Geoff McDonald

Mayor of the Toowoomba Regional Council

[Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland @BOM_Qld]

⚠️Severe Weather Warning issued for southern Qld & #WesternQld⚠️
Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding is likely today. Possible 6-hr rain totals: 50-70mm in the west, 100-150mm in the east. Significant risk to already flooded areas in #SEQ expected. https://t.co/h03cjbRuVd

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

I had a great morning at Gabbinbar State School handing out leadership badges to students.
These students are our future leaders and I reminded them that leadership is all about legacy.

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

Mayor Paul Antonio has joined the @SEQMayors delegation to Canberra to discuss the SEQ City Deal with both sides of government @ScottMorrisonMP @AlboMP. The Deal will play an important role in delivering infrastructure the region needs to manage the growing population of SEQ.

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

If you've visited the Greater Brisbane area anytime since 2 January, check the QLD Health website for a list of current restrictions and contact tracing alerts.
QLD Health - https://t.co/F3SRh62Mcj
Media Statement, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk - https://t.co/Avqnn2dA1L

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

It was my pleasure to present a 2019 Mayoral School Achievement Medal & certificate to Geham State School’s Larissa King. Larissa was recognised for her all-round contributions at school. The regional presentation ceremony will be held tomorrow evening #boldambitions #trnews

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

#trnews Is your group willing to add a Red Bench to the campaign to end domestic & family violence? Join @toowoombaregion & Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre to raise awareness & ‘change the ending’ https://t.co/djMhre1J0y @Soroptimist_SWP #16days #HearMeToo #orangetheworld

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

#trnews I’m pleased to join @QldFarmers pres Stuart Armitage & dairy farmer Peter Garratt to discuss rising above adversity, drought at the Project 4401 launch – a series of events for the Oakey district into 2020 @Emma_Mactaggart @DDWMPHN @SQRuralhealth

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

How wonderful to welcome our Paju Sister City guests to @toowoombaregion and for Paju's Korea Dance Association to be part of our celebration of Spring. #ToowoombaCarnivalOfFlowers #PajuCity

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

@tmbaclubhouse provided us with some excellent conversation starter cards today on #RUOKDay.
Check in with those around you - a conversation could save a life.

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

We were pleased to host the Ambassador to Spain, Ms Julie-Ann Guivarra, accompanied by @Austrade GM Europe, Mr Dan Tebbutt, to discuss the ways in which Spanish companies contributed to the construction of the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Bypass.

#boldambitions

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

This terrific group of students from Highfields State School are sending this artwork to our Japanese Sister City for the annual Takatsuki Art Festival. This work, titled 'We Love Australia and Japan', is sure to leave a lasting impression of our beautiful @toowoombaregion

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

This morning we turned on the Wivenhoe Pipeline and began pumping water to Cressbrook Dam.

We're planning to pump some 3,000 megalitres of water from Wivenhoe Dam before the end of June.
https://t.co/d92dBmTej1

[Geoff McDonald @TRCMayor]

Thank you to the @toowoombaregion team that helped build the Griffiths Street and Mort Street upgrade projects. We really appreciate the work that you do in building the roads for our community @crcaroltaylor @jamesosheaTRC

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

@TRCMayor has joined with other community members in our region to pay respect to the victims and families of yesterday’s events in Christchurch.

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

You’ve probably heard a lot about the Wivenhoe Pipeline, but maybe only bits and pieces.
Here’s the full picture.
https://t.co/x9CCElQ9Lh

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

We are delighted to join with the Federal Government and begin the process to upgrade our Soldier 's Memorial Hall. The Federal Government will contribute $2 million which we will match. #trnews
https://t.co/TpadSZhQEo
https://t.co/bPIQmHkmbb

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

@TRCMayor and Cr McDonald proudly displaying the trophy we won at the Australian Tourism Awards for the @carnival_flower, taking out the Major Festivals or Events title for a third successive year. For more info, visit: https://t.co/K2IeOQZaap #trnews

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

On Sunday 3rd March @TRCMayor will welcome up to 500 international students, studying in the Toowoomba region, at the Cooee International Student Welcome. The event at Cobb+Co Museum coincides with the new academic year. For more information go to https://t.co/jVS3Y5TRL4 #trnews

[Toowoomba Region @toowoombaregion]

Today we welcomed @Team_Quirk Lord Mayor of Brisbane to our region.
Together @TRCMayor they discussed the SEQ City Deal and the importance of connectivity between cities in South East Queensland.
https://t.co/rhPT5sUBwm

[Council of Mayors (SEQ) 🇦🇺 @SEQMayors]

Thanks to @TRCMayor for hosting @Team_Quirk for an update on all the important initiatives being delivered by @SEQMayors . It’s always great to catch up with councillors at our member councils.