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Jarrard is a reporter for The Chronicle, covering a variety of topics and interests. Born and raised in Maclean on the NSW north coast, Jarrard was previously crime/court reporter and deputy editor for The Daily Examiner for five years. His interests include playing the guitar, fishing and trying to maintain a positive K/D in Call of Duty.

Jarrard Potter

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Community News

Taylah Gill (left) and Erin Neill from TE Plant Co at the Makers Market Garden Fair on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Covid lockdown plants seed for unique garden business

Working from home during last year’s Covid-19 lockdown, two friends decided to grow their interest in gardening into a one-of-a-kind garden market stall, which is now thriving.

Council

Sewerage strategy reports endorsed by council

Sewerage planning reports for two of Toowoomba’s major growth areas reveals up to $60 million will need to be spent on sewerage infrastructure over the next 40 years.

Toowoomba

Border town prepares for return of passes

From Monday, all movements from New South Wales into Queensland will require a border pass, however Goondiwindi Regional Council don’t expect to see hard border closures.

Toowoomba

Improved phone reception coming to Toowoomba suburb

Mobile phone reception coverage is set to receive a boost in this Toowoomba suburb, with a new phone tower up and running.

Police & Courts

Police issue warning to beware pyramid scheme scams

With a rise in reports of pyramid schemes across the state, Queensland Police are reminding the community to be vigilant.

Police & Courts

Revealed: How many cops are joining the Darling Downs beat

Queensland Police Service has welcomed 96 new officers to their ranks who will now join police districts across the state. Find out how many new officers will be based on the Darling Downs.

Toowoomba

Watch: Toowoomba North MP pays tribute to late mother

Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts has delivered an emotional speech in Queensland parliament to his late mother Bev.

Police & Courts

Therapy dog providing Hope to Toowoomba Childrens Court

A three-year-old labradoodle is using her calming presence to de-escalate potentially volatile court scenarios.

Toowoomba

Darling Downs Health calling for nurses to help vaccine rollout

Applications are now being taken to be a part of history and help on the front line of our region’s battle against Covid-19.

Toowoomba

Toowoomba residents sitting on a superannuation bonanza

New data has revealed that on average, Toowoomba residents are sitting on one of the biggest retirement nest eggs in Queensland.

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