Darling Downs Residents Urged To Party Safe This New Year’s Eve
Darling Downs Police are urging party-goers to plan ahead and use common sense as preparations get underway for New Year’s Eve celebrations across the area. District Officer Superintendent Mark Kelly said police were well-prepared for celebrations  â€ traditionally one of the busiest for crews across the Downs. “The key to a great New Year’s Eve […]
The Bishop’s Christmas Message 2016
The Most Reverend Robert McGuckin DD MLC JLC, Bishop of the Diocese of Toowoomba with this year’s Christmas Message…
A Happy Birthday To Toowoomba’s Thursday Farmer’s Market
My Local Feast Farmers’ Market celebrates 1 year As we near Christmas celebrations, the My Local Feast Farmers’ Market gets ready to blow out its first birthday candle. The brainchild of Josie Townsend, the weekly farmers’ market is designed to attract regular shoppers and