Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Toowoomba turtle find prompts illegal pet trade warning - ABC Online

By Sam Burgess

Posted April 30, 2014 11:19:02

Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says anyone who imports illegal pets faces stiff fines, after the discovery of an exotic turtle in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

The environmentally destructive Chinese striped neck turtle was found in the city's waterbird habitat last week and is believed to have been dumped there.

Mr McVeigh says importing such animals can have serious consequences.

"We're reasonably confident there aren't any others but people should keep in mind that there are very stiff penalties for the illegal pet trade, the suspicion is that that's where this has come from in this instance," he said.

"It may well have come in accidentally by boat or some form of transport but more than likely the illegal pet trade."

Topics: animals, pests, environmental-management, states-and-territories, toowoomba-4350

Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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Indigenous cricket carnival back on after washout - Toowoomba Chronicle

THE SWIN Western Rivers Cup is back on. The carnival was washed out on March 29 but has been rescheduled which will allow some of the best indigenous cricket talent to be showcased at Newtown Park on Saturday, May 10.

Eight teams were entered in the competition, with organisers saying all teams are on board for the revised date.

Players have the chance to push for higher representative honours at the carnival, with a SWIN Seamers merit team to be named at the end of the tournament.

Toowoomba's Daley Martin was able to use last year's tournament as a platform to earn selection in the Queensland team for the Imparja Cup.

The rescheduled date also has its benefits as it will allow players also involved with rugby league the chance to compete given that weekend is a general bye in the TRL due to the 47th Battalion Trophy representative carnival.

"All of the teams are excited and it worked well with the league and the 47th Battalion," South-West Indigenous Network chairman Peter Jackson said.

Game Day

SWIN Western Rivers Cup indigenous cricket carnival

Saturday, May 10 at Newtown Park, Toowoomba

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