Events
A Historic Moment As Australia’s Cardinal Set To Visit In 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba will welcome His Eminence Mykola Cardinal Bychok CSsR, Australia’s Cardinal and Bishop for Ukrainian Catholics in Australia and New Zealand, for his first ever visit to Toowoomba this March. To mark this significant occasion, the Diocese will host two exclusive events featuring a live interview with Cardinal Bychok conducted by […]
Toowoomba’s Blooming Talent Celebrated
Winners of The Chronicle Garden Competition 2025 were announced at the official awards presentation on 18 September 2025 • This iconic event continues to showcase Toowoomba’s passion and talent for gardening as part of the Carnival of Flowers. Toowoomba’s best gardeners have been recognised at The Chronicle Garden Competition Awards Presentation, celebrating the creativity, dedication, […]
Region Missing Out On Battery Rebate Benefits
With Regional Queenslanders calling for Home Battery to Grid Export Access, the Darling Downs Environment Council (DDEC) says Toowoomba is failing to make the most of its solar advantage, with new data revealing the region is lagging behind other parts of Queensland in taking up the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Despite Toowoomba ranking in […]
Community Protest to Protect Toowoomba’s Trees, Wildlife and Heritage
Highfields, QLD – The Protect Trees Toowoomba campaign, supported by the Darling Downs Environment Council (DDEC), is calling on residents across the region to join a peaceful community protest on Tuesday, September 9th at 1:00 PM at the corner of Barracks and Kuhls Road, Highfields. The protest comes in response to the clearing of more than 200 trees many of which […]
DownsSteam On Track For The Future – In Touch With The Past
Step back in time with DownsSteam Toowoomba! Our heritage steam trains and rail motors mainly run selected Saturdays or Sundays (plus weekdays during the Carnival of Flowers – refer Schedules) in September and November — steam whistles, vintage carriages, and stunning Darling Downs scenery. Bring the family, bring your camera, and make memories that echo […]
Celebrating Our Local Environmental Champions
DDEC Announces 2025 AGM Award Winners The Darling Downs Environment Council (DDEC) is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Annual Awards, formally recognised at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27 August. This year’s recipients embody the spirit of grassroots action, resilience, and care for the land, water, and wildlife of the Darling Downs. DDEC Coordinator, Ahri […]
Charity Race Day Tickets Now On Sale!
Tickets for the Toowoomba Hospice Charity Race Day, proudly supported by Neil Mansell Transport, are now available! Join us at Clifford Park Racecourse on Friday 6th September to kick off the Spring Racing Carnival in style. Toowoomba Hospice Business Manager, Mark Munro, said he was looking forward to another successful event. “We hope to welcome […]
World Science Festival Queensland Returns To Toowoomba With Robots And Rocketry
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience as World Science Festival Queensland returns to Toowoomba in August at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co. This year’s theme, Robots and Rocketry, will explore the cutting-edge wonders of STEM through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. The festival kicks off on Friday 15 August with a Student Day, offering school groups and home […]