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welcome
Welcome to our 14th edition of BOLD.
It’s a wonderful time of the year as we move into the festive season
and warmer summer months. We’re winding down from another
fantastic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and I’d like to thank
everyone who contributed to the success of this event. We should all
be honoured to host such a world-class festival that showcases our
wonderful region.
Get some water wisdom
This time of year always reminds me why I love Toowoomba Region
and why I’m proud to call this place home. We’re very fortunate to live in such a peaceful
and prosperous area of the world. As a community, we all contribute to the culture and
atmosphere that makes this region such a great place to live. I believe we deserve a collective
congratulations as we celebrate the Christmas season.
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Now is prime time to get out and explore what our region has to offer. In this edition we highlight
a new online platform that will help food-lovers share their best dining experiences and find
great places to eat around Toowoomba Region. We have also included a bucket list of things to
do and places to see around our local area, so make sure you get out and about to make the
most of summer!
Summer bucket list
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We have a great variety of activities and events over the next few months. We can look forward
to vibrant Christmas celebrations, New Year’s Eve activities, engaging art exhibitions, health and
fitness classes and special events for our seniors. For more information on what’s happening
around the region, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events
While we wait for the rain to return it’s important to be water-wise wherever possible. The pages
that follow include practical tips to save water in and around the home. I applaud our community
for their efforts in using water responsibly and encourage all of us to continue saving water
where we can.
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
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Lastly, I am very proud of the community grants we provide as a Council and the assistance
they provide groups around the region. In this edition we highlight a group in Yarraman that has
received a community grant to improve the town’s Christmas appeal.
I hope you enjoy this edition of BOLD. Our team always welcomes feedback to deliver a
publication that is enjoyable to our residents. If you would like to share your thoughts on
BOLD, please email [email protected]
Cr Paul Antonio
MAYOR, CHAIR - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
P 07 4688 6433 F 07 4631 9170 M 0429 954 109
E [email protected]
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