Monday, May 30, 2016

The big names of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and other top stories.

  • The big names of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

    The big names of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
    It’s a line-up you would usually see on prime time TV or headlining a music festival, but from September 16 to 25 these big names will be gracing the Garden City. A Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers stand-out will be Charlie Albone, the 2015 Chelsea Flower Garden Show winning landscape designer but most recognisable as the Selling Houses Australia presenter. His work at the Chelsea Flower Garden Show involved 18-months of preparation before 21-days of building the garden itself, but this year at ..
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  • 29yo man charged over car park shooting at Toowoomba shopping ...

    29yo man charged over car park shooting at Toowoomba shopping centre By Francis Tapim Posted May 30, 2016 09:43:28 Police have charged a man over last week's shooting at a Toowoomba shopping centre on southern Queensland's Darling Downs.Police allege a 29-year-old man approached three men in the car park of the Westridge shopping centre at Kearneys Spring, just before 1:00am (AEST) on Friday, and demanded money.It is alleged that led to a fight and the man produ..
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  • Relay for Life: Cops help arrest cancer in Toowoomba

    Relay for Life: Cops help arrest cancer in Toowoomba
    Last weekend officers from the Toowoomba Police Station completed the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life. This event culminated an all out fundraising effort with a total of $10,255.25, making them the highest fundraising team for 2016. Officers had many yummy treats for sale and a temporary jail cell at their site and many “relayers” enjoyed having their picture taken with “Clancy” all to raise money for such an important cause. Team captain Constable Claire Heptinstall, would like to give than..
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  • Shots fired, Kearneys Spring (Toowoomba)

    Detectives have charged a man following investigations into an alleged firearm incident at a Kearneys Spring shopping centre car park on May 27. It will be alleged just before 1am, a man driving a suspected stolen vehicle demanded a sum of cash from three men in the car park on West and Charnley streets. Police will further allege the man became involved in a physical altercation with the trio, during which he discharged a firearm into the rear windscreen of their vehicle. The 25-year-old male ..
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  • Coast cops charge man accused of shot fired in car park

    Coast cops charge man accused of shot fired in car park
    UPDATE: A MAN accused of firing a gun at a car did not apply for bail when he fronted Maroochydore Magistrates Court this morning. Robert William Thomas Lasserre, 29, was arrested in Noosaville on Sunday as a result of work by Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba detectives. He was handcuffed during his court appearance on charges including dangerous conduct with a weapon, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and threatening violence. Lasserre is accused of firing a gun at a car in ..
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  • Queensland dairy farmers capitalise on public awareness of milk ...

    Queensland dairy farmers capitalise on public awareness of milk ...
    Queensland dairy farmers capitalise on public awareness of milk price plight Updated May 30, 2016 12:04:43 Around 200 people gathered at a milk crisis meeting over the weekend with Darling Downs dairy farmers explaining what they said were huge challenges facing the industry.A fresh farmers market in the middle of Toowoomba played host to the milk forum with organisers hoping the event would connect the local dairy farmers with consumers. It comes after weeks of focus o..
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  • Wests' depth impressing in bid to stop Hancocks

    Wests' depth impressing in bid to stop Hancocks
    IT'S one of the hockey matches that experienced Ipswich coach Brent Nicholls enjoys most. His young and exciting Wests combination tackling defending premiers Hancock Brothers with their seasoned performers. The next women's A-grade grand final rematch is on Saturday night at the Ipswich Hockey Complex, a week before the annual Super League championships in Brisbane. With both teams having South West Queensland representatives, Saturday's 5.30pm encounter will provide an important ch..
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  • Phillips' has his eye on target

    Phillips' has his eye on target
    SHOOTING: Guyron Phillips will take to the Toowoomba Pistol Club’s ranges this weekend for his club’s annual Action Pistol Shoot.Having only being behind the gun for two years in a competitive field, Phillips said he expected the competition to be tough.“I’m still learning and it takes a long time to master the sport,” Phillips said.“For the younger members it will be tough because it takes time to learn the skills.”The Action Pistol Shoot at the Toowoomba Pistol Club in Helidon is an event, or..
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  • SNEAK PEEK: First look at the new Grand Central

    SNEAK PEEK: First look at the new Grand Central
    TOOWOOMBA residents have been waiting patiently for the Grand Central Shopping Centre extension to open. Now, Grand Central has allowed a sneak peek into what the highly anticipate retail galleria will look like. An artist impression of inside QIC's Grand Central retail bridge. Contributed The galleria will include almost 60 retailers ranging from classic contemporary fashion and urban youth style. It is hoped to open around the time of the Carnival of Flowers or, if delayed, ..
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  • Police need help locating a stolen vehicle

    Police need help locating a stolen vehicle
    Toowoomba Police are seeking help locating a stolen vehicle (pictured) and identifying a male driver (pictured) who may be able to assist with their inquiries. At about 7am on May 30 the vehicle was stolen from a North Street, Toowoomba address. The owner was home at the time and heard the car alarm activate and the car start. He went outside to investigate and witnessed a man sitting in the driver’s seat and another person, possibly female, in the front passenger seat. The male person is descr..
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