Local FM Millmerran

20/01/2025

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

STAY INFORMED - Millmerran Woods (near Millmerran) - fire as at 12:10pm Monday, 20 January 2025



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Millmerran Woods and surrounding areas



A fire is burning near Wondul Creek State Forest. This fire is under control.

‎Members of the public should avoid driving through the area to keep the roads free for emergency services.



What you should do:

- Stay informed because conditions could change:

- Check the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website regularly.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.

- Listen to your local radio station.

- Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.

- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire.

- Keep medications close by.

- Avoid smoke – stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.

- If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.



Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- Some roads may be closed.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued as the situation changes.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

18/01/2025

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻
Are you a woman over 40? The Mobile BreastScreen Service will be visiting Millmerran from 28 January to 5 February. Women aged 50-74 are especially encouraged to attend for their FREE breast screen. Phone 13-20-50 or go online to book – limited appointments available. Early detection can save your life!
💜 BreastScreen Toowoomba also operates a year-round service, with weekday and early morning appointments (including some Saturdays) available and plenty of on-site parking.

18/01/2025

A special event at the running of the 2025 Postle Gift at Club Pittsworth on Saturday 18th January was the John 'Cracker' McDonald AM Memorial Open Footrace over 300 metres, honouring the Region's champion runner, footballer and rugby league administrator.

The photo depicts members of the McDonald family, Lady Mayoress Lisa, Mrs Joan McDonald and Mayor Geoff McDonald with the winner of the race, 🏆Anas Abu-Ganaba (winner of the 2022 Arthur Postle Gift).

Joan McDonald was emotional as she recalled the days of her husband competing all over Australia in his professional running career.“Johnny was an amazing athlete, a world record holder for the 440 yards. Having this series in his honour means a lot to me and the family,” she said.

The events were run under the auspices of the Queensland Athletic League. Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who are the secret sauce to the events success:
Lisa, Jim McDonald MP, Ellie, Jess, Maree, Club Pittsworth, PCYC Toowoomba, Bayer, Queensland Cotton, IGA Pittsworth, Toowoomba Region, Sedl Agencies, Cracker Print and Paper, Cooks Soft Drinks, Pittsworth Sentinel, Pittsworth District Alliance, Local FM Pittsworth, Sunny The Egg, and Wagners.

18/01/2025

18/01/2025

Happy New Year to Millmerran and Districts.
Some events and meetings to put in your calendars for 2025.
See below.

10/01/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 ...

Bishop Ken Howell, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba, has announced the appointment of Ms Dianne Swan as the new Executive Director of CatholicCare Social Services. She replaces Mrs
Kate Venables, who served as Executive Director for 10 years.

Ms Swan will officially assumed her role on Thursday, 9th January 2025. She is highly qualified and brings a wealth of experience in the social services sector including where she held leadership roles within Centacare in the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane for more
than 10 years. Centacare Brisbane lives their mission of mercy through compassion and support of families, young people and vulnerable communities.

Upon making the announcement, Bishop Howell said, "Di comes to our diocese eminently qualified and no stranger to CatholicCare having previously worked short-term contracts in recent years. I am
sure that her appointment will lead to a strengthening of our mission and of our service to the community in the many endeavours of CatholicCare."

Ms Swan is poised to lead CatholicCare in its mission to provide effective and most importantly compassionate support. looking forward to working alongside the team at CatholicCare Social Services and continuing to support the delivery of much-needed services across our diverse communities," she said.

CatholicCare Social Services has an over 40-year history in the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba. Starting in the early 1980s as couples counseling, the service has evolved to include psychology services, dispute resolution, drought counseling, First Nations youth support, migrant and refugee support, and so much more.

CatholicCare extends its support beyond Toowoomba into the southwest region of Queensland.

10/01/2025

10/01/2025

Photo 10 of 365

🌊 As the rain continues to fall it’s a timely reminder of the “inland tsunami” 14 years ago.

⛈️ We also recall the 1976 hail storm that devastated much of Toowoomba 49 years ago, also to the day!

🌊 We could never have imagined on the afternoon of the 10th January 2011, that a region 700 metres above sea level would ever see the unstoppable ferocity and sheer unpredictability of nature that we experienced.

History shows there have been other floods through the city, however and thankfully, nothing quite on this scale in recent times.

💧 With rain continuing to fall we all should be reminded …. “if it’s flooded forget!”

02/01/2025

60 days until our 88th Show, 1st & 2nd March
Online Tickets will be available 1st February.
Keep an eye 👀 out for what will be happening at our 2025 show!

Happy New Year 🎊

31/12/2024

An update on tonight's fireworks - these are going ahead as planned, unless there is another storm or fog in the evening.

We're looking forward to welcoming in 2025 at Queens Park tonight and hope to see you there!

Just a reminder for tonight's details:
🕙 Display starts at 8pm
📍 Queens Park, Toowoomba.
🎟️ FREE

31/12/2024

It’s that time put on the gear and be in the fun

23/12/2024

16/12/2024

Christmas Season Business Hours

Sunday 22nd December - Closing at 2pm.
Xmas Eve - Normal hours
Xmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 11.00 to 6pm (Kitchen not open)
New Years Eve - 11am to 2.00am
New Years Day - 11am to 6pm (Kitchen not open)

16/12/2024

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for making last night's Christmas in the Bush celebrations at Domville Place such a magical event!
It was a joy to see everyone coming together, dancing, and celebrating well into the night. A special shout-out to the amazing MCPI Management Committee—the dedicated team in blue—whose hard work and passion brought our small town together to embrace the festive spirit.
Here's to the magic of the season and the power of community!

15/12/2024

If you would like Santa to drive by your home to visit the children on Thursday 19 December, you will need to have sent a text to the below number by tomorrow 16 December to register your interest.

14/12/2024

Take notes.