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Event of the Year: Horn vs. Tszyu

THIS WEDNESDAY: Horn vs. Tszyu

The bout was originally set to take place on April 22 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Now the event will take place THIS Wednesday 26 August at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium. 

Tickets on sale NOW through Ticketmaster!

EVENT TIMINGS

Open – 5:00pm
Undercards Commence – 6:00pm

  1. Larfield v Hunt
  2. Sanstrom v  Cashman
  3. Horn v Clark
  4. Copland v Camilleri
  5. O’Connell v Fulmer
  6. Wilson v Woods
  7. Hardman v Weetch

HORN v TSZYU – 9:30pm

Please note, all times are approximate and are subject to change.
COVID UPDATE [22.08.2020]

The Queensland Government have announced several new measures in response to positive COVID-19 cases in South-East Queensland.  These measures does not currently apply to venues with a Covid Safe Plan, including Queensland Country Bank Stadium.  The Horn v Tszyu fight on Wednesday night will proceed as planned, with the venue employing a number of covid-safe measures.  Queensland Country Bank Stadium will continue to liaise with Queensland Health and will advise patrons if there are any updates.

 

Cowboys Stadium held a media release Monday 24 August, below are some of the interviews.

Scott Stewart- Member for Townsville (First 4)
Mirella Taylor- Venue Manager of Queensland Country Bank Stadium (Last 1)

“The team of workers is down on the field putting together the boxing rink..10,000 people right now at this stage, with a max of 16,000 are allowed.”

“I think this is going to be a great fight…anyone who comes to this event will get a great night out…at one of the best stadiums in the world.”

“Now we can get this fight back into the home of viewers all around the world, and they can see it coming straight out of Townsville.”

“We are 2 days out from what will be one of the greatest fights…at the greatest stadium in Queensland, if not the world.”

Knowing where to park and how to enter- follow conditions of entry and make sure you are well.

 

BREAKING NEWS: Stable on the Strand will look a little different this year!

IN 2020 THERE WILL BE NO “STABLE ON THE STRAND”! BUT THERE WILL BE “STABLE ON THE STREETS!”

Stable on the Strand has successfully run an amazing event for 18 years. Attendances of 40,000,                over 5 nights, have testified to this fact.

2020 has changed our world. The organizing committee has decided to reset!

2020 will see the launch of Stable on the Streets.

Stable on the Streets is an invitation for individuals, families, groups, churches, and sponsors to give a gift of love to the people of Townsville by expressing in their space (drive way, shop front, car, veranda, street etc) the true meaning of Christmas (the story of the birth of Jesus).

The public will be invited to join a Stable on the Streets ‘drive-by’ experience!

Like Stable on the Strand – Stable on the Streets is very multifaceted.

  • Homes, Businesses, Churches will be invited to gift Townsville with a display that represents the Christmas story in their space. They will receive a sign advising they are part of                              Stable on the Streets
  • Stable on the Strand will provide 3 live scenes across Townsville
  • A Nativity scene with Mary, Joseph & a real live baby Jesus
  • Shepherds in the ‘fields’ minding their sheep
  • Wise men with camels

These 3 scenes will feature searchlights beaming into the sky over Townsville!

  • 5 Discovery trails will be established. Families will be invited to “Follow the Star Trail” in their cars. Maps will be on our website.  The trails will be integrated with a scavenger hunt for kids using QR codes.
  • We will be aiming to provide buses for those unable to drive themselves
  • A food cart may be on each trail (to save cooking that night and support Stable on the Strand)
  • Our Carol singers will be at major spaces around Townsville
  • We are hoping to decorate some of the empty shop fronts

Stable on the Strand organizer, Anne Harley said, “My team has come up with this amazing idea, ‘Stable on the Streets’ to bless the citizens of Townsville with a very special event for Christmas 2020. Our hope is that everyone will participate in some way.”

When: Stable on the Streets will run from 18th– 22nd December

Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. each night

 

More info:

Richard Hosking – 0407 231 690 –  rsklhosking@bigpond.com

Tobruk Memorial Baths Re-Open

The Tobruk Memorial Baths on The Strand have re-opened following an $11.3 million redevelopment.

Acting Mayor Mark Molachino said the redeveloped complex included new 50-metre, learn-to-swim and toddler pools as well as an updated filtration system, new shade structures, and refurbished facilities.

“The re-opening of the baths is great news for swimming enthusiasts as well as the wider Townsville community,” Cr Molachino said.

“Since the project kicked off in August last year, the community has watched as this much-loved piece of community infrastructure has been re-born.

“The baths have served our community since the 1950s and now they’re ready to serve for another 50 years.”

The project was undertaken by local contractor Jackson+Semler and supported more than 120 jobs.

An additional focus of the project was to enhance access to the facilities for people with disabilities.

Division 3 councillor Ann-Maree Greaney said the new 50-meter and learn-to-swim pools include disability ramps and a new disability change room is the first adult change facility of its kind in the region.

“The disability change room includes a mobility hoist and an adult-sized adjustable change table,” Cr Greaney said.

“It also has a central toilet and an automatic door so it is easily accessible for people who need wheelchairs, walkers or walking sticks and carers, which is a great enhancement to the facility.

“Like so many others in the community, I have watched with keen interest as the project was undertaken and it’s so exciting to finally get the facility re-opened again.

“The re-opening was made all the more special with Chris Bell swimming the ceremonial first lap.

“Chris trained for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics at Tobruk Pool. He also taught a lot of locals to swim so I was thrilled to organize for him to be involved in the re-opening.” #ends

Media Conference Goes Online

By Daniel Humphreys

Media Conference, CONNECT 20 starts 1-5 June and instead of the usual Gold Coast-based conference, COVID has forced organisers to move it online. Interested participants can watch live online or on-demand for 60 days by registering online through the website for Christian Media and Arts Australia (CMAA) – summit.mediaarts.org.

CMAA CEO, Nathan Brown, said the conference has many speakers. “We have lined up so everybody from the sister of Lenny Kravitz to Darren Mulligan even Michael W. Smith. There’s just a wealth of people and a quality of people that God’s actually provided.”

Nathan went on to say, “The takeaway during this conference is how we will think, create, speak in new ways, have a rebirth in our lives, in our ministry and in the way that we engage with culture.”

Philip Rentsch, Station Manager at 99.9 Live FM said a number of people at the station would be involved in the conference., “We are part of the CMAA double framework because it strengthens Christian radio and ultimately changes lives in Australia and New Zealand.” 

This event has been around for nearly 40 years, but this is the first time it will be held online and open to such a wide audience. 

 

 

Free Live Online Concert

We are partnering with CMAA to offer our Live FM family access to two free online concerts this June!

Click the image’s below to get access now

 

for King & Country Live Concert

We Rise As One: Special Concert Event by for King & Country

 

We Are Messengers Live Concert

Darren and the band bring a special intimate concert event with intimate acoustic sessions and never a never before seen concert recorded in front of a live audience just before lockdown. Feel the energy and passion of this Irish American band up close and personal.

Tune in to 99.9 Live FM for more offers, interviews with some of the artists and events related to Connect20!