Toowoomba’s wildest dreams come alive at children’s festival
An exciting exploration into the imaginative world of drop bears and stunned mullets had Toowoomba’s youngest grinning from ear to ear.
Toowoomba Education
Concordia students arrive in style for Valedictory Dinner
Concordia Lutheran College red carpet arrivals for their 2024 Valedictory Dinner. See all the arrivals and watch the video here.
GALLERY: All the arrivals of 2024 The Glennie School formal
The Glennie School red carpet formal arrivals. See all the glamour as the class of 2024 walk the red carpet in our photo gallery here.
New Spelling Bee champs crowned
After over 70,000 student registrations, three riveting rounds and every state and territory in Australia joining the hive, it’s time to meet the national champions of the 2024 PM’s Spelling Bee.
‘We got inundated’: Dozens come forward in school sexual abuse claim
The law firm investigating historical child sexual abuse at a prominent Christian College in Queensland said it was blown away by the number of people who came forward after it made a public appeal for information.
‘With great care’: Students volunteer at holiday camp
Children living with a disability were invited to a holiday camp at Toowoomba Grammar school where they were cared for by a cohort of year 11 students.
FULL GALLERY: St Saviour’s College formal arrivals
See all the colour and glamour of the St Saviour’s College formal arrivals in our gallery here.
Qld teacher trauma: ‘I have to face him like nothing happened’
A Queensland teacher has shared a harrowing confrontation, as a fresh push to protect educators gathers momentum.
‘Less distraction’: Truth behind Qld’s single-sex school debate
It’s the age old question, single-sex vs co-ed? We may finally have the answer.
‘Hurt or killed’: Parents push for 40km/h school zone on highway
Parents at a primary school along a national highway have called on the government to drop the speed limit to 40km/h and introduce cameras, fearing a student will either be hurt or killed.
First look: Elite school to light up Empire with Pirates of Penzance
Toowoomba Anglican School students will be proving they’re the “model of a modern major-general” when the school’s production of the Pirates of Penzance kicks off this week.
Elite Toowoomba school reveals new principal in 15-year first
One of Toowoomba’s top private schools has announced its new principal for 2025, snagging an experienced educator from one of Brisbane’s most prestigious colleges.
Top 10 worth $1b: Toowoomba’s richest schools revealed
Toowoomba’s richest and poorest schools have been revealed, showing the top 10 have a gross combined income of more than $1 billion. SEE HOW YOUR SCHOOL COMPARES
How a space-loving Aussie mum was selected from 23,000 to become an astronaut
When Katherine Bennell-Pegg applied to be an astronaut through the European Space Agency, she was one 23,000 aspiring space travellers. Here’s what it took for the mum of two to make it through the gruelling selection process.
Boy Swallows Universe author honoured with uni fellowship
Critically acclaimed author Trent Dalton first arrived at the University of Southern Queensland looking to escape his turbulent upbringing, but what he found were tools to understand the people around him and celebrate their stories.
‘Big shoes to fill’: Stalwart politician is uni’s new Chancellor
A well-known identity with years of political service and a lifetime of dedication to agribusiness and sustainability has been named the University of Southern Queensland’s new Chancellor.
Family fun space day held at UniSQ for National Science Week
Families are invited to a free, space-theme science day at the University of Southern Queensland that will include water rockets, lightning talks, solar telescopes, virtual reality space tours, slime making and face painting.
Children’s icon Emma Memma touches down in Toowoomba
One of Australia’s most loved children’s entertainers is coming to Toowoomba with a show set to dazzle her young fans.
Childcare could cost just $10 a day: See if you will be eligible
Relief is on the way for Aussie parents with changes planned to childcare fees and paid parental leave. See how they affect you.
New 110-place childcare centre planned for town amid ‘limited’ supply
A town just minutes from Toowoomba could be getting a new ‘premium’ childcare centre, after plans were lodged for a new 110-place facility.
Update: When Busy Bees Toowoomba will reopen
The regulatory authority for early childhood education has responded to the abrupt closure of a Toowoomba childcare centre, which left dozens of families scrambling for alternative care.
What parents should do every day to get kids school ready
Experts have revealed the simple things parents can do to get their children school ready, as a new report reveals which kids fall behind.
Concern over ‘predatory’ loans as Darling Downs debt levels spike
Household debt with services like Zip, Afterpay and payday loans on the Darling Downs has increased over the past year, as experts say companies are targeting groups with poor financial literacy.
New workshop for young girls to break down ‘stigma’ of periods
A Highfields businesswoman is hosting a special workshop aimed at education and empowering young girls to learn more about menstruation.
Back to School item now costing parents $284 per child
Australian parents will be slugged with a price hike on Back to School items unless they find ways to save. This is what they can expect to pay.
