In brief
Dinner date
In last week’s Free Times, the date of A Dinner of Friendship in Stanthorpe to mark the centenary of Gallipoli was incorrectly published as being held on Thursday 23 April.
The correct date is 23 May.
The Free Times apologises for any inconvenience caused by this error.
The dinner at Happy Valley Retreat is organised by Norm Gale, president of the Naval Association of Australia, Stanthorpe and District Sub-Section.
Those invited to attend the dinner include the Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO, CSC, RAN; Commodore Mark Hammond RAN Submarine Programme; Air Commodore Scott Winchester RAAF Amberley; and US Consul General Hugo LLorens.
Proceeds from the auction of memorabilia on the night will go towards the welfare of defence force personnel as well as local community organisations.
Knife bandits rob servo
TWO teens have been charged after allegedly wielding a knife and robbing a service station in Warwick on Friday night.
The men, one 19 and the other 18, have been charged with separate offences after the 19-year-old allegedly brandished a knife and demanded money before the two fled with $600 cash.
The employee behind the counter during the ordeal was unharmed.
Rave party blitz
FOUR people have been charged with drug possession after a rave party at Sugarloaf on Saturday night.
Residents complained of hearing loud music and police found piles of rubbish including human faeces at the property where the party was held.
It is believed the event attracted up to 500 partygoers.
The charges related to a variety of drugs including ecstasy, LSD and marijuana, police said.
Safety simulators
DRIVING simulators were launched this week on the Darling Downs to build young licence holders’ confidence and competency behind the wheel.
Queensland police said the simulators will also benefit the wider community with organisations able to utilise the equipment for driver education programs.
The simulators are located at PCYC’s in Toowoomba, Dalby, Biloela and Roma.
Contact details can be found on the PCYC website.
Flu warning
The health department is calling for all Australians to get their annual influenza shot, with a new vaccine available from this week.
The improved vaccination provides protection against the three most prevalent strains following a severe flu season in the northern hemisphere and a record season in Australia last year.
Flu causes more than 3000 deaths in Australia each year.
The department said vaccination is the best protection against the virus.
