Hike to Heal honoured
Hike to Heal Australia, which runs the annual Hike to Heal Scavenger Hike at Mount Peel Bushland between Westbrook and Drayton, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Jude Bugeja - Peer Experience Award at the Queensland Mental Health Achievement Awards.
Toowoomba hosting QCWA art expo
The QCWA State Exhibition of Creative & Practical Arts (Expo) is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 28 and 29 October at St Saviour’s Hall in Toowoomba ... A QCWA spokesperson said the Expo will showcase the talents and versatility of QCWA members and friends and will also present to the public a diverse range of local artisans.
Jordon and goalkeeping hand in glove
Cambooya teen Jordon Fenton-Anderson has had an amazing season in Futsal and Soccer as a goalkeeper. Jordon has just competed at the National Schools Futsal Championships, where she was honoured to Captain the South West 15s to runners-up for the second year in a row. Due to her standout performance at the championships she has just been named on the Australian 16s Futsal team.
Dry weather changes plans
The planned Gardens of the Downs tour for Greenmount and Vale View has been altered due to the lack of rain. The three gardens at Greenmount will no longer be open for viewing, although the garden of Tonia and Paul Grundy at Vale View will still be open ... Ponder life next to the raked dry garden bed or delight in the small waterfall and stream that flows to a scenic pond with water lilies in bloom.
First single for West Haldon artist
Talented local singer and songwriter Lee ann Weekes has released her first single and it has already brought her some success. Lee ann lives at West Haldon and her first single, Don’t Talk to Strangers is a song she wrote paying tribute to the beauty of her aunt’s unconditional love for her husband (Lee ann’s uncle), who courageously battled the effects of dementia before his passing in 2022.
Weir voting ‘no’
Local state Member for Condamine Pat Weir has revealed he will be voting no at the Australian Indigenous Voice referendum. In the past, when asked how he will vote Mr Weir has said he would take time to look at both sides of the debate before making an informed decision. Among his concerns was if the issue warrants amending the Constitution.
Government defends hospital waiting times
The State Government says despite extremely long waiting times for some, the most critical patients are still being seen on time on the Darling Downs ... "We know that we have had a decade of underinvestment in GPs and primary care, which is meaning more people are arriving at our EDs": Minister for Health Shannon Fentiman.
Over 9,000 extra patrols conducted
Since the beginning of March this year, an extra 9,499 proactive police patrols and activities have been conducted on the Darling Downs as part of a leading police operation aimed at enhancing community safety ... Police have charged 385 adults with 744 offences while 186 juveniles have been charged with 328 offences.