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Education is key: Expert pokes holes in PM’s Facebook ban for kids
Anthony Albanese floated the idea of banning social media for young people but leading expert on the psychological impacts of technology on young people said there are better ways to keep kids safe.
Cash splash in bid to address Qld teacher shortage
Up to $30,000 will be offered to new teachers in the latest push to fill vacant positions in regional and remote parts of the state.
Sculpture of journey of time and nature heads to Singapore
A sculpture which tells the story of time and space in nature created by a collaboration of artists, engineers and First Nation leaders has been unveiled in Toowoomba before it finds a permanent home in Singapore.
Mind-blowing facilities inside Qld’s $33k-a-year school
Queensland’s schools aren’t always cheap but you will be amazed what it’s like inside this prestigious school.
Lawyer shortage in regional Qld hits victims of family violence
The lack of lawyers across regional Queensland is having a devastating effect on those suffering from family violence, with calls to create incentives for legal workers to move bush.
Spelling Bee’s ‘perfect score kids’
The 2024 PM’s Spelling Bee saw a record-breaking 70,557 student registrations – now 4500 of them head to finals. See the top state and territory results.
Book Week: Best dressed winner crowned
The Chronicle put out a call to readers to vote for the region’s best-dressed Book Week costume, and now the votes are in. See who made the top five.
Magical characters descend on country town for Book Week
Magical characters straight out of the pages of books came to life as St Francis de Sales hosted the combined Book Week activities for the Clifton district. See all the colour and imagination in our photos here.
Gap widening as more Indigenous kids give school the swerve
Truancy rates in Australia are worse than they were a decade ago, with the gap in attendance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students widening.
Aussie teachers face this huge problem – and it’s getting worse
Longer hours and increased workloads are driving teachers in regional Australia to want to quit the profession before retirement age.
Glennie Jazz Fest provides afternoon of music and atmosphere
The Glennie School hosted an afternoon of jazz indulging guests with great music and atmosphere in the parklike school grounds. See the photos here.
Gallery: Sky’s the limit for science at university open day
UniSQ’s Open Day combined with science week this year in an effort to bring curious minds and families together to explore the university. See our gallery of photos here.
Spelling Bee breaks records after NAPLAN truth bomb
As experts call for a return to more explicit teaching in the wake of the nation’s NAPLAN results, teachers lead the charge with record students numbers in the PM’s Spelling Bee.
Severed leg, morgue visit: Teens get hospital trauma reality check
A real-life look at how choices land people in the ED and sometimes, the morgue has been given to a group of high school kids in an effort to save them from ending up in both.
‘Hesitancy not an excuse’: Court throws out teacher’s anti-vax appeal
A teacher who was stood down without pay for refusing to get vaccinated during the Covid pandemic had her appeal thrown out.
Meet the new Darling Downs LifeFlight doctor
With a passion for regional and emergency medicine, Toowoomba local Dr Sarah Ayles is taking her career to the skies. Meet her here.
Why Jules Robinson wants ‘more’ for her boys
Jules Robinson has welcomed son #2 with hubby Cam Merchant just months after launching her first book Ask Jules. Now they’re renovating — but their next project together might surprise you.
‘Built a legacy’: Musical marks historical milestone for city school
It’s a historical moment for one of Toowoomba’s biggest high schools, as staff and students prepare to stage one of the most iconic musicals ever written.
How this newborn got ‘two chins’ despite being born with blocked food pipe
A baby, born with a blocked food pipe, can now develop his feeding skills and associate a full mouth with a full stomach thanks to a new breastfeeding technique. Find out how this miracle bub got two chins.
The major issue with our schools – and how we can fix it
Our teachers have revealed the main concerns about their job – but how we can fix it remains a challenge.
Kids go for gold in PM’s Spelling Bee
More than 35,000 Aussie students have been registered to take part in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, as the mother of last year’s champion reveals how taking part in the competition helped her son.
‘Finest, ugliest, drama, fights’: 60+ Qld schools in new TikTok ratings scandals
Students from more than 60 Queensland schools including Gregory Terrace and Somerville House are engaging in online rating games including “smash or pass”. SEE THE LIST
Gallery: First Nations culture and traditions on show at Cobb and Co
School students of the region participated in a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in a unique program of activities at Cobb and Co. See details and photos here.
Gallery: Talent on show at Toowoomba Eisteddfod
Thousands of performers will take to the stage of The Empire Theatre for the second instalment of the City of Toowoomba Eisteddfod for 2024. See the photos here.
Fairness vs. integrity: First year nurses on battleground with AI
Thousands of Queensland university students have been left angry after claiming they’ve been falsely accused of using AI in their assessments, as universities across the state scramble to maintain academic integrity and fairness with the growth of the technology.
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