Bargain hunters’ delight: Furniture, clothes slashed by 50% for days
Shopping fanatics can take advantage of massive savings in Toowoomba for the next week, with all money raised going to support families in need.
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‘Starting salary $140K’: 50 high-paying no qualification jobs up for grabs
A Toowoomba region mine has hit a milestone of employing 250 full-time workers with the hopes of hiring another 50 in the coming months. Do you have what it takes?
105-year-old reveals quirky secret to long life
She has just turned 105 but this Aussie woman has no plans to slow down.
‘Up $200’: Outrage as rental prices continue to spike in Toowoomba
Toowoomba renters will pay $8500 more this year on rent than they would have in 2020 as households struggle to keep up with bills, drawing closer to the bottom line in order to keep a roof over their heads. Here’s what readers had to say:
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Shopper causes controversy by killing enormous snake at popular centre
An unwanted guest was spotted lurking outside a Toowoomba shopping centre before a concerned passer by took matters into their own hands, which caused onlookers to become upset. DETAILS
New $1.3bn hospital on track to meet planned opening date
The head of Darling Downs Health has provided an update on when the new Toowoomba Hospital will be open and what services it will house.
‘Magical’: How young rider went from brain injury to the Face of Weetwood
From as early as she could remember, Haylee Guarracino wanted to be a trackwork rider. She achieved that dream in 2017 but her career was cut short after a series of catastrophic falls, however she never let injuries keep her down.
‘Chunder to Chundee’: Toowoomba parents’ quest to end upchuck disasters
One stressful road trip with a violently ill toddler later, these Aussie parents think they’ve got the answer to all your messy car woes.
MEGA GALLERY: Murphys Creek Chilli festival brings the heat
The Murphys Creek Chilli Festival attracted thousands of attendees, including those brave enough to try their hand at tackling a fiery food challenge. The competition was hot, but one man’s tastebuds managed to tackle it all.
MEGA GALLERY: Thousands flock to see our beautiful park displays
The stunning floral displays of Toowoomba’s public parks and gardens have attracted thousands of visitors from across the country as the city celebrates the Carnival of Flowers. See the photos here.
Dry conditions call for total fire ban across South West Qld
A three-day total fire ban has been issued across South West Queensland as Queensland Fire Department urges residents to be prepared after a number of hazard reduction burns became out of control at the weekend.
Party continues for Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
The 75th year celebrations are not over yet, with plenty of family fun still to be had. See what’s on this week at the Carnival of Flowers.
Vital Darling Downs women’s support centre receives funding lifeline
A women’s support centre whose future hung in the balance has received the phone call they’ve long hoped for.
MAP: Toowoomba’s 95+ award-winning gardens you can visit right now
These are the best private gardens in Queensland, and they’re open to the public for a short time. Here’s how you can find them across Toowoomba region.
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