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Young Ambassador Program Pig Races Sunday, 21st August
Darling Downs Entrant Named Miss Showgirl 2011
Samantha Gluer has been named the 2011 Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl at the Royal Queensland Show. She hails from Crow’s Nest and was the Darling Downs representative in the statewide competition. Miss Samantha Gluer A former student of Fairholme College in Toowoomba, Samantha is 19 years of age and is currently studying for a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at QUT. Runner up is 21 year old Laura McKay from the Gold Coast representing the South East Queensland Division. There was a total of 11 finalists in the competition. Continue reading
Harristown High Open Day Tuesday, August 16th
Harristown is a large regional high school in Toowoomba offering a wide range of subjects to students. Our focus at Harristown is about learning, opportunities and achievements. In addition, four academy programs are available to talented students in the areas of academics, sports, industry and the arts. On the afternoon of Tuesday 16 August, staff and students are hosting an open afternoon from 3.30pm to showcase our school to the community. Feel free to come along share some refreshments, meet some of our wonderful students, talk to our friendly staff and tour the school’s first class facilities. We look forward to meeting you then. For more information phone Dina on 4636 8700. Submitted by: Ms Helen Parker Deputy Principal (Bonda) Harristown State High School 341-367 South Street Toowoomba Qld 4350 Ph 07 46368 700 Continue reading
Council Connections: Week 1, August 2011
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 This week Darren talks about a photographic exhibition at Rosalie Gallery, burn offs, the Committee of Council meeting, new library hours, mobile library and the draft planning scheme. Continue reading
Missing Persons Week (July 31 – August 6), 2011
This year the theme of the week is “When someone goes missing, more than one person is lost,” highlighting the impact of a missing person on family, friends, colleagues and the community. Police are appealing for information on several cases including the following: Jayden Preston – Cambooya Jayden is 15-years-old and was living at Cambooya. Police believe that he has left the area and may have travelled to North Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast area. Jayden was reported missing in February of this year by his father and extensive inquiries are under way to locate him. Jayden is described as 165cm tall, collar length dark hair and has a heavy build. Matthew Rourke – Helidon Matthew Rourke, 27 has been reported missing by his mother. He was last seen asleep at his home at Helidon Spa at 10am on December 11 last year. He has left all personal belongings at the address including clothes, bank cards and medication. Matthew Rourke was last seen wearing dark blue shorts, a green t-shirt and thongs. It is believed that he may have travelled interstate as he has previously travelled frequently. As part of National Missing Persons Week, the Queensland Police Service is urging people who are missing to make contact with a friend, family member or police.. Detective Senior Sergeant Damien Powell, Officer in Charge of the State Crime Operations Command Missing Persons Unit says “Last financial year around 6000 people were reported missing in Queensland. While the Queensland Police Service’s recovery rate is 99.7%, there are approximately 260 people on the long term missing persons register (dating back to 1970). We rely heavily on information from the public to help locate missing people. However small the information may be, often the key to finding a missing person lies with the eyes and ears of our community and we encourage anyone with information to contact police,” While people go missing for a variety of reasons and some do not wish to be located. “If you have been reported missing and do not wish to be located, it is important you make contact with police. Once we have verified you are safe and well, your whereabouts will remain confidential,” Detective Senior Sergeant Powell said. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact 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. Continue reading
Council Connections: Week 4, July 2011
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 This week Darren talks on the Draft Regional Planning Scheme, the Carnival program guide, National Tree Day celebrations, scheduled burn offs in the Pechey area, a family history workshop, Toowoomba Art Gallery submissions, the mobile library back on the road and a reminder to dam users. Continue reading
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
Put Forward an Unsung Hero
The Regional Achievement & Community Awards are calling for nominations in the following categories: The Salvation Army Employment Plus Business and Employment Award The Flight Centre Events and Tourism Award The Peabody Environment and Landcare Award The Clark Rubber Regional Service Award The Prime Super Community of the Year Award The Clark Rubber Regional Service Award is one of five Award categories through this year’s Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards. The Regional Service Award is looking to acknowledge individuals who are passionate in dedicating their lives for the needs of others. Whether they mentor the unemployed, run camps for underprivileged teenagers or simply spend their time offering friendship, hope and inspiration to the disadvantaged and those who need it most in their community. WIN Television and the Commonwealth Bank are proud to be offering a share in $10,000 or TV Advertising. The Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards are proudly supported by Sirromet Wines and Queensland Country Life. For more information on how you can nominate or to pick up nomination forms please contact the local awards office on 1300 735 445 or visit the website at www.awardsaustralia.com . Nominations Close – Friday 19th August 2011. Continue reading
