‘Calibre of tenants’: How to get approved for a rental in Toowoomba
Regional Queensland real estate agents have revealed their tips on applying for a rental in the “new normal” of tight rental vacancy rates and soaring prices.
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Woman, 75, searching for a housemate days away from living in a tent
A 75-year-old pensioner has revealed how historically low rental vacancies has left her with days to find a home, or live in a tent.
Calls for city to be included in latest koala mapping
Environmental groups are pushing for the council to tighten protections and update koala habitat maps to prevent gaps and loopholes in the planning scheme from being exploited.
Queens Park to light up for Christmas in 22nd year bonanza
Move over Halloween, Christmas is here and the Lion’s Club of Toowoomba is once again planning to light up Toowoomba’s Queens Park with merriment and cheer. Details here.
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Zen-erous 24-hour yoga extravaganza creates mindful movement
Turn your Downward Dog into a Sun Salutation at Toowoomba’s first 24-hour yoga marathon to support regional mental health.
‘Please do not’: Verdict delivered on $300k museum plan
Residents have delivered their thoughts on Toowoomba Regional Council’s art museum proposal, after the contractor tasked with forming the business case was selected.
‘I’m so sorry’: New country music festival cancelled three days out from launch
The organiser of a new country music festival in the Toowoomba region has cancelled the event, blaming poor ticket sales on competition from a free, three day festival organised by the Gold Coast Council.
‘Web of relationships’: Toowoomba teens write their own script
In an entirely original script inspired from the story of Romeo and Juliet, a group of teens at drama camp navigate their way through a web of relationships. Catch their performance this weekend.
Photos: Flexi School graduates celebrate success at formal
The class of 2024 Toowoomba Flexi School graduates looked fabulous as they arrived to celebrate their successes at the formal. SEE THE FULL GALLERY
Man in 20s hurt after being hit by car in Toowoomba CBD
Police are investigating after a man suffered leg injuries when he was hit by a car in the Toowoomba CBD early Saturday.
Photos: Diamonds dazzle at hospital fundraiser
Diamond generosity was out with more than $100,000 raised at Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Ladies Luncheon on Friday. See all the photos, video:
Knife-wielding robot to revolutionise food processing
A regional Qld university has developed a knife-wielding robot that can cut with razor sharp precision and is expected to revolutionise the food industry within a few years. Watch the video:
Meet the best family day care educator in the Darling Downs
After years of being nominated for the title, a mother and daycare educator has been recognised as the best daycare educator in the Darling Downs region.
Fire ants resurface as councils face up to $15m containment bill
Fire ants have surfaced northwest of Toowoomba, located by dogs trained to detect the foraging invasive pests. It comes as a new report estimates the council bill could be up to $15m a year to contain the pests.
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