1,700 Toowoomba Premises Connected To The National Broadband Network
NBN Co today announced certain parts of Toowoomba now have access to the National Broadband Network (NBN), allowing locals in the switched-on area to order a super-fast broadband service as from January 24th. This is a great day for Toowoomba, with the live network now passing over 1,700 local homes and businesses,†NBN Co Community […]
Talented Artists Exhibit To Assist Toowoomba Mental Health Facilities
Some of the region’s most talented artists have banded together to display & sell their works in aid of local Mental Health services at the Toowoomba Hospital. Organiser & local artist Christina Renata has been the driving force behind the ‘Raw 2013 Art Exhibition’ that has been staged this week at The Hidden Room for […]
Where And How Will You Celebrate Australia Day 2013?
Fly the flag, slap on the zinc cream and belt out the national anthem at any number of Australia Day activities across the region. Customer Services portfolio leader and Australia Day Committee chair Cr Anne Glasheen says Toowoomba Regional Council and local Australia Day committees are inviting residents to celebrate our national day on Saturday, […]
Roll Up, Roll Up, Roll Up To Toowoomba’s Burke and Wills Hotel On 25th January
Fred Brophy OAM is the last of the traveling boxing tent showmen. A fourth generation ‘carny’, Brophy is virtually the last man standing in this time-honoured sport that is every bit Australian as vegemite, Holden cars and kangaroos. It’s a sport that was part of the culture at Australian shows and events going back 50 […]
Minister Visits Toowoomba Region To Mark Flood Anniversary
The Federal Attorney-General and Minister for Emergency Services, Nicola Roxon visited Toowoomba on January 10th, 2013 to mark the second anniversary of the devastating floods. The flooding in Toowoomba, Murphy’s Creek, Grantham and the Lockyer Valley claimed 20 lives. During a special morning tea, Minister Roxon met with SES volunteers, members of Emergency Services Queensland […]
Toowoomba’s Christmas Tree Festival Entering Last Days
The Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke’s is in its 6th and final year – Christmas Tree Festival chairman Mr Stephen Buckley says there are no plans to hold the Festival again in the future. Attendances are up, and he is urging those who haven’t visited as yet to do so to experience the Toowoomba […]
Candlelight Vigil For Lives Lost in US School Shooting
St Luke’s Anglican Church on the corner of Herries and Ruthven Streets, Toowoomba will be holding a candlelight vigil from 5pm this afternoon with prayers for those who have lost their lives in the school shooting in Connecticut, USA , and for their families. All are welcome. Submitted by: Stephen Buckley for St Luke’s Toowoomba