Work starts on $8m hospital expansion featuring 35m-tall crane
Construction is starting a major extension to one of Toowoomba’s biggest hospitals, and the project involves a 35m-tall crane.
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10 rescues since 2019: Questions over safety on Table Top Mountain
Emergency services, including RACQ LifeFlight, have needed to rescue at least 10 people from Table Top Mountain in recent years, as questions remain around safety.
GALLERY: All the photos captured at the 2023 Toowoomba Royal Show
Whether you enjoyed going full throttle on the dodgem cars track or reaching new heights on the roller-coasters, we captured all the thrilling moments spent at the 2023 Toowoomba Show. Check out our bumper photo gallery here.
Huge honour for restaurant revolutionising Toowoomba’s dining scene
A Toowoomba restaurant has become one of the region’s top dining options after receiving the prestigious honour of a chef’s hat – without even trying.
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Initial funding flows to $200m Toowoomba-Warwick pipeline
After months of uncertainty, $8 million in funding from the State Government will see the Toowoomba to Warwick water pipeline proceed.
More than 10,000 expected for first day of $19.5m Toowoomba Show
After several years of subdued crowds and cancellations due to COVID-19, the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland is hoping for a massive turnout on the first day of the Toowoomba Show.
Inland Rail scholarships awarded to worth USQ students
Three bright young sparks are the recipients of this year’s Inland Rail scholarships at the University of Southern Queensland.
Senator’s tearful tribute to activist as Greens set up fund
A special fund has been set up to help support the family of former Greens candidate and activist Thomas Coyne, who was killed in a car crash this week. Senator Larissa Waters made a tearful tribute to the 21-year-old.
‘Brave, bold and bright’: Toowoomba mourns activist’s death
Politicians and activists from across the Toowoomba and Queensland communities have paid tribute to a former Greens candidate and passionate activist, who was killed in a crash on Monday.
Opera at Jimbour returns in new format after COVID-19 hiatus
Internationally renowned musicians will make a beeline for Jimbour House as opera returns to the Western Downs. DETAILS HERE:
What easing of restrictions means for Toowoomba residents
The Premier has pushed forward the easing of restrictions as the state records only two new cases detected in hotel quarantine – here’s what this means for Toowoomba.
Botanic Gardens landmark closed due to upgrade works
A major landmark at the Queens Park Botanic Gardens will be upgraded by the Toowoomba Regional Council
Toowoomba collector buys ex-Gatton painter’s artwork for $125k
A Toowoomba art collector has picked up an ex-Gatton painter’s artwork for $125,000. But the painting’s future had was drastically different just 12 months ago.
Toowoomba crash victim remembered as ‘tireless advocate’
The victim of a horror crash near Allora has been revealed as a “tireless” advocate for marriage equality, climate action and progressive politics. He is being described as “kind, witty and full of effervescent energy” by friends.
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