Events
Joint Training Exercise In Toowoomba
Soldiers from the Army’s 11th Brigade have arrived in Toowoomba for a week-long interoperability training exercise, EXERCISE ARRAS, with Queensland Police Service (QPS) to improve joint procedures. EXERCISE ARRAS will see approximately 150 Army personnel deployed to the region as part of a response to a fictitious scenario. There will be an increase in activity […]
What To Expect In May’s Night Skies
Ancient fragments of Halley’s Comet will light up the sky this week, one of the meteoric highlights for avid stargazers in 2021. Astrophysicist Professor Jonti Horner said the famous comet had left behind a trail of debris along its orbit around the Sun for tens of thousands of years. “Earth passes through that debris twice a […]
25th Of April Concert And Attractions
After the ANZAC Day remembrances, have you thought about what you’ll be doing for the rest of the day? You could consider spending some time at Highfields Pioneer Village. The day will feature a tribute to the Light Horse and you’ll be able to view shearing and learn about beekeeping and butter making, take rides […]
Women’s Colour Blast
On Monday the 26th of April there will be a Women’s Colour Blast at Newtown Park in Toowoomba to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia, and Ovarian Cancer Australia. We currently have over 80 ladies signed up but would like to get over 100 there. This event is open to women […]
Commemorating ANZAC Day At The Museum
Join us at Cobb+Co Museum on Saturday 24th April as we celebrate the following day, ANZAC Day, with our Feature Artisan Ryan Carnie of Clyde Park Collections. Ryan will be demonstrating his metal art in our blacksmith shop, putting the final touches on his ANZAC hats. These hats will be available for sale in the […]
New Australian Conservation Group In Toowoomba
Australia’s longest-running national conservation group, the Australian Conservation Foundation is launching a group in Toowoomba. An event to launch the new ACF Community Toowoomba Group was held at the Queen’s Park Markets on Sunday 18th April. ACF Community Toowoomba will meet monthly and run a range of activities, from guided nature walks to skills and […]
What There Is To Know About The 2021 Toowoomba Royal Show
Damon Phillips, RASQ’s Chief Executive Officer, says 12 months ago we gathered here to excitedly talk about the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show and the impact it would have on the Toowoomba and Darling Downs Community. Unfortunately only 3 days later, all mass gatherings were cancelled and 6 days prior to our first exhibitors arriving […]
Baillie Henderson Hospital Testing Site Reopens
Darling Downs Health has re-opened the drive-in COVID-19 testing site at the Baillie Henderson Hospital in response to the evolving situation in Brisbane. The Baillie Henderson testing site in Toowoomba will remain temporarily open 8.30am to 4pm until Thursday, 1 April 2021. Entry to the test site is via the Mort Street entrance only. Testing […]
