Tag: TRC
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Battle of Meewah Commemoration
The Battle of Meewah (September 12, 1843) was part of the frontier wars, the battle for land that took place across our vast continent. It was significant because it demonstrated great courage and valour as well as diplomacy. Some years ago a local group initiated an annual commemoration on the date of the battle. It…
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Carnival in the Bush
Each year the FEP holds a community Open Day at one of our parks. This year we are joining the Carnival of Flowers activities and hosting a Carnival in the Bush at J E Duggan Park. We would love members to attend and to bring their friends and family to participate. A Bush Cafe will…
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News from Mt Lofty
Save Mt Lofty Inc group has posted news about the recent Toowoomba Regional Council decision on the development application for 2A Rifle Range Road. Follow the link to learn more about the application. Read the latest news below.
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Koala sighting in Jubilee Park
An FEP committee member recently received an email message from a family living in the Jubilee Park area: Just thought I’d share a bit of exciting news. Yesterday Ben was riding through the Jubilee Park bike trails and spotted this beautiful koala on the Defibrillator Track. It was the first one we’ve ever seen in…
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TRC community grants program
The refreshed application forms for Councils three new grant programs are now available for preview. The three grants consist of micro grants up to $1,000, minor grants from $1,001 up to $10,000 and major grants from $10,001 to $150,000. A media release announcing the upcoming grant round has just been released: Community groups invited to…
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FEP members invited to collect seed for Crows Nest Community Nursery
Crows Nest Community Nursery (CNCN) supplies local native species for FEP volunteers to plant for regenerating our bushland parks. Last week Lisa Churchward, the manager of CNCN joined the FEP and the Toowoomba Council Conservation and Pest Management team to distribute seed collection packs. Packs include resources and detailed instructions on how to collect and…
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TRC planning scheme
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to complete a survey about the new planning scheme. The following is quoted from the TRC website: Toowoomba Region residents are being encouraged to visit Council’s Your Say webpage to complete a short survey to help shape the region’s future, as work on a new Planning Scheme continues to gather momentum.…
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TRC community consultation
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting residents to provide feedback on a proposed interim amendment to its Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP). The LGIP identifies the trunk infrastructure needed to support the community over time, including transport, water supply, sewerage, stormwater, public parks and land for community facilities.
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TRC celebrates volunteers
FEP member, Ray Addison, was among volunteers celebrated at a recent Toowoomba Regional council event. Ray celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year. Apart from his efforts in Redwood Park, Duggan Park, Hancock Street Park, Nielsen Park and numerous other Toowoomba bushland parks, Mr Addison also served as the group’s treasurer for many years. “Volunteering…