Local FM Crow's Nest

25/08/2026

Did you know there is a Virtual Emergency Care Service (VECS) in Queensland?

Open from 8am to 10pm every day, VECS is a free Queensland Health service for children and adults across Queensland.

VECS can help if you are sick or injured and need to see someone quickly, but it’s not life-threatening. This means you have an alternative to physically visiting an emergency department.

VECS is staffed by real doctors and nurses who can treat a range of emergency conditions virtually such as:
✅acute respiratory illnesses
✅allergic reactions
✅pain
✅infections
✅minor burns
✅children who have a fever
✅gastroenteritis
✅sporting injuries

The VECS team will triage your concern and, if appropriate, place you in a queue to see the Emergency Doctor for a telehealth consultation.

VECS can provide advice, treatment, e-scripts, pathology requests and referrals.
To access VECS, use the Healthdirect Symptom Checker (https://loom.ly/1vhWx7U) or Service Finder (https://loom.ly/8rik1HI) to determine the most appropriate care option.

Remember, in a serious medical emergency, you should always call Triple Zero (000).

25/08/2026

This Sunday 30th from 10am to 2:30pm is Train day at the Highfields Pioneer Village enjoy a Sausage Sizzle, Billy Tea & Damper, see the Toowoomba Fire Museum and the Ambulance Museum, Shearing the Sheep, and the newly restored 1913 Model T Bus!
https://www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au/

24/08/2026

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

AVOID SMOKE - Perseverance (near Crows Nest) - fire as at 11:45am Monday, 24 August 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Perseverance, Palm Tree, Mount Luke, Ravensbourne, Grape Tree

Thick smoke is affecting Perseverance, Palm Tree, Mount Luke, Ravensbourne, Grape Tree. This is from a fire burning near Palm Tree Road, Perserverance.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Check for warning updates often.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.
- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For live air quality data visit the Department of Environment and Science website. https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfires - Prepare - Bushfire.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

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10/08/2026

Imposter syndrome affects everyone. This is how the new Showgirl overcame it.

https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/9326236/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post

10/08/2026

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07/08/2026

✨ Trail Inspiration

Every artist begins with a single colour, a simple tool and an idea.

From the first brush dipped into paint to the final finishing touch, creativity is a journey of experimentation, patience and imagination. No two artists work the same way, and that's part of what makes visiting an art trail so inspiring.

As you explore the InStudio Art Trail, you'll see not only the finished artworks but also the materials, techniques and creative spaces where ideas come to life.

You might even leave inspired to pick up a paintbrush yourself.

📅 Every weekend in August
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Crows Nest, Highfields and surrounds

Visit our website to explore the artists, plan your journey and download the trail map.