Come And Enjoy Australia Day 2017 At DownsSteam
There will be something for everyone at DownsSteam, including Live music in the “Piano Bar†coach and the Toowoomba Municipal Band will be be playing in “The Shedâ€Â. . Gates Open At 10am. There is an amazing line up of activities for the day with Site Tours (Incl. The Dreamtime Carriage),  view the latest former […]
Australian Of The Year More Important Than Ever
The announcement of the 2017 Australian of the Year holds more significance than ever in a time of global change and uncertainty, according to deputy chair of the National Australia Day Council, Robbie Sefton. The Tamworth businesswoman believes the leadership offered by this year’s winners of Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, […]
TRC Approves Appointment Of Town Crier
Oyez. Oyez. Toowoomba Regional Council today approved the appointment of Kevin Howarth as the Toowoomba Region Town Crier and Honorary Ambassador. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said he was pleased to welcome Mr Howarth to the important ceremonial role. Mayor Antonio said the Town Crier’s position added a unique touch to many civic and community […]
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 […]