In this episode of Talkin’ Toowoomba, we sit down with Rosie Bambrick—ambassador for Hope Horizons and a survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Rosie opens up about her diagnosis at just 31, the reality of treatment, the shock of remission, and how she rebuilt her life while supporting others on their own cancer journeys.

This episode is part of our series with Hope Horizons, shining a light on locals impacted by cancer and the people who walk beside them.

Proudly supported by Better Your Business Consulting—helping local businesses grow with clarity and purpose. Don’t miss their upcoming Toowoomba Business Accelerator on 16 September 2025 at Burke & Wills Hotel. Spots are limited, so check out the Better Your Business Facebook page for details. Click this link to get your tickets https://betteryourbusinesscoaching.au/toowoomba-business-accelerator-registration#col-PxpV0aDqQ4

Disclaimer:
The content of the Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast is provided for general information and community interest only. It should not be taken as professional, financial, medical, or legal advice, and must not be relied upon as such. Listeners should seek independent, qualified advice relevant to their own circumstances before making any decisions.

Talkin Toowoomba Podcast is Back

Talkin Toowoomba is more than a podcast; it’s a community platform.

We’re relaunching with a renewed purpose, in proud partnership with Hope Horizons, to share powerful conversations from locals who’ve walked through cancer and come out the other side with strength, support, and stories worth telling.

Disclaimer:
The content of the Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast is provided for general information and community interest only. It should not be taken as professional, financial, medical, or legal advice, and must not be relied upon as such. Listeners should seek independent, qualified advice relevant to their own circumstances before making any decisions.

• (00:00:05) - Welcome Back To Toowoomba...

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 59 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

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Hope you are enjoying the many events of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers happening all this month.

The Ergon Energy Night Garden is on every day 6 pm till 8.30 and it's free

Now let's catch up with what's on this week.

Monday 13.09.2021

Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm

Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday14.09.2021

Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Story Time @ Clifton Library and Community Centre 11:30am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 15.09.2021

Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park

A breathtaking month of flowers, flavours, and sounds, the Carnival of Flowers takes over Toowoomba in the most beautiful of ways each September. Stay tuned to the podcast for what to do and where, or go to tcof.com.au for more event details.

The Night Garden at the Botanic Gardens, Queens Park every day in September 6 pm till 8:30

Thursday16.09.2021

#Carnival of flowers garden tours

Departing 9 am and 1 pm from the visitor information centre on James street daily during September

Full commentary, air-conditioned bus , a flower extravaganza, Book now to secure your seat at www.toowoombasightseeing.com.au or call Lindsay on 0447 070 635. $30pp for 3 hrs

Parking in Kitchener Street,

Friday 17.09.2021

Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am

Toowoomba Orchid Show at St Paul's Lutheran Church hall, James & Phillips Streets 8:30 am - 03:00 pm daily until Tuesday 21st

Festival of the Big Cow at Highfields Pioneer Village Recognising the history of the dairy industry in Australia 9:00 am - 05:00 pm Daily until Sunday 26th

There is a Carnival of Flowers Info Hub running 8:30 till 4:30 Fri Sat and Sun thru-out September. at Laurel Bank Park Queens Park and Picnic Point get all your carnival info at these locations.

Saturday 18.09.2021

The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade starts at 10 am departs from the corner of Herries & Hume Streets, continues along Herries Street, turns right into Ruthven Street, right into Margaret Street, left onto Hume Street, and finishes on Godsall Street Oval on the corner of Hume & Godsall Streets. There are road closures in place around Toowoomba CBD on Saturday 18 September

Chalk Art in the Park at the Botanic gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Sts 9.30 to 12.30

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Sunday 19.09.2021

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