With her sights set on being drafted into the Brisbane Lions, a young Toowoomba AFL star has been inspired by a group of powerful First Nations women, and one of her biggest idols in the sport. Toowoomba has celebrated the incredible achievements of Indigenous women.
A major infestation of fire ants has been potentially prevented after a Toowoomba resident discovered the invasive insect inside second-hand machinery.
Keeping us fit, strong and healthy, there’s no shortage of quality personal trainers right here in the Darling Downs. Vote for your favourite trainer here.
World Environment Day drew dozens to a popular Toowoomba park at the weekend, with performers and stall holders helping inspire change. See photos from the event here.
In the shine of hundreds of candles, a grieving community stood in solidarity against the devastating effects of domestic violence and to pay tribute to a beloved Toowoomba mum.
Helping keep domestic violence victims safe starts with abusers holding a mirror up to themselves, experts say. Here’s how Toowoomba groups are trying to change the behaviour of perpetrators.
A rising tide of domestic violence victims are trapped in abusive homes as they wait for safe housing to open their doors – the reality is, without help, they may not make it out.
Toowoomba residents have made their voices heard at the local edition of a national series of rallies against domestic and family violence. Here are the reforms they say are needed.
Toowoomba’s Mother’s Day Classic looks set to beat last year’s massive fundraising total after seeing more than 300 participants. Our photo gallery here.
In the past month Toowoomba has lost four lives to alleged domestic and family violence incidents, and the grief-stricken community needs to see change before more lives are taken.
Treat mum to a special day and fight for women’s safety – here are ten things you can do this Mother’s Day weekend in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba watched the light fizzle out on hundreds of sparklers, each representing lives taken by domestic and family violence.
Joshy Mitchell has defied the odds his entire life, and it’s been partly thanks to a fundraiser that hits a special milestone this weekend. Here’s how you can help out:
FREE: The Queensland community has started opening its heart to a family struck by immense tragedy, after a suspicious Toowoomba house fire claimed the lives of three children. Here’s how you can support them:
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