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2011 Australia Day Awards – Toowoomba Regional Council Area
Australia Day is an opportunity to acknowledge those who have worked tirelessly to help make our nation one of the proudest and most prosperous countries in the world. This year in particular, when we’ve seen such devastation in our region and throughout our nation, it is important to recognise those who help the community in so many ways. Corporate Services portfolio leader and Australia Day Committee Chair, Cr John McVeigh said the winners were to be congratulated, not just for their respective awards, but for what they brought to their communities through their character, their enthusiasm and their countless hours of volunteered time. Regional Winners Young Citizen of the Year Award – Sarah-Jane MacDonald Sports Award – Glen Brown Cultural Award – William Haupt Community Group/Event Award – Hampton High Country Food and Arts Festival Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Citizen of the Year – Lois Kelly Clifton & District Citizen of the Year Award – Geoffrey May Sports Award – Sarah Flynn Cultural Award – Back Plains State School Theatre Restuarant Community Group/Event Award – Pilton Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee Crow’s Nest District Citizen of the Year Award – Helen Stevens Young Citizen of the Year Award – Lucy Hanson Sports Award – Wayne Donovan Cultural Award – Trudy Hintz Community Group/Event Award – Hampton High Country Food and Arts Festival Goombungee District Citizen of the Year Award – Yvonne Turner Young Citizen of the Year Award – Belinda Iseppi Sports Award – Barry Campbell Cultural Award – Dorothy Mair Community Group/Event Award – Boodua Hall Greenmount District Citizen of the Year Award – Iris Bryce Young Citizen of the Year Award – Annallisa Fiechtner Sports Award – Brooke Richardson Sports Award (Junior) – Tom Wainwright Cultural Award – Tony Parsons Community Group/Event Award – Cambooya and District Family Fun Day Highfields & District A scene typical of Australia Day ceremonies around the nation – Robert Prentice receives his award frm Kerry Shine MP at Highfields Pioneer Village. Citizen of the Year Award – Robert Prentice Young Citizen of the Year Award – Matthew Goulter Sports Award – Haydn Weir Cultural Award – Peter Harvey Community Group/Event Award – Highfields Pioneer Village, Australia Day Event 2010 Millmerran District Citizen of the Year Award – Bridget Hogarth Young Citizen of the Year Award – Tim O’Dea Sports Award – Jo Jannusch Cultural Award – Gary Fogarty Community Group/Event Award – Millmerran Commerce and Progress Association – Christmas in the Bush Oakey District Citizen of the Year Award – Mary Smith Young Citizen of the Year Award – Renae Radke Sports Award – Brayden Josephs and Katlin Peterson Cultural Award – William Haupt Community Group/Event Award – Museum of Australian Army Flying Pittsworth District Citizen of the Year Award – Lionel Moore Young Citizen of the Year Award – Simon Playford Sports Award – Tiffany Dibley Cultural Award – Owen Murphy Community Group/Event Award – Pittsworth and District Campdraft Association Inc Yarraman District Citizen of the Year Award – Dale Castle Community Group/Event Award – Yarraman Over 50’s Club * The Aileen Noble Volunteers Award was presented to Allan Coltus In congratulaing award winners, Cr McVeigh said “Through the Australia Day awards, we’ve been able to shine the spotlight on the people and events from around the Toowoomba Regional Council area that have played a significant part over the last year in helping forge the lifestyle we all enjoy.” Continue reading
Footballers to Frolic in the Gardens
The community is invited to enjoy market stalls, live music, food and friendship at the second annual Dalby Rugby Union Garden Day in the grounds of historic Jimbour House this Saturday October 2. The Dalby Wheatmen have hung up their boots for the season and have been out helping Jimbour Station Manager Carl Graham and event organiser Anne Condon prepare for the big day. Mrs Condon said she was expecting this year’s event to be even bigger and better than last year which had been hosted at the Condon family property. “We are really excited to have a different venue this year to keep the crowd interested and it is such a privilege to have the event at such a beautiful location.” “This venue is definitely a crowd pleaser and we have secured around 20 different quality market stalls featuring all kinds of wares from arts and crafts, gardening, fashion and beauty, jewellery and delicious cakes and sweets, so we’re expecting a great turn out,” she said. A BBQ and bar will be operating throughout the day and there will be a lucky door prize of a pressure pump valued at $1,000 kindly donated by Water Dynamics – the major sponsor of this year’s event. Dalby Rugby Union players Craig McVeigh and Michael Gall in training for the garden day at Jimbour House. Carl Graham said the event offered a great day for all the family to visit the historic property. “There is nothing like visiting the Jimbour House gardens in spring. JImbour House has been a centerpiece of the local community for over 130 years and the gardens were built for people. The place just comes alive with people and I’m sure the garden day will be no exception”. Mrs Condon and Mr Graham said the event would not be possible without the wonderful support of sponsors Water Dynamics, Johnsons of Dalby and Total Ag Services. Proceeds from the garden day will go towards the redevelopment of the Dalby Rugby Union Clubhouse and facilities. Jimbour House is located just outside of Jimbour, approximately 34 kilometres from Dalby along the Dalby -Jandowae Road. Entry is $5 for adults. Children under 15 are free. For further enquiries phone Anne Condon on 4663 9734. Continue reading
Festival prepares to celebrate seasonal food
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 . Continue reading
