Councillor Rebecca Vonhoff for TRC | Politician
Councillor Rebecca Vonhoff for TRC
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25.01.2022 Nature’s light and sound show. #summeredition Looking East across Table Top and Lockyer. 6:50pm 13/11/20... #toowoombaregion
24.01.2022 The Boeing Company 747 freight flight is a behemoth up close and personal. This one will arrive in #HongKong in 9 hours with produce. Plenty of spectators watching (including the pilot’s parents who drove up from Brisbane to watch him land the plane).... #export #economy #toowoombaregion Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Cathay Pacific Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise
22.01.2022 Yes, it’s a Monday but I’m doing my bit for the Australian wine industry. Suggest you do the same. Wine Australia Whistler Wines Simon Birmingham
22.01.2022 Just me and the three storeys of macadamia nuts this afternoon. Stahmann Farms (Australia) employs more than 100 people at their factory in Wilsonton - some of whom have been with the business since the processing plant opened in 1982. Love that. They’re the biggest exporter of mac nuts in to . (Also export pecans aka p’cahns to our American friends.)... Right here in our backyard. Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise
22.01.2022 Inevitably, fishing with kids means someone’s in the drink and you’ve got a few snags to deal with. Loved. Every. Second. ... #bowenville #creekfishing #oldfriends #nextgenfriends #toowoombaregion #whatweremadeof #kantarafarm #afewbites
21.01.2022 (Sorry for the wild weather at the end) - A plea to #Canberra and #Brisbane from the #DarlingDowns Glenn Butcher - Member for Gladstone Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Michael McCormack MP Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Garth Hamilton - LNP for Groom David Littleproud MP David Crisafulli MP Pat Weir MP Deb Frecklington MP David Janetzki MP Trevor Watts Paul McVeigh for WDRC Mayor Lawrence Springborg Steven Miles Cr Nancy Sommerfield - Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio
20.01.2022 A smile that says, Amazon called us. We didn’t call Amazon. Jim's Jerky is a local, family owned business that tells the story of small biz across Toowoomba Region: employing 12 people; hard work and passion. Oh, and sold via Coles Woolworths Amazon Australia ... On a recent visit we appreciated understanding the business - including the tough bits like finding a suitable space as a growing business and getting approval for a material change of use. This is #smallbusiness #toowoombaregion #charlton #economy #jobs #successstory
20.01.2022 Had a run in with a snake yesterday. (It didn’t bite me. We just had a brief meeting.) Got a fright, hurdled a wheelbarrow and gashed my leg on a stone wall in my getaway. Snake is fine and I’ll be right after a few sore and sorry days. No fracture. ... Everyone on the late shift St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba and Queenslandxray were kind and professional. Nice tetanus shot, USQ School of Nursing & Midwifery. Thank you. I tell you what, #nurses and #doctors are the best of us. Thank you thank you. And to the lady in the bed next to me, .
20.01.2022 Have to confess my ignorance. Before this am I didn’t really know what @Crows Nest Men’s Shed and other #MensSheds were all about. They’re the community fixits. (My words, not their’s.) ... They’ve helped install ramps at home for people with cancer, fixed chairs, made studs for boats, hosted community bbqs... And they provide a place for friendship and usefulness. Toowoomba Region recently voted to help Crows Nest with a new site because they’re bursting at the seams at their existing shed. Keep up the good work, fellas. (Women’s Sheds are popping up around the place too The Coolum Women's Shed Wagga Women’s Shed etc) Pittsworth Mens Shed Toowoomba West Men's Shed Inc. Millmerran Men's Shed Toowoomba City Men's Shed
19.01.2022 Yes yes YES!!! Rain on the roof as I go to bed and a week of the good stuff forecast. Don’t let me down The Weather Channel
19.01.2022 This morning I experienced the greatest honour yet in my time as Councillor. 21 new Australians in Toowoomba Region were granted citizenship today. I got to hand them their at the ceremony. Tears ran down the face of a woman from Iran as she looked at her certificate. ... Some, like Chander Sharma (in pic), came from India. Others from Brazil, Afghanistan, Iran, the Congo, Singapore. In the words of Mayor Paul Antonio, You’re so very welcome here. Cr Carol Taylor Cr James O'Shea Kevin Howarth David Coleman - Member for Banks #AustralianCitizenshipDay2020
18.01.2022 There’s a huge shortage of boilermakers/welders in Toowoomba Region. Every manufacturing business I visit and ask about the problems they’re facing, I can bet on the same answer when it comes to skilled trades. Moore's Trailer Fabrication and Repair at #Pittsworth would employ 50 welders today if they could. ... 50. And that’s one business. Have heard the same at TUFF Australia ClearSpan Structures JRS MANUFACTURING GROUP PTY LTD Obadare Group Pty Ltd Trackspares Australia etc etc So a callout to all welders and boilermakers in Queensland: looking for work? Come here. #skillsshortage #welderswanted #boilermakerswanted #apprenticeships #ausapprenticeships #supporttrades #supportapprenticeships #jobs #regionaljobs #toowoombaregion TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland
16.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon the inaugural meeting of the Bridge St Quarry Development Advisory Committee was held. Apart from a handful of Councillors, @FriendsoftheQuarryGardens Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club @FriendsoftheEscarpmentParksToowoomba Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club Southern Queensland Country - SQC Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce a Bridge St resident and a representative of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee are on the group with the job to provide adv...ice to Toowoomba Region on the future funding, development, governance and management options for the quarry. It’s a polarising one - even around the Council Chamber. But it could be something great for the future if done right. Like most things, we need Queensland Government Steven Miles to want to make it happen. (We also need them to want to help on water, roads, public transport but I digress...)
