Residents in hospital as nursing home outbreak grows to 43
The Covid-19 outbreak within a Lockyer Valley nursing home has continued to grow, with 17 residents and 26 staff members contracting the virus. Two residents are also in hospital.
Toowoomba business
Keep up to date with what is happening in the business scene in Toowoomba and on the Darling Downs.
New childcare centre planned for growing Toowoomba suburb
The owners of a major showroom and homewares centre in Toowoomba has put forward plans for a new 108-place childcare facility next door.
Small businesses wary as city braces for more Covid cases
Toowoomba’s small businesses have taken new mask mandates in the stride as they seek to make the most of the current situation. But they say fears are growing over a spike in local Covid cases.
Shearing shed to be transformed into wedding, function venue
Imagine enjoying a wedding while watching live demonstrations of sheep shearing. That’s what has been proposed for a renovated wool shed southwest of Toowoomba.
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New owners for popular Toowoomba CBD eatery
The CBD eatery sells a range of pies, pizzas, sandwiches and gourmet doughnuts and the new owners want to add even more tasty items to the menu.
Proposed podcast tells harrowing stories of bushfire survival
An eye-opening new podcast will profile Darling Downs farmers and residents who lost their livelihoods during the worst bushfires Queensland has seen in modern times.
Country town enlists international assistance for tourism award bid
It’s an unassuming, quaint country town west of Toowoomba but it’s made its mark on the tourism scene. Now, it’s taking its bid for tourism success overseas.
Future of proposed quarantine hub at Wellcamp Airport looking bleak
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly says the Federal Government currently has ‘no plans’ to look at alternative facilities to hotel quarantine.
Revealed: How city’s best bakery earned its number one spot
The owners of one of Toowoomba’s most popular bakeries. almost gave up on life as bakers more than a decade ago. Now they have been crowned the title of best bakery in the region.
How you can be part of unique one-stop collective garage sale
A one-stop garage sale event is coming to Toowoomba where you can shop preloved goods all at the one location while raising funds for a children’s charity. Find out how you can get involved.
Newest sports bars operating in Toowoomba CBD
In the past few months a number of new sports bars have opened in the CBD, with residents able to watch their favourite games on the big screen while enjoying delicious hot dogs, wings and pizzas.
Local academics deep dive into Australian military history
A group of USQ academics will embark on an in-depth investigation into the country’s military history and how it’s represented through local artefacts and monuments.
Sit among the vineyards at picturesque restaurant
Rosalie House Vineyard and Cellar Door was more than 10 years in the making for one Toowoomba family, planting vines in 2005 in the hopes of one day being able to open a restaurant.
State support would add serious power to regional water vision
The Southern Queensland Inland and New South Wales Border Regional Water Alliance is seeking support from the State Government to help it progress plans for water security.
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