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Missing Person, Toowoomba

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:31:42 +0000

Police are appealing for public information in relation to a possible missing person in the Toowoomba region. The photo attached was received by a local police officer from a member of the public overlooking the floods from the Grand Central Shopping Centre, looking on to Dent Street, Toowoomba on Monday, 10th January. Police are appealing for anyone with information as to the identity of the person, pictured bottom right, and their current location to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Toowoomba Police as soon as possible on 46 316 333 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

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Local Toowoomba Artist Exhibits at Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery

admin — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:52:00 +0000

During the month of January, Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery will be showcasing works from local Toowoomba artist Chantel Schott. This will be Chantel’s first solo exhibition at the gallery and she has put together a montage of paintings that are innovative, quirky and bright. The Lost Imaginarium The Lost Imaginarium will run from 4 – 30 January 2011. The exhibition will be officially opened by Beverley Bloxham on Sunday 9 January at 11am. All welcome and refreshments will be served. The Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11.30 to 4pm located on the New England Highway in Crow’s Nest. For further information about the exhibition please call the gallery on 4698 1687 or visit the artist’s website www.chantelschott.daportfolio.com

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Defence Establishes Wider Support to Queensland Flood Disaster

admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:17:23 +0000

In response to the deepening flood crisis in Queensland, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has established a Joint Task Force (JTF) for the conduct of Operation QUEENSLAND FLOOD ASSIST. JTF 637 was established on New Year’s Day, under the command of Colonel Luke Foster, an experienced Army officer. In order to provide the best possible support to the Queensland Government in their response to the flood crisis, Colonel Foster’s headquarters has been established at Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera in Brisbane. The ADF has already provided support to State and Federal emergency management agencies by assisting with the evacuation of people from the towns of Theodore, Emerald and Condamine, as well as providing emergency food drops and medical supplies to Queensland people isolated by the flood waters. JTF 637 will control the helicopters and units already supporting the Queensland emergency management agency, including the three Army Black Hawk helicopters operating around Emerald. Additionally, a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules yesterday successfully delivered a ‘flexible habitat’, a purpose built temporary accommodation module, which is now being used by the people of Emerald. The ADF will continue to review the situation in coordination with Emergency Management Queensland and provide a commensurate level of support within available resources.

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CareFlight investigating Toowoomba-based chopper upgrade

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:20:38 +0000

Following State Government funding of $1.64 million to enable CareFlight to operate 24/7, the organisation is hiring 10 extra staff and is considering an upgrade to its helicopter. Premier Anna Bligh made the announcement while visiting CareFlight’s Toowoomba operation with Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine. Tony Miller (CareFlight Pilot), Premier Anna Bligh, Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine On Toowoomba Hospital Helipad from left: Tony Miller (CareFlight Pilot), Premier Anna Bligh, CareFlight Bear, Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine, Paul Young (CareFlight Director), Ryan Purchase (Crewman) “I am now aware CareFlight is investigating upgrading to a helicopter which can fly longer distances. An upgraded chopper would also carry two patients instead of one and would be equipped with a hoist to enable patients to be winched out of difficult terrain. “CareFlight has already hired four extra staff including pilots and air crew and is planning to recruit a further six extra staff including pilots, air crew and casual doctors. “CareFlight begins operating seven days a week from this Saturday. Once these new staff members have been recruited and trained, CareFlight will move to a 24-hours-a-day operation – in about two to three months. This boost in a life-saving service will make a real difference to the region especially with the growth we are expecting,” Ms Bligh said. Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine, who campaigned strongly for the funding boost, said he was impressed with CareFlight’s implementation planning. “Once the state government support was announced, CareFlight really hit the ground running. Ihe people of the region will take great comfort in the fact that day or night CareFlight will be there when they are needed.” Mr Shine said. CareFlight CEO Ashley Van de Velde said the communities to be serviced by CareFlight were very supportive. “We are a not-for-profit organisation and it’s only through the support of our sponsors and now the State Government that we can offer this enhanced service to the region,” Mr Van de Velde said. Further Information: Phone: 4638 5755 Fax: 4638 4056 Email: toowoomba.north@parliament.qld.gov.au

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Festival prepares to celebrate seasonal food