16.01.2022 The upcoming gens are on it. A terrific morning (while the was still out) seeing the great work by children and teachers at St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Toowoomba They have worm composting pods, mixed use bins at students’ height and are creatively turning waste into $. ... They’re all about the 6 Rs: Refuse Reduce Reuse Repair Rot Recycle Cr Nancy Sommerfield - Toowoomba Regional Council Cr Melissa Taylor for Our Region and I were well impressed.
16.01.2022 Hey Jenn and every single member of the gardening team All those smiles from people marvelling at the this weekend for Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers? Thank you. ... We needed this. #tcof #tcof2020 #71years #parks #gardens #beauty Toowoomba Region
16.01.2022 Our parks are spectacular and people are laughing and smiling. That’s worth celebrating. #lovewherewelive Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Toowoomba Region #tcof2020 #tcof
15.01.2022 My six-year-old came last in his school cross country race today. He was sad when he told me. He was in the lead group but tripped and fell. Me: Then what did you do?... Him: I got up and kept running.
14.01.2022 Tough, dark times can become sources of strength. A privilege and a pleasure to talk at Sunrise Way this afternoon about #resilience and #leadership. I’ll be going to bed tonight thinking about the residents who are turning their lives around by ending drug and alcohol addiction. #Respect. ... Stay strong (Here with CEO Louise Sanderson.)
14.01.2022 Could not be any more proud of #Toowoomba’s businesses who have slogged it out this year and came together tonight. off to all business - nominees, finalists and winners - at tonight’s Focus HR Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. And to the Empire. And to the musicians. And to the sponsors. ... Pretty bloody great to see close to a full house and people celebrating. #thisiswhoweare
12.01.2022 "It's never going to be simple and it's never going to be easy with water, but I urge you to dare a bit." We debated for almost two hours, but got there in the end... Councillors have unanimously supported asking for an initial commitment of $5-million from the Federal Government for a water feasibilty study. All the talk doesn't count for much. We need money on the table and outcomes. ... We need the Queensland Government and Australian Government to back us. Where there's a will, there's a way. Great job Cr Nancy Sommerfield - Toowoomba Regional Council @Mayor Paul Antonio Geoff McDonald for TRC Cr Melissa Taylor for Our Region Cr Carol Taylor @Cr Kerry Shine - Toowoomba Regional Council Megan O'Hara Sullivan Cr James O'Shea Cr Tim McMahon - TRC Bill Cahill Over to you Michael McCormack MP Keith Pitt Scott Morrison (ScoMo) @Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Steven Miles David Littleproud MP David Janetzki MP Pat Weir Trevor Watts David Crisafulli MP As well as Paul McVeigh Vic Pennisi and all members of the water alliance. Can't wait to show you there's economic benefit, regional development and job job jobs to be gained.
12.01.2022 Sadiki Kimba spoke beautifully this afternoon at the Toowoomba Region #YouthLeaders event. Sadiki is 18, School Prefect at Toowoomba State High School and will become an Australia citizen in 2024 after coming to Toowoomba from the Congo via a refugee camp in Malawi. What an outstanding group of young people he represented today. ... #toowoombaregion #nextgeneration
11.01.2022 Lighting of the . Time for some joy, 2020.
11.01.2022 On the line this morning with @Cr Nancy Sommerfield and @David Littleproud MP who then spoke with Michael McCormack MP re water and plumbing the #DarlingDowns. Water to #unlockourfuture is how we grow our way out of COVID. The Queensland Government and Australian Government don’t need to back the Downs out of the goodness of their hearts. There’s a compelling economic development case. ... The next few weeks are going to be v interesting... Next conversations are with John McVeigh and Keith Pitt Cr Nancy Sommerfield - Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio #watersecurity Dr Anthony Lynham MP Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Deb Frecklington MP
11.01.2022 On the road. Councillors are driving across our region this afternoon in a convoy of cars ( ) to get boots on the ground and see residential and commercial developments. The good, the bad and the ugly...... Photo bomb by Cr Tim McMahon - TRC Storm clouds building in the background.
