Devastating milestone nears as region battles Covid
As Covid cases continue to drop across the region, residents have been urged to remain vigilant as the district heads towards a devastating milestone. Find out what is happening here.
Toowoomba health
Keep up to date with local health news affecting the Toowoomba region and the Darling Downs.
‘A thorny rose’: St George woman remembered as dedicated activist
Her home was devastated by the 2011 floods, she caught a terminal illness making it hard to breath, then she changed the laws and spotlighted the horrors of the aged care sector. Kylie Kilroy lived an extraordinary life, according to her son.
‘It is hell’: Toowoomba mum slams NDIS over son’s funding cut
Robyn Vahua dedicates a huge chunk of her week just trying to prove to the NDIS that her son has a disability and needs funding. Now she’s worried he won’t be able to keep living with her.
Why Covid rules are putting Toowoomba boarding students at risk
The principal of a prestigious Toowoomba school has slammed Covid rules for “essential workers”, saying they were hurting the city’s boarding students. Find out why here.
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‘Diabolical’: City businesses’ plea for support amid Covid fears
Toowoomba businesses have faced a tough period, with the fear of Omicron driving away customers. Now they’re calling on the council to back them up and offer support.
SEE WHERE: Thousands of RATs fill Toowoomba stores
RATs are in high demand in the Toowoomba region. Here’s all you need to know about where and how you can access them.
Authorities buoyed by ‘huge demand’ for Darling Downs child jab
In a boost for the region’s vaccination rates, hundreds of Darling Downs children have now gotten their first jab against Covid-19. Health authorities have also revealed why testing wait times could be much lower from now on.
Revealed: Toowoomba region’s first vax rate passes 95 per cent
Toowoomba residents have responded to the call to get vaccinated, with the region’s first-jab rate passing 95 per cent. Its second-dose rate is also ahead of Queensland.
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.
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.
Police investigating informal street party outside anti-mandate bar
Police have confirmed it is investigating an informal street party that formed outside a controversial Toowoomba bar on New Year’s Eve, after supporters were blocked from entering.
Meet Toowoomba scientist behind cutting edge Covid home testing kit
Dr Scott Fry’s work has created a highly accurate home testing kit for Covid-19. With rapid testing kits now becoming popular, the former Toowoomba scientist is backing their rollout.
Revealed: 10 incredible projects reshaping Toowoomba’s future
Toowoomba’s economic future is looking bright if these projects are anything to go by. We explore the 10 developments set to kick our region’s economy into overdrive.
First look: Inside Toowoomba’s new 1000-bed quarantine facility
Guests will be staying at Toowoomba’s new quarantine facility within weeks, as the first stage at Wellcamp nears completion. See the photos here.
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