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• 10 things to do this weekend in Toowoomba | Chronicle

  

  1. Highfields North Eastern Downs Show and ShineCOME see some cool cars tomorrow on Sunday at the Cabarlah Show Grounds.There will be cars, bikes, trucks and rods on display, as well as entertainment for the kids and the family and prizes.Entry is $20 per vehicle and a gold coin donation for spectators.It's on from 10am to 2.30pm.Amaroo EEC Principal Cam Mackenzie puts out the call for past teachers, students and parents to join in the Centre's 40th anniversary celebrations. Photo contributedPho..

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• Literacy lovers get set for Toowoomba Writer's Festival | Chronicle

  

  THE Toowoomba Writers' Festival is set to be a hive of literary activity.Among the attractions will be acclaimed Australian author Peter Yeldham who will launch his latest novel Dragons in the Forest.Including novels, Yeldham has written for British television, feature films, stage plays and Australian mini-series.He will be on the main stage to answer questions about his new work at 10am tomorrow.Festival organiser Antonia Hildebrand said she was short listing entries for a one-off publication ..

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• Toowoomba says hello to better hearing care | Chronicle

  

  Audiologists Jason Le Dilly, Dominic Doherty and Matthew Le Dilly with Hello Hearing Practice Manager Amy Lingard.Photo ContributedTHREE BORN-and-bred Toowoomba audiologists have joined forces to open Hello Hearing, an independent and fully-accredited hearing clinic.Audiologists Dominic Doherty, Matthew Le Dilly and Jason Le Dilly saw a gap in the market for a client-focussed hearing care clinic that was locally-owned, and more than just a hearing aid reseller."We came together because of our sh..

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  Millionaire airport developer John Wagner believes that the arrival of a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-800F at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport later this month will ...

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• Festival draws out audacious futures in Toowoomba | Chronicle

  

  NEW ideas will be put to test on Sunday as participants of the week-long Festival of Audacious Ideas give their final pitches.Ideas for the future from robotics and drones to festivals and new education techniques are as unique as the creators behind them.The festival was also held last year with ideas including a quad bike rollover alert system and an aerial drone with 3D imaging capabilities.Event organiser Joy Taylor said the festival week began on Monday night with a Future You, Future Us wo..

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• Woman hurt in Toowoomba crash taken to hospital | Chronicle

  UPDATE:A woman has been taken to Toowoomba Hospital with minor injuries after a serious crash on Anzac Av near Toowoomba.The woman stabilised at the scene of the crash before being taken to hospital by ambulance.Queensland Fire and Emergency Services helped paramedics stabilise the woman before she was transported.The crash was reported at 8.28am.EARLIER:Emergency services are at the scene of a serious traffic crash on Toowoomba's southern outskirts.The crash involving two vehicles occurred abou..

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• YOUR SAY: Keep Toowoomba open to all | Chronicle

  

  YOUR SAY:It isn't accurate to describe refugees fleeing war-torn areas as 'an endless stream of unskilled foreigners who cannot speak English and wait for two or more generations to integrate' (H. Quinn, The Chronicle, October 31).Australia has received a relatively small proportion of asylum seekers and refugees compared with other countries. Persons fleeing their countries come from all walks of life including educated and professional people who value learning English and schooling for their ..

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• Toowoomba body building beauty crowned Miss World | Chronicle

  

  TOOWOOMBA woman Teanna Born was crowned Miss World at a recent international body building competition.She flew to South Africa to compete in the WFF World Championships after taking out the state and national title.Competing in the Sports Model category she was up against 20 other beauties from around the globe.Ms Born won the junior division Sports Model title which awarded her, her pro card and put her into the Pro Show.Ms Born went on to impress the judges and was named Miss World.She said s..

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• Your complete guide to Brewoomba 2015

  

  CRAFT BEER: Brewoomba is on this weekend, Simon Janetzki (front) and back, from left; Dave Schenk, Phil Coorey and Peter Barbe . Photo Bev Lacey / The ChronicleBev LaceyIT IS the eve of the city's inaugural beer festival and excitement is brewing.Brewoomba kicks off tomorrow and the staff at the Spotted Cow, the Mort Estate Hotel and Tapestry Bar are busy preparing for the big day.The festival is a partnership between the three hotels and was inspired by other beer events from around the world.T..

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• Gallen Agrees To Rematch With First Opponent

  

  Paul Gallen in the gym Photo: Getty ImagesHerman Ene-Purcell is talking up his chances of levelling the score against NSW Origin rugby league skipper Paul Gallen now that a rematch has been confirmed for late January in Toowoomba. Gallen made an exhilarating professional boxing debut in early 2014 when he climbed off the canvas to stop Ene-Purcell in two frantic rounds in Sydney.But Ene-Purcell believes he's now a better boxer and can exa..

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