General Interest
Coming Back Into Australian Hands
Vegemite’s Future Looks ‘Bright As Bright Can Be’ The grandson of Vegemite’s inventor has welcomed Bega Cheese’s acquisition of Australia’s iconic spread as ‘a perfect fit’. Jamie Callister, the author of The Man Who Invented Vegemite (Allen and Unwin 2012), said his grandfather was not only an acclaimed scientist and food chemist, but also a […]
Australia Day In The Toowoomba Region
You’re invited to show your national pride by joining any of Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) community celebrations planned for Australia Day on Thursday, January 26th. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Council was pleased to be involved in presenting a range of free events around the region that offered a great family outing. Mayor Antonio […]
We are Back!!!!
Keep calm, we are back. We hope you had a great holiday season. Our weekly farmer’s markets start again this week. Come and check out what our local farming and food community have on offer. Every Thursday from 3pm – 7pm on the front lawns at the Empire Theatre 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba. Fruit & […]
Belgian World War I Exhibition In Oakey From 12-29 January
An exhibition honouring the World War I sacrifice of Australian personnel on the Western Front in Belgium will be on public display at the Australian Army Flying Museum at Oakey from January 12-29. The Great War in Broad Outlines (The history of the First World War) is a touring exhibition organised by the Belgian Embassy […]
Free Music in the Blooms With Summer Tunes
Enjoy lazy summer Sundays with an outing to Toowoomba Regional Council’s free Summer Tunes in the Blooms program across January and February starting this Sunday (January 8). Sunday’s music program starts near the children’s play area in Queens Park for the Children’s Capers segments from 10am to noon. An added feature in Queens Park is […]
Darling Downs Residents Urged To Party Safe This New Year’s Eve
Darling Downs Police are urging party-goers to plan ahead and use common sense as preparations get underway for New Year’s Eve celebrations across the area. District Officer Superintendent Mark Kelly said police were well-prepared for celebrations  â€ traditionally one of the busiest for crews across the Downs. “The key to a great New Year’s Eve […]
The Bishop’s Christmas Message 2016
The Most Reverend Robert McGuckin DD MLC JLC, Bishop of the Diocese of Toowoomba with this year’s Christmas Message…
A Happy Birthday To Toowoomba’s Thursday Farmer’s Market
My Local Feast Farmers’ Market celebrates 1 year As we near Christmas celebrations, the My Local Feast Farmers’ Market gets ready to blow out its first birthday candle. The brainchild of Josie Townsend, the weekly farmers’ market is designed to attract regular shoppers and tourists alike, looking to genuinely support local farmers by directly buying […]