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:07:40 +0000

Preparations are well under way for the 2010 Hampton Food and Arts Festival, with organisers expecting a bumper crowd to share in the tiny village’s annual celebration of seasonal food and local culture. With little more than a month until the event kicks off on Sunday May 16, organising committee chair Kerri Seccombe is more excited than ever about the potential of this year’s event. Pick up your fresh produce and speak with the farmer “Quality, seasonal food will again be the star of the show,” says Kerri, “but this year we’ve recognised that people are more aware than ever about the importance of where their food is grown and how it’s cooked. Worldwide, there’s a trend toward local, sustainably grown food and this year’s Festival will reflect this movement.” Fresh fruit and vegetables sourced from the Hampton district’s famous red soils will be featured in a series of cooking demonstrations by acclaimed Queensland chefs, Matt Golinski and Alistair McLeod. Well known for their television appearances, Golinski and McLeod share a passion for using in-season produce in their recipes, and are expected to keep the crowd entertained with their combination of expertise and lively banter. Chef Matt Golinski is a Festival favourite To further celebrate the local food theme, Matt Golinski will present an introduction to the international Slow Food movement. Kerri Seccombe said that this is a new feature of this year’s Festival. “Matt has a long involvement with the Noosa Slow Food convivium, and we’re excited that he’s agreed to present the Slow Food concept and its principles of growing and eating food that is good clean and fair. We’re hopeful that the 2010 Hampton Festival will see the birth of a High Country Slow Food convivium and will be encouraging Festival goers to express their interest at a special Slow Food display,” said Seccombe. In addition to the food focus, the Hampton Festival will offer plenty for those simply seeking a great day out in the high country. A diverse array of restaurants and wineries will offer freshly cooked meals throughout the day, and two stages of live music, headlined by jazz diva Grace Knight, will keep toes tapping. Kids are well catered for by a newly built playground and children’s entertainment precinct. The 2010 Hampton Food and Arts Festival will be held on Sunday May 16 in Chapman Park, Hampton. Gates open at 9.30am and entry is $10 (under 12’s free). A free bus service will run from Toowoomba and Highfields to Chapman Park courtesy of Bus Queensland Toowoomba, check times and lots of other info at the Festival website, www.hamptonfestival.com. For more information contact Kerri Seccombe, Marketing and Publicity, Hampton Food & Arts Festival on (07) 4697 9066 or info@hamptonfestival.com .

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Council Connections: Week 5, January 2010

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:14:31 +0000

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. This week’s topic – Revised Water Restrictions with Bruce Gaydon, Water Demand Co-ordinator, Toowoomba Regional Council. Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton

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Reunite Service — provided by Crime Stoppers Qld

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:47:20 +0000

Reunite service by Crime Ctoppers Qld Crime Stoppers Queensland has launched a bold new community safety initiative called the Reunite Service. The Reunite Service is simple, effective and secure and utilises the Crime Stoppers call centre to help reunite parents, guardians and carers with those in their care, should they become separated. It is a web based system where the public register those in their care onto a secure database. The database will be accessed only by the Crime Stoppers call centre when a person is reported separated. Uniquely numbered identification “face” cards and a matching numbered wristband will be issued with each registration, with the wristband being worn by the registered person and the face cards carried by the parents, guardians or carers. If a person becomes separated they can ask for help and show their wristband. A call is made to the Crime Stoppers call centre quoting the identifying number. The call centre then contacts the parent, guardian or carer directly. If contact can not be made the local police are called to attend. Alternatively, if it is discovered that a person is missing, the parent, guardian or carer makes the call to Crime Stoppers quoting the identifying number from the face card. The Crime Stoppers call centre then raises an alert and electronically distributes the person ’s crucial identification information and image to local Police. The service is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week from the low single per annum cost to the user of $9.95. Help will only be a phone call away when you need it most by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 . For peace of mind register your loved ones today on the Reunite Service website . Your local school can also get involved as a fund raising incentive of $2.00 per registration will be offered to schools for the first six months of the service.

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Council Connections: Week 4, January 2010

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:52:27 +0000

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. This week’s topic – More Summer Tunes, Australia Day across the region (Toowoomba Region Australia Day Celebrations 2010 PDF) Also news on Water Restrictions and the ANZAC Day Committee Meeting. Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton

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