Wildlife and human life will be the winners when community members plant trees at two bushland reserves in the Toowoomba region in October. Environmental Health, Parks and Recreation portfolio leader Cr Sue Englart welcomes the opportunity for members of the public to actively contribute to the revival and improvement of the two reserves. The first […]

In the month of October police will perform an extensive traffic enforcement blitz of the Darling Downs police district which will include all roads not just the major highways in the major communities of the Lockyer Valley, Darling Downs, Warwick and Goondiwindi. Last week has unfortunately seen the number of lives lost due to road […]

Ever wondered what the Freemasons’ secret handshake is or why they wear aprons? It’s that mystique that is expected to attract big visitor numbers when the Neil Street Masonic Centre throws open its doors for the inaugural Toowoomba Open House. The Masonic Centre will be one of 17 historic buildings taking part in the city’s […]

Now in its 64th year, the iconic Grand Central Floral Parade will once again wend its way through the heart of Toowoomba’s CBD to Queens Park on Saturday, September 21. The Parade starts at the new time of 3pm and the theme is “A Storybook of Colour”. Toowoomba Regional Council Tourism and Events Chair, Cr […]

Calling all car lovers! Witness the history of motoring unravel before your eyes, as car enthusiasts compete for the coveted Carnival Classic Car Awards. Toowoomba Regional Council Tourism and Events Chair Cr Geoff McDonald says the awards will take place Saturday, September 21 at the Godsall St Oval, Queens Park, Toowoomba. This is one to […]

Looking for a Carnival bargain? Toowoomba Regional Council Tourism and Events Chair, Cr Geoff McDonald, says there’s no better value than the special price of $6 entry (from 10am until 3pm) on Friday, September 20 to the Ergon Energy Flower, Food and Wine Festival. “This is the one for the early Carnival visitors,” he said. […]