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Cressbrook Dam Re-Opens To The Public
Cressbrook Dam has re-opened to the public for recreational purposes after testing shows water meets recognised safety standards. Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Portfolio Leader Cr Tim McMahon said Council has removed closure signage. “The campground at Cressbrook Dam will remain closed in line with the Queensland Government’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions,” Cr […]
Local Suppliers Given A Major Boost
Toowoomba Regional Council is adopting an amendment to its Procurement Policy giving extra price weighting to local suppliers when engaged by Council to supply goods or services. TRC Finance and Business Strategy Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said supporting local businesses and regional areas remains a priority and the changes to the policy ensured local businesses […]
Apply For A Permit To Light Fire
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is reminding South West Queensland residents of the Permit to Light a Fire system when preparing their properties for the upcoming bushfire season. Rural Fire Service (RFS) Acting Regional Manager Tim Chittenden said landholders needed to apply for a permit if they planned to light fires on their property […]
Mayor’s Tribute To Richard ‘Darby’ McCarthy
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has paid tribute to legendary Australian jockey Darby McCarthy OAM who died on Wednesday, 6th May aged 76. Born Richard Laurence McCarthy in Cunnamulla, he was given the nickname “Darby” – after famous 1930s jockey Darby Munro – while still a young boy, winning his first race at the age of 10 […]
Road Widening To Kleinton Waste Transfer Facility
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will commence road widening of a section of Kleinton School Road from Monday, 11 May with completion expected late June 2020 (weather permitting). TRC Water and Waste Chair Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said the road widening would support the construction of the new $13.9 million Tier 2 Waste Management Facility at Kleinton. […]
Look Up! There’s A Meteor Shower Above
The Eta Aquarid meteors, which are bits of debris left by the passing of Halley’s Comet, are about to begin streaking through the night sky. Good news is, it’s best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere. Known as Earthgrazers, such meteors enter the atmosphere at a very shallow angle, with the result that they can streak […]
Cooby, Cressbrook Dams Closed, Perseverance Re-opens
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) advises that Cressbrook Dam and Cooby Dam will remain closed to the public despite the easing of State Government’s restrictions on recreational activities including boating, fishing and picnics. Perseverance Dam will re-open to the public for picnicking; however, water access will remain restricted to Perseverance Aquatic Club members only. TRC Environment and Community […]
Win A Hamper For Your Mum
For Mother’s Day …Win a Luxury Pamper Hamper for your Mum or Grandmother – includes Wine, Chocolates, Candles, and plenty more! Toowoomba Hospice’s Administration and Fundraising Manager Mr Mark Munro said tickets are $2 each – they can be purchased online by going to https://24827.floktu.com “I am aware many people are not comfortable with buying […]
