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Toowoomba to host Queensland’s largest regional recreational Expo
It seems people in Queensland would rather go bush choosing tents, caravans and motorhomes over plush holiday apartments and overseas holidays according to a recent survey conducted by special event manager, Bob Carroll. “This is now the largest and most dynamic recreational Expo held in regional Queensland and is an event that pulls huge crowds with people attending from Brisbane to Charleville and from Moree to Kingaroy. This is a showcase of the new models and every conceivable accessory to go with them plus all of the bits and pieces to go in and on the tow vehicle. People will love this event but be warned, allow yourself plenty of time because it is huge”. According to industry insiders, demand for camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes is growing and people are flocking to Adventure Expos like the Toowoomba event this weekend to look for their perfect ‘escape vehicle’. Organisers of the Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo to be held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds are expecting over 15,000 people to pass through the gates this Friday, Saturday and Sunday as they prepare the Showgrounds for a record number of exhibitors and attractions. Event in Brief : Where : Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Road When : Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 9am to 4pm Cost : FREE parking, Admission adults $ 8-00, Seniors $ 6-00 and children FREE. Pay once and get FREE return entry all weekend. Whats on show : A major camping gear clearance on site with adventure experts Anaconda. The very latest in camper trailers, slide on campers, roof top campers, caravans, pop tops and expanda vans, motorhomes and 5 th Wheelers. A range of the latest in quad bikes, motoring accessories and performance parts as well as holiday and touring ideas. Great prize to WIN : Entry coupons are appearing in the Toowoomba Chronicle for a chance to WIN a brand new state of the art camper trailer thanks to Castaway Campers valued at $ 10,000-00 For more Info and competition details on how to win a brand new camper trailer : visit www.adventureexpo.com.au Continue reading
Oakey Gains Partnerships & Young Legends Awards
The Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards (Darling Downs) were presented recently in Toowoomba at Marks Courtyard, City Hall with Toowoomba Regional Council towns featuring prominently. Two of the awards were secured by Oakey: 1. The OneSteel Recycling PARTNERSHIPS AWARD Over 130 agencies and individuals are partners involved in the Oakey Jigsaw initiative. The social problems of the town were highlighted and Health Services, indigenous workers, Toowoomba Regional Council, State Government, churches, community groups, sporting clubs, Emergency Services, employment services and the University of Southern Queensland all had valuble input into a plan to address Oakey’s problems. They all worked together to understand each other’s roles, the services they were able to offer, and shared knowledge to ensure Oakey’s future is positive and productive. 2. YOUNG LEGENDS AWARD One of the outcomes of the Oakey Jigsaw projectwas the formation of the Oakey Traditional Dance Troupe which consists of between 30 and 40 children and teenagers led by a 16 year old who knows that it is “OK to be aboriginal in Oakey.’ The Troupe has performed at Oakey, Toowoomba (with John Williamson) and Dalby Shows and a number of other community events. Very positive outcomes from this initiative include the boost to the childrens’ self esteem and a very noticeable attitude change amongst Oakey’s aboriginal youth. Audio Report – Gordon Patterson speaks with David Totenhofer, Lorraine See and Jennifer Wharton. Continue reading
