More Pete Murray Townsville festival Tropic Fiesta recently unveiled a killer music program spanning across three weekends, 18 venues and over 50 performances. With their crown jewel event Tropic Sounds around the corner hosting the likes of Tones and I, Illy, Pierce Brothers, CLEWS, and more, the organisers have also snuck in a weekend of music … [Read more…]
Residents across the Toowoomba region are being reminded about their obligations when it comes to stopping or parking on footpaths and nature strips with a refreshed education campaign being rolled out across the region. TRC Environment and Community Portfolio Lead Cr Tim McMahon said Council had an obligation to enforce the Queensland State Government’s parking … [Read more…]
By: Warren Aitken, Photography by: Warren Aitken Date: 16.05.2023 TRUCK OF THE MONTH: Ricky Blinco always had eyes for a classic Super-Liner, not a show truck but a plain workhorse. But one thing led to another and what started as a bunk upsize led to a fully … [Read more…]
Opportunities for businesses will be as golden as the medals being won at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria in 2026, The Hon Jacinta Allan MP said at an Ai Group webinar last week. Ms Allan, Victorian Deputy Premier and the Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery, said there would be significant and enduring benefits from having … [Read more…]
The Western Bulldogs have their sights set on a rare top-four finish, and it could come with Rory Lobb causing headaches on the wing. The Bulldogs have won six of their past seven games to rocket to sixth on the AFL ladder. Their hot streak will be put to the test on Saturday when they … [Read more…]
Share Tweet Share Share Email New York City’s pop-jazz sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, are set to return to Australia. Bringing their innovative twist on classic sounds, performing ‘today’s hits yesterday’, on an unforgettable 11-date run throughout August & September 2023. “Times change and trends come and go, but – like a 1961 Jaguar XK-E – the … [Read more…]
Following an initial exchange of letters in 1981 between Whanganui City Council and Toowoomba City Council, a Sister City relationship was created in 1982 and has continued to grow, having recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Mayor Paul Antonio and the TRC International Secretariat travelled to Whanganui in … [Read more…]
Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fire in Redan yesterday. Emergency services received reports of several small fires in the grandstand of a soccer club in Trekardo Park on Pleasant Street South about 6.20pm. Several chairs were damaged in the blaze. Quotes attributable to Ballarat CIU Detective Senior Constable … [Read more…]
Queensland Cricket has congratulated the outstanding volunteers who have been announced today as winners of the National Community Cricket Awards. The Cricket Australia awards recognise excellent performance and outstanding initiatives in all areas of community cricket volunteering, club administration, officiating, participation, diversity and inclusion and program development. Queenslanders were celebrated on the national stage … [Read more…]
Environmentalists have launched a fourth last-ditch legal challenge to halt Queensland’s New Acland coalmine expansion after the project was rubber-stamped by internal review. After more than a decade of legal challenges and applications, New Hope Group’s New Acland water licence approvals for the mine expansion were finally endorsed by the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and … [Read more…]