Toowoomba
New Term For Toowoomba Regional Council
The first meeting for the newly formed Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) was held earlier today inside The Annex at the rear of City Hall.While social distancing guidelines kept Councillors spaced apart in the alternative venue, Mayor Paul Antonio ensured business was on track with the unveiling of new portfolio chairs and leaders. The first item […]
Lifeline Toowoomba Bookfest Reminder
Thousands of books will be on sale along with dolls, toys and games with nothing over $5 and most items considerably less. Bookfest is being held in the Founders Pavilion at Toowoomba Showgrounds. There is free admission, free parking and Eftpos available. Now in its 40 th year proceeds from the event go towards Lifeline […]
Love Is The Rose
The Rose speaks to all Ages and in all Colours The Queensland State Rose Garden’s Major Fundraiser of 2020 is their sale of Valentine’s Day floral arrangements. All Roses used are purchased locally and NEVER PICKED FROM THE ROSE GARDEN. Volunteers from Toowoomba’s Floral Art Group create beautiful arrangements from single Rose to Small, Medium […]
Darling Downs Pioneering Spirit Captured
Family historians have captured the stories of 60 pioneers from Toowoomba and across the Darling Downs. The book titled “Men of Fire, Iron and Leather” gathers the history of coachbuilders, blacksmiths and wheelwrights, saddlers and bootmakers across the 19 th and early 20 th centuries. The Toowoomba and Darling Downs Family History Society documents family […]
It’s Time To Welcome In The New Year
To finish 2019 in style, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will once again host a free night of family friendly celebrations in lower Queens Park, off Margaret Street, Toowoomba. TRC Environment and Community Committee Chair Councillor Geoff McDonald said the celebrations were an ideal opportunity for residents to unwind and reflect on the past year. “With […]
Discover Science On The Move At Cobb+Co Museum
Explore the scientific principles of music, light, force and motion with a range of fascinating and interactive experiences at Cobb+Co’s latest exhibition Science on the Move, now open With 23 exhibits and 35 hands-on activities, visitors can engage both the body and the mind in all things science. Queensland Museum Network CEO Dr Jim Thompson […]
BreastScreen Toowoomba 400,000th Screen
BreastScreen Toowoomba Service has screened its 400,000th woman since its inception in 1992. This milestone coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated every October. BreastScreen Toowoomba Service Health Promotion Officer Alexandra Robbins-Hills said the screening was a momentous occasion. “Every one of these screens has played a vital part in working towards better health outcomes […]
Connection And Mateship For Older Men With Dementia
A newly opened men’s shed at a Glenvale aged care home is helping older men with dementia reconnect with their past and forge new friendships. Toowoomba West Men’s Shed president Murray Trewavas has collaborated with Ozcare Aged Care Facility on Greenwattle Street to provide residents with projects to work on in between his monthly visits […]