10.01.2022 Shocking, even today in Nov 2020, to be reminded that Vietnam Vets like Roland Thompson (left) were told upon their return to Australia that they didn’t fight in a war. We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to our Service men and women. So it was an honour to represent Mayor Paul Antonio at today’s annual reunion of the Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex Servicemen and Ex Servicewomen QLD Branch, Toowoomba and Darling Downs Centre. ... Lest We Forget Oakey Army Base Australian Defence Force Toowoomba Rsl Royal Australian Air Force Australian Army Royal Australian Navy
08.01.2022 Year 6ers were reminded of Christopher Robin’s words to Winnie the Pooh this afternoon: You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. I was completely chuffed to be invited to Rockville State School Year 6 Graduation Ceremony today. Twins Isabella and William Andrews (here with their Mum Chantelle) spoke from their hearts, as did every single graduate.... Each student wrote and publicly spoke in front of the guests at the Wilsonton State High School hall. High school is next for these beautiful little ones. Onward and upward @VickyLeanne @TimYoungberry @WallyLewer @Lara Harris @Jalelkah Turnbull @Janet Morofa Was wonderful to share the afternoon with Mayor Paul Antonio Cr Nancy Sommerfield - Toowoomba Regional Council Cr Melissa Taylor for Our Region Cr Kerry Shine - Toowoomba Regional Council Cr Carol Taylor
07.01.2022 Soap, a toothbrush, Mary Poppins book, pjs, undies, hairbrush, colouring pencils ... This is what a little girl the same age as my daughter is given in a backpack when they’re removed from neglect or abuse. (Thanks to Hope for OUR Children who thinks practically and with and the amazingly kind people where we live who donate the packs #thisiswhoweare.)... Hard as it was to hear, talking with Nadine Wright about Toowoomba Region’s at-risk children and how we can protect and provide for them was v important and motivating. Roll up those sleeves, Vonhoff. If you’re in a position to help, here’s where you’ll find how: https://hopeforourchildren.com.au
07.01.2022 A Sunday afternoon well spent with the fam. Children playing duck-duck-goose/tag while we watch the Darling Downs Bush Bash League (Hot chips with chicken salt )... Whatever you’re up to, hope you’re equally content.
07.01.2022 Council votes today. Watch here: https://youtu.be/4cjE0FrwwCk
07.01.2022 Brrrr but we’re looking . Had the opportunity to be shown around the @StoryFresh state-of-the-art refrigerated facility in #Cambooya today where they produce 250 TONNES A WEEK of fresh cut vegetables. 115 jobs today built over decades of hard work and plans to further expand. ... Their most valuable asset? Water. Their biggest challenge? Finding people who want to work. Thank you for arranging Cr Carol Taylor @GeoffreyStory with Cr Nancy Sommerfield - Toowoomba Regional Council Toowoomba Region
07.01.2022 Listening to the radio and it’s going to be a scorcher today. Bureau of Meteorology says max temps for #DarlingDowns between 38C and 45C. High fire risk Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES RFBAQ - Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland Inc and if you’re in Lockyer, Scenic Rim, Ipswich there’s a local fire ban. ... Thinking of our fellow #Queenslanders in places such as #Birdsville where 48C is forecast. Stay safe. Stay cool. Check on elderly neighbours. Look after those If you’re working outside, keep an eye on your mates. And #Dad, don’t get up on the roof to string up the Christmas lights this arvo. (Might keep a $2 spray bottle of water in the fridge at #CityHall.)
07.01.2022 Old age and being a Mum has turned my heart to goo. When I read tonight that boarders are headed home for the holidays I got a lump in my throat. Queensland’s Chief Health Officer today issued an exemption for primary and secondary boarders who live in the ACT or NSW local govt areas where there are no active COVID cases. ... Those country roads are bringing them home, Mums and Dads. Fairholme College Toowoomba Grammar School Concordia Lutheran College (Official) The Glennie School Toowoomba Anglican School St Ursula's College, Toowoomba Downlands College (official) St Saviour’s College, Toowoomba More at: https://www.abc.net.au//nsw-students-allowed-home/12641974 And COVID info at https://www.qld.gov.au//conditions/he/coronavirus-covid-19 And if you want to see a magnificent pic that captures the moment, check out the TGS post from this arvo.
