Travelling Into The Toowoomba CBD?
Russell Street (Victoria Street to Ruthven Street, Toowoomba) is closed to eastbound traffic from 14/02/2021 until further notice. Traffic disruptions may occur during preparation for the Russell Streetscape upgrade. Signage and traffic management measures will be in place, as required. The upgrade will provide new pavement and footpaths, a tree-lined centre median from Victoria Street […]
Good News For Chocolate-Lovers
Feeling bad about scoffing down all that Valentine’s Day chocolate? No need in future! Food scientists from the University of Southern Queensland have teamed up with chocolate-makers to invent a healthier alternative, removing the guilt from our favourite pleasure. Dominated by nutrient-rich, organic ingredients such as blueberries and macadamia nuts, the dark substitute is packed full of antioxidants. […]
Aged Care Sector Unites
Over the past two decades, successive governments have failed to act on more than 20 independent reports signaling the need for major reform in aged care. We cannot allow this to continue. We all deserve to age in comfort and with dignity, wherever we live. Yet that right is being denied to some 1.3 million […]
Healthy Living On A Budget
The Healthy Living on a Budget program provides participants with the power to make better lifestyle choices. This is our third year running this highly successful program in Toowoomba. It is a FREE PHN funded program and is open to all adults 18 – 80 years of age.Day: Fridays starting March 5th for 6 weeks Time: […]
Winton – There At The Beginning Of QANTAS
When QANTAS was formed as a Queensland company on November 16 1920, Winton was recorded as the Registered Office. When QANTAS held its first meeting of the Board of Directors, it was held at the Winton Club. When QANTAS first approached a bank, it was the Bank of New South Wales in Winton. Winton is […]
2021 Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest Cancelled
Lifeline Darling Downs has sadly announced that due to the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 and concerns about being able to successfully manage large crowds, they have decided to cancel this year’s Chronicle / Lifeline Bookfest which would have occurred in early March 2021. They have however set up a “Bookfest Pop-Up Shop” at the Wilsonton […]
“Think Globally, Act Locally”
New Heritage brochure launched on Australia Day at Highfields Pioneer Village Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE) Inc. is pleased to announce that its new “Directory of Heritage Facilities and Key Landmarks across the Toowoomba Regional Council Jurisdiction” brochure was launched during Australia Day celebrations at the Highfields Pioneer Village, on Tuesday, 26th January, […]
