General Interest
Member For Groom To Quit Politics
Senior government MP Ian Macfarlane has announced his retirement as the polling gap tightens between the Coalition and Labor. The veteran Queensland MP has decided not to contest his seat of Groom at the next election after 18 years in parliament, nine of which he spent as a minister. Five Liberal MPs and two Nationals […]
2016 Tour Of Toowoomba A Non-Event
The 4 day National Road Series cycling event, The Tour of Toowoomba, scheduled for April 2016, will take a 12-month holiday with the view of returning in 2017. An economic downturn in Toowoomba, Queensland’s largest regional inland city and failure to generate adequate sponsorship, are the main reasons cited by the organisers. According to Mac Stirling, […]
Absence of Debate Colours Stealthy Referendum
The move to extend Queensland’s parliamentary terms to four years has been dubbed capricious, marking the end for democracy and accountability in the State. Highly regarded Brisbane Lawyer, community activist and republic campaigner, David Muir believes the upcoming referendum has been deliberately kept absent from public debate as the Queensland Government makes a stealthy grab […]
Valentine’s Day And Newtown Park, Toowoomba
Friends of the Queensland State Rose Garden would like to thank everyone who supported their Valentine’s floral arrangements sale and assisting the fund raising for further improvements to the Garden in Newtown Park, Toowoomba. The Friends have had a fabulous offer of a collection of 200 rare Historic Roses and are seeking funding support to […]
A J MuRiel & MaVis Are Rockin’ Oz 4 A Cure
 RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. (NBCF) A J MuRiel & MaVis , is a talented and accomplished performing duo with an energetic passion to get out there and do something to help raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. A J MuRiel, the singer, song writer, musician […]
Margaret Street Markets Enters 3rd Year
Sunday, 7th February, ushers in the third year for Toowoomba’s much-loved Margaret Street Markets. The Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month in addition to a handful of special markets which are convened for specific purposes, ie Carnival of Flowers, Mother’s Day etc. Markets Committee member Greg Johnson reckons the Toowoomba region […]
Welcome BBQ For 2016
So you think you can sing?! Even if you’re not sure, you’ll find a warm welcome at the Toowoomba Philharmonic Society. Founded in 1903, the Society is older than the city of Toowoomba and prides itself on its contribution to the community over the past 110 years. As a community choir, the Society encourages people […]
Entries Closing Soon For Young Achiever Awards
Nominations for the Queensland Young Achiever Awards close on the 29 th January 2016, and there is only one week left to nominate an inspirational young Queenslander you know. You could make the world of difference to their confidence and promote the great work they do! Nominations are being sought in the following categories: ï‚· […]