How city leaders are preparing for expected surge in Covid cases
Darling Downs department and council officials are preparing for a potential Covid-19 outbreak as tens of thousands of interstate travellers arrive into Queensland.
Toowoomba health
Keep up to date with local health news affecting the Toowoomba region and the Darling Downs.
Revealed: When Toowoomba will hit 90 per cent vaccination rate
The Toowoomba region is ready for the border restrictions to relax on December 13, after hitting the 80 per cent vaccination rate target. Here’s when we could hit the 90 per cent mark.
Hundreds more doctors: Landmark rural health deal reached
A landmark health agreement will deliver hundreds more student doctors every year to Toowoomba and the Darling Downs in a bid to curb a skillsforce shortage.
Deputy Premier: Omicron strain vindicates Wellcamp facility
The Wellcamp quarantine facility is nearly finished as a new Covid strain emerges, “vindicating” the decision.
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Former chaplain takes up manager role at Highfields retirement village
A retirement village north of Toowoomba has welcomed its third village manager in its 26 year history.
60 years strong: Cancer Council Queensland celebrate their incredible volunteers
After joining the charity in 2003, this oncology nurse said she hasn’t looked back since and hopes more and more people are made aware of the great services Cancer Council offer patients right here in Toowoomba.
Salon raises $10,000 for young Highfields girl with Leukaemia
Beautiful, bubbly Ellie Ross received the diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in January and her parents have been coming to terms with their new life ever since.
Darling Downs farms to be used for COVID quarantine as workers flock to region
The State Government is currently supporting applications for on-farm quarantine facility approvals so more than 500 Pacific workers can fill crucial worker shortages on farms in locations like the Lockyer Valley.
Husband and wife celebrate graduation success together
It really is ‘til death do us part for this who studied, graduated, and now work together after completing their Bachelor of Nursing at USQ.
What easing of restrictions means for Toowoomba residents
The Premier has pushed forward the easing of restrictions as the state records only two new cases detected in hotel quarantine – here’s what this means for Toowoomba.
Meet our new healthcare heroes: Duo join exclusive programs
Only eight candidates were successful in gaining entry into an exclusive nursing program, but this Canada native says the program is exactly where he is meant to be.
How a Toowoomba service is knocking down the barriers to mental health support
Discover the ground-breaking work Toowoomba Clubhouse is doing as it prepares to rebrand, knocking down barriers and shaking up the way we think about mental health support services in the process.
Red hot location: Toowoomba Red Cross move into new CBD digs
One of Australia’s most famous charities has shifted all of its Toowoomba operations into a historical building in the CBD, providing support for both disadvantaged youths and people struggling with homelessness.
Hope on a Hanger: Cancer centre launches first pop up op shop
Regional Queensland’s only cancer wellness centre has launched their first second hand pop up store at High St Plaza. Here’s how you can nab yourself a bargain while supporting cancer patients across the Darling Downs.
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