Downlands plans another whopper
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) celebrated the pumpkin on Halloween by opening entries for its iconic Giant Pumpkin Competition ... Veggie patch kings and queens and 2023 Champion Heaviest Pumpkin of Show title winner, Downlands College are planning a return in 2024 and they’ll be hoping to recreate their history-making win.
Opportunity to showcase local products
Member for Groom Garth Hamilton is inviting local businesses to feature their products at Parliament House. The Parliament House Gift Shop has recently introduced the ‘National Showcase’ initiative.
Current conditions driving demand for hay
Australian farmers are requesting donated hay at a phenomenal rate as drought and bushfire conditions bite ... Queensland cattle producer Betty Johnson, of Biggenden, this month received hay from Rural Aid ... “We’ve had no rain at all since about January which means that I’ve been feeding stock for ages. If you’re feeding stock, it costs money.”
Crowds flock to Pilton concert
The Festival of Small Halls stopped in at Pilton Soldiers Memorial Hall, performing in front of a big crowd. Lee ann Weekes from down the road at West Haldon opened the show. She was followed by Brisbane-based cellist Monique Clare and Canadian musician Shane Pendergast.
TRC finalises SEQ Regional Plan submission
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has finalised its submission to the Queensland State Government on the draft ShapingSEQ 2023 Update, with housing diversity and the need for infrastructure key to the submission.
Bailey provides answers on corridor
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey has responded to questions asked by local Member for Condamine Pat Weir in Parliament regarding the Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor.
Nobby writes its own song
Travelling singer-songwriter Josh Arnold visited Nobby State School last week to help finalise the new school song with the assistance of the students, who helped encapsulate what the school is all about ... Josh said it was important for the students to incorporate the village of Nobby into the lyrics.
