Beekeepers on alert as deadly varroa mite found at border
The Queensland government has put out a round of grants to combat the deadly varroa mite weeks after it was found on the border town of Boggabilla. MORE HERE.
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Public called to exercise ‘duty of care’ as pound’s after-hours drop boxes close
The public has been called to exercise duty of care over animals found wandering, as a regional Qld council announces the closure of its after-hours drop boxes.
How you can learn from writer of acclaimed blockbuster movies
What do a toe-tapping penguin, the captain of a Royal Navy ship, and an adaptation of a beloved Queensland novel have in common? They all came from the mind of one man, and you can hear him speak on the art of screenwriting in Toowoomba.
Treasurer welcomes $6.5k security allowance after stalker experience
Toowoomba South MP and Qld Treasurer David Janetzki has welcomed new security allowances extended towards MPs after his own past experience with a stalker.
‘No day is the same’: Meet Toowoomba’s favourite apprentices
What does a plumber, a boilermaker and a rigger have in common? Find out what motivates Toowoomba’s favourite apprentices:
How two magnets are improving breast cancer surgery
A Toowoomba private hospital is leading the way in breast cancer surgery, with a simpler, less painful and more accurate way of locating and removing breast cancer.
Meet the dog groomer who wants the best for your four-legged friend
A new dog groomer has opened a salon in Newtown to make your dog feel as lush as they look after a bath and brush.
Spit: What an ex-con, ex-addict can teach us about mateship
Iconic Australian film character, Johnny Spiteri, known for asking the court who will pay for his bus fare in Gettin’ Square, returns to the big screen to teach us all a bit about mateship. Find out how Toowoomba got a starring role:
VOTE NOW: Who is Toowoomba’s favourite apprentice?
Whether they are sparkies, plumbers, mechanics or hairdressers, these apprentices are tackling the tools of their trade. Vote for you favourite here.
Meet the students aiming to fill a regional health worker shortage
As a way to combat a healthcare shortage, a regional Qld university has opened up two allied health programs in Toowoomba with the hopes to fill a much needed gap in the workforce. Meet a couple of the inspiring students:
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/journalists/christine-schindler