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Twenty-one of the Darling Downs South West region’s best employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational students are preparing to compete in their local final as part of the Queensland Government’s top industry awards program — the Queensland Training Awards. Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year Caleb Mayne from Kingaroy Jacob McMahon from Highfields Desiree Kirby from Toowoomba Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year Penelope Gardner from Centenary Heights Josephine Shannon from Dalby Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla Vocational Student of the Year Daniel Abot from Toowoomba Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba Cheryl Walsh from Nanango School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year Jake Jones from Middle Ridge  Bonnie Shipper from Rockmount Sophie-Lee Smith from Highfields Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Joseph Frey from Goondiwindi Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla Small Employer of the Year Diesel Electrics, Dalby Payton Kitchens, Toowoomba Urban Hi-Lights, Toowoomba Employer of the Year Hastings Deering (Australia) Pty Ltd, Toowoomba Homestyle Bakeries Pty Ltd, Toowoomba Orford Refrigeration, Toowoomba Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine says the awards honour achievements across a host of industries vital to the state’s success. “Queensland’s vocational education and training programs are highly regarded around the world and, at a local level, help communities reap the benefits of skilled workers and competitive industries,” Mr Shine said. Mr Shine said the Darling Downs South West region finals, one of seven being staged across Queensland, will be held at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on Friday July 30, 2010. Winners then progress to the state final in September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, where finalists in a further four categories will also be presented.  State winners will also have the chance to enter the Australian Training Awards in Sydney in November. The Queensland Training Awards, now in their 49 th year, are run by the Queensland Government’s Department of Education and Training. For more information on the Queensland Training Awards, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au .

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2010 QLD Training Awards Darling Downs South West Regional Finalists

Sexual assault, bar-room fights, use of illegal recreational drugs, binge drinking and underage drinking are all issues that teenagers may face but do they know how to react? This and many other questions will be answered at a special information evening, called `Putting Parents in the Picture’, to be held at Harristown High School on June 22 from 7pm. Hosted by Shannon Donaldson Province Lawyers, the Queensland Health School Based Youth Health Nurse Team, the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation and Harristown High School, the information evening will help young people and parents become more responsible by being aware of the many pitfalls they may face. Oakey Youth Health Nurse Chris Coleborn said Putting Parents in the Picture was a unique. “This program uses a series of authentic but confronting movie scenarios to show how young people can become involved in life altering incidents as a result of poor decision making. The issues presented and discussed include assault, binge drinking and drug use. “The program was created by Toowoomba solicitors Adair Donaldson and Peter Shannon after years of seeing youth involved in life changing situations. Using their knowledge and experience Adair and Peter believe the program can make a difference in people’s lives. “Having worked as a youth health nurse for 3 years I believe this program will go a long way toward helping families communicate about youth issues. If this communication starts early at home and is combined with support at school we hope that we can reduce the amount of youth health issues in our community. “We need people to book so please contact Harristown State High School on 46368770 or Toowoomba State High School on 46371324,” she said. educational program that had been developed in regional Queensland to help communities deal with issues confronting young people. Submitted by Tony Rehn Rehn.AnthonyP@police.qld.gov.au

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Putting parents in the picture

Queensland’s museums and galleries are opening their doors and inviting visitors to join the worldwide celebrations for International Museum Day (18 May) during Museums Alight! which runs from 15 to 23 May 2010 . Now in its sixth year, Museums Alight! is a state-wide annual event presented by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland (M&GSQ) to highlight the great contribution Queensland museums and galleries make to their communities. This year, Dogwood Crossing @ Miles and Miles Historical Village & Museum are responding to the International Museum Day theme of Museums for Social Harmony by hosting the Through Curious Spaces to Curious Places – Progressive Dinner. Book now for this great evening to be held on Friday 21 May 2010, starting at Dogwood Crossing @ Miles at 5.30pm. Enjoy drinks while viewing the featured exhibition: Curious Spaces by past and present USQ Spatial Construction Students. Students from the local high school involved in a 3D art workshop with the USQ students will be on hand to show and speak about the installations they created in response to the exhibition. Next stop is the Miles Historical Village and Museum for main course and dessert.  The evening provides the perfect opportunity to explore the Museum’s original homestead, which is built from timber slabs and was originally the “Hipong” homestead north of Miles. Furnished in period style, the homestead’s dirt floors and open fireplace are grim reminders of pioneering days.  To conclude the evening the radio play “Ghost Bats” by Sally McDonald will be performed by a local cast using the homestead as a backdrop. Miles Historical Village Streetscape Did you know that Dogwood Crossing @ Miles and the Miles Historical Village and Museum are open 7 days a week, 364 days a year, closed only on Christmas Day? Anne Keam Cultural Officer at Dogwood Crossing @ Miles Historical Village & Museum Ph one: 07 4628 5566 Email: anne.keam@wdrc.qld.gov.au Visit the Museum and Gallery Services Queensland website www.magsq.com.au for full details of participating Queensland venues and related special events.

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Five recruits on Lifeline’s Green Army Recycling project have graduated with new skills and self-confidence after completing 23 weeks paid work. The State Government provided $228,000 to the Queensland’s Green Army project to employ 12 jobseekers at Lifeline’s Distribution Centre and Smart Tip Shop to reduce landfill by identifying reusable and recyclable materials. Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Business Coordinator Angela Klein said the project included some accredited training so participants worked safely and gained some valuable skills. “Two participants have earned their fork lift licences and another completed a course and gained a Statement of Attainment so he can check, test and tag electrical equipment as safe.” Ms Klein said “We’ve also helped each person to improve their resume and we will keep supporting them as they start searching for their next jobs.” Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine attended the event and said the project had helped the wider community while offering the participants an excellent chance to sharpen their workplace skills. “All jobseekers can check their eligibility and I encourage them to register their interest in joining a Queensland’s Green Army project like this through the website www.greenarmy.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 369 925.” L to R Lifeline General Manager Derek Tuffield, Philip Obote, Percy Popovich, Lifeline Business Coordinator Angela Klein, Emmanuel Mansaray, Charlef Ochan, Nick Dowdle, Lifeline board executive chair person Tai Soo Kim Watson, Lynnette Pirie and Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine.

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Toowoomba Graduation for five Green Army workers

Trendy Toowoomba nightclub, The Cube Hotel, and Cancer Council Queensland invite local party-goers to a night of masks and mischief, at the Think Pink Masquerade New Year’s Eve Party. The Cube Hotel is holding its inaugural New Year’s Eve charity party to raise vital funds and awareness of breast cancer in the

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New Year’s party with a difference!