Good times in the saddle
From Nobby to Westbrook and everywhere in between, locals ventured out west last Saturday for the first ever Pittsworth Pro Rodeo. The rodeo was a raging success, with more than 3,500 people through the gates and top class action as well as local juniors delighting an all-ages crowd.
Gallery highlighting permanent collection works
Four exhibitions highlighting the depth and cultural significance of artworks held in Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery’s three permanent collections are open for viewing. The Gallery is home to the nationally significant Lionel Lindsay Gallery and Library Collection, the Fred and Lucy Gould Art Collection and the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection.
Breeding ‘Australia’s natural wonder’
One of Queensland’s most successful Droughtmaster studs is Oakmore Park just outside Greenmount where Sharon and Greg Harms have been breeding Droughtmaster cattle for over 20 years. The Droughtmaster Breeders Association has labelled Droughtmaster cattle as "Australia’s Natural Wonder" and with good reason as they are ideally suited to the Australian climate and method of farming.
Residents unite against wind farm
A group of very concerned East Greenmount residents is banding together in an effort to put a halt to plans to construct a series of wind turbines along the escarpment at Ramsay and East Greenmount. The group of residents, who do not wish to be named, met with local Member for Condamine and Shadow Energy Minister Pat Weir on Monday to discuss what the best options moving forward are to have the project stopped.
Community camera alliance launched
Police from the Darling Downs District have launched the Community Camera Alliance at the Denise Kable Youth Services Centre in the Toowoomba suburb of Centenary Heights. Community Camera Alliance is an opportunity for members of the community across the region to register their closed circuit television (CCTV) system with the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Public health alert
Darling Downs Public Health Unit is managing two confirmed cases of locally acquired Hepatitis A in Toowoomba. The residents were active in the community and a child attended a local school whilst infectious from 14 May 2023.
Preston Peak accommodation approved
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has approved a development application made by Preston Peak Events Pty Ltd to use a house in Preston as accommodation for its visitors ... The ‘Motel’ is to be available to be booked for guests’ stays for a maximum of 170 nights in any calendar year.
