents are asked to use alternative water sources were possible such as rain water, bore water or bottled water. An Emergency SMS Alert was sent to residents Friday afternoon. Kerri Anderson, Strategy and Communications Manager Western Downs Regional Council Continue reading
Gore Highway Toowoomba to Millmerran Re-opens
The Gore Highway linking Millmerran with Pittsworth and Toowoomba has re-opened with drivers requested to exercise caution. The section of road between Brookstead and Millmerran was closed for many days, but with the flood peak in the Condamine now well downstream, water levels have receded allowing traffic to resume. A ‘stop – go’ traffic light is operating on the Centenary Bridge over the Condamine River 2 kms from Pampas, and speed restrictions are in place south of the bridge heading towards Millmerran. Police are urging motorists to obey the traffic signs and to travel with extreme caution. Continue reading
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. Leichardt Highway,Wandoan Warwick Area 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 bridges would have sustained damage to varying degrees.Careless motorists not only risk their lives and the lives of others, but face the possibility of prosecution if they drive negligently. Police are urging everyone to obey road closure signs and to travel with extreme caution, limiting non essential travel in any areas affected by localised flooding. Continue reading
Council Connections: Week 5, December 2010
Toowoomba Regional Council Connections 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 Busters hotline and the usual emergency number reference. Continue reading
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. Qld Police helped Santa deliver some Christmas joy to the Toowoomba Hospice at their recent staff and volunteers Christmas function. He is greeted by Hospice Chairman Graham Barron whilst others who attended watch on. Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Mr Graham Barron OAM said It was wonderful to work with the Queensland Police Service for such an event, “The transport provided was much appreciated by the children and all those who attended.” This wonderful community spirit is shown to the Hospice everyday, whether it is from families, individuals, businesses or community groups/clubs and is sincerely appreciated said Mr Barron. Continue reading
Qld Police Flood and Road Report – Tues 28 Dec 3pm
Voice report from Chief Superintendent (Southern Region) Andy Morrow relating to the situation in the Southern Police Region. Via Qld Police Media Ph: 07 3015 2444 policemedia@police.qld.gov.au Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/QPSmedia We are now on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/QueenslandPolice Continue reading
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 the Beatles, Cliff Richard, Jerry and the Pacemakers, Herman’s Hermits, Dusty Springfield, Lulu and Petula Clark. Guests will still be greeted by Grenadier Guards, London Bobbies and British Belles at the entrance to Buckingham Palace. Continue reading
Another Flood Rescue
Shortly before midday a Triple Zero call was received by police from an unknown motorist who observed a distressed driver and his vehicle caught in floodwaters on Clark Street at Clifton. Sergeant Guy Smidt from Clifton Station attended the area known as the Black Gully causeway to find a vehicle stranded in deep floodwater. The 19-year-old Toowoomba man and his vehicle were on the verge of being washed off the causeway and down the creek. With little time left to act the police officer, with the assistance of the QFRS, risked his own life to reach the trapped driver with a rope. QFRS then dragged the driver and the police officer to safety. Both men were uninjured. A very short time later the vehicle was washed off the causeway and was completely submerged. Situations like these highlight the dangers of attempting to cross flooded causeways. Floodwaters are unpredictable and can rise and fall rapidly, quickly inundating vehicles and putting the lives of occupants and rescue workers at risk. “This young man could have very easily been swept into the flooded creek and we could have had a tragedy on our hands,” Sergeant Smidt from Clifton police said. “We cannot stress enough the dangers of driving in wet conditions and the dangers of floodwaters that can rise without warning. The 19-year-old has been issued with a Notice to Appear for driving without due care and attention. He is to appear at the Warwick Magistrates Court on January 25. Issued by Police Media Media and Public Affairs Branch Continue reading
