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Proposed Toowoomba Hospital Redevelopment
The proposed redeveloped Toowoomba Hospital, which would be located at the Baillie Henderson Hospital campus, is a large greenfield site which would deliver new and expanded health care services for our region’s growing population, while preserving the rich history and unique heritage-listed buildings at the site. Darling Downs Health and Building Queensland are currently working […]
Wear Maroon For Queensland’s Birthday
Toowoomba will glow maroon as the city landmarks light up to celebrate Queensland’s 161st Birthday on Saturday 6th June. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio is encouraging the community to wear maroon this week to show how much we love our State. Toowoomba’s CBD will be awash with a maroon glow as the coloured lights on […]
A New Name For Kleinton Park?
A new name has been proposed for a small remnant area of bushland at Charmaine Crescent, Kleinton, north of Toowoomba. The bushland area is home to remnant endangered dry vine rainforest which was prevalent in the Highfields area before development. The Friends of the Escarpment Parks volunteer group has requested if Council would consider formally […]
Reconciliation Week – ‘In This Together 2020′
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio is urging the community to take time to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we live on during National Reconciliation Week from Wednesday, 27th May to 3rd June 2020. Mayor Antonio said during National Reconciliation Week; we acknowledge the Aboriginal parties whose song lines traverse the lands we […]
Annual Appeal Brings Warmth To Cold Winters
For more than 10 years, the Civic Assist Winter Warmth Appeal has provided many households in our region with support. This year, with the added impact of COVID-19, the need is greater than ever. At a time when many a closet may be almost bare, Civic Assist is asking the public to help make a […]
Staged Re-Opening Of Council Service Centres
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Customer Service Centres will re-open counter service at four locations from Monday 25th May, 2020. The Toowoomba, Millmerran, Crow’s Nest and Pittsworth Customer Service Centres will re-open with no appointment necessary and new measures in place for the safety of staff and the community. Mayor Paul Antonio said Customer Service was […]
Cressbrook Dam Re-Opens To The Public
Cressbrook Dam has re-opened to the public for recreational purposes after testing shows water meets recognised safety standards. Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Portfolio Leader Cr Tim McMahon said Council has removed closure signage. The campground at Cressbrook Dam will remain closed in line with the Queensland Government’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions,†Cr […]
Local Suppliers Given A Major Boost
Toowoomba Regional Council is adopting an amendment to its Procurement Policy giving extra price weighting to local suppliers when engaged by Council to supply goods or services. TRC Finance and Business Strategy Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said supporting local businesses and regional areas remains a priority and the changes to the policy ensured local businesses […]