07.01.2022 A total fire ban has been issued for Toowoomba Region. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES says windy conditions are perfect for bushfires to ignite and spread quickly. All open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued have been cancelled. ... Power tools may be used but with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start. The ban is expected to remain in place until Monday night. Please spread the word to help our .
06.01.2022 Little guy graduated to the big pool at swimming lessons this morning!! Big start to the day with the opening of the Toowoomba Region new playground near Margaret St at #QueensPark then swim lessons for the littles. Hope you’re enjoying the (brisk but beautiful) Spring weekend in our spectacular region. ... #saturdaymorning #toowoombaregion #learntoswim #swimsafety #poolsafety
04.01.2022 Doing some heavy lifting. Was fascinating to see Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies being made this week and to learn that these high-tech pieces are used across and the as - poles... - boardwalks - handrails - kick rails - bridges The material’s resilience is especially important here and in California. And their IP is tightly protected. 145 people work in this division of Wagners. In 19/20 financial year they had 12 apprenticeships. In 20/21 there are 20. So it’s fantastic that people are being skilled up for work. There’s some very cool robotics being commissioned at the moment. Here with Michael Kemp, General Manager of New Gen Building Materials, Cr Nancy Sommerfield - Toowoomba Regional Council, Cr Melissa Taylor for Our Region and Mayor Paul Antonio.
04.01.2022 Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack MP is in #Toowoomba today. He met with a group of us at City Hall this morning to talk #water after Toowoomba Region resolved to seek an initial $5million commitment from the Australian Government for a feasibility study. for the Darling Downs is how we grow our way out of this recession so #NationalWaterGridAuthority: please expect to hear from us. ... There was no cutting a novelty-sized cheque (can’t blame me for trying ) but I believe the #DPM heard us and appreciates what we’re trying to achieve for the #DarlingDowns so am thankful for his time and how he listened to us. (Also reckon he’s a true believer in water infrastructure and regional .)
03.01.2022 Righto #Toowoomba. Get proud. We’ve got a The Australian Women's Weekly #womenofthefuture finalist to claim. Dr Ashleigh Smith is training to be an obstetrician Darling Downs Health and last January her little girl died when she was just two days’ old. ... From that unspeakable she started @glimmer_project to help support bereaved families. Her podcast has been downloaded 6500 times. Helping others in the thick of her grief = outstanding human. And she’s a strong Toowoomba woman. Annnnddd she’s in the Dec edition of the mag with the Maggie Beer. #fittingcompany Annnnnnnnnddddd I’ve known her since she was a toddler so that just pretty much makes me . #Whatweremadeof #neonatalloss #neonatallosssupport #pregnancyloss
02.01.2022 Look at that bundle of vegetable joy Learnt about wicking bed technology with The Mulberry Project at #Nobby this morning. The bed on the left has used wicking tech and the bed on the right has used drip irrigation (and 2X the water). In #Gladstone they’ve out this to use as well as stormwater harvesting for passive irrigation and saved 70% . ... - saving water - using less energy Future potential use in sports fields and open spaces. The Mulberry Project will find out before Christmas if they’ve successfully been awarded a #futuredroughtfund grant to go bigger. And they’re pitching to Endeavour Foundation Toowoomba on a project. Gladstone Council Glenn Butcher - Member for Gladstone Gladstone Ports Corporation
01.01.2022 Not your average switchboard. We’re upgrading one of the switchboards at Cressbrook to make it safer and bring it into 2020+ so this morning I heard from Travis Rennick who is a graduate engineer. The last time the switchboard was updated was about 30 years ago (It kinda looked like a prop from a 70s movie).... It’s this stuff that no one really sees or knows about but is critical. Hundreds of engineers are employed by Toowoomba Region and quietly go about their work keeping the running or the flushing, the bridges standing, the stormwater draining...
01.01.2022 Tobruk Memorial Drive Lookout is open now so people can take in the views from our magnificent Escarpment. A beautiful piece of design for locals and tourists to enjoy at #PicnicPoint
01.01.2022 Latest water figures from today : Combined dam level = 31.8% (Cooby is 19.3% Perseverance is 25.2% Cressbrook is 37.1%)... We’re using 163 L/per person/per day Toowoomba Region
