Mayor Supports Need For Lifeblood Donors
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio is calling on eligible residents to book an appointment to donate blood or plasma at their nearest Lifeblood donor centre. “Donating blood is an essential service that can be safely performed while adhering to the strict social distancing and health guidelines required in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic.” Mayor Antonio […]
Carnival Lane To Progress
Toowoomba-based construction company Taddio Building Group have been awarded the design and construction tender for Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) newest CBD pedestrian walkway and multi-functional public space at 174 Margaret Street. TRC Mayor Paul Antonio said construction is expected to start in the next couple of months. “I’m pleased to announce that construction on the […]
Toowoomba First New Term Council Meetings
Toowoomba Regional Council’s first statutory meeting will be held in The Annex at 10am on Thursday 23 April. Mayor Paul Antonio said, “At the first meeting Council will vote on the position of Deputy Mayor as well as assign portfolios to each Councillor.” “In addition to this, Council will be able to set a date […]
Limit Trips To Toowoomba Waste Facilities
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is urging the community wherever possible, to limit trips, limit passengers and maintain social distancing to help avoid delays when visiting Council’s waste management facilities. TRC General Manager of Water and Waste, Mr Damian Platts said Council had seen significant growth in visits to Waste Management Facilities (WMF) since mid-March when […]
Social Distancing At Toowoomba Swearing-In
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will follow strict limits on public gatherings when the new Council is sworn-in during a two-hour ceremony from 11.00 am, Thursday, 16th April 2020. TRC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brian Pidgeon said the rich tradition would continue with a swearing-in ceremony adapted to the current health directives in response to the […]
An Easter Message From Bishop Robert McGuckin
Most Reverend Robert McGuckin DD MCL JCL is Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba which covers the Darling Downs and South West regions of Queensland. Bishop Robert shares a message of hope and faith with the people of the Toowoomba Diocese during this extraordinary Easter season. With all church services suspended due to the COVID-19 […]
COVID-19 Testing Clinic Hours Change
Darling Downs Health’s drive-through novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing clinic, set up at the Baillie Henderson Hospital campus, has updated its opening hours during weekends and public holidays. The clinic will continue to open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays, however on public holidays and weekends the clinic will now open from 10am to 4pm. Located […]
TRC Election Result Firming As Count Continues
With the Electoral Commissiuon of Queensland having reached 73.20% of counting of votes in the Toowomba Regional Council poll the outcome is becoming evident. With 10 Councillors required, the Top Ten candidates and their vote tally is as follows: Rebecca Vonhoff 51, 167 Geoff McDonald* 48,797 Megan O’Hara Sullivan* 46, 998 Carol Taylor* 46,522 James […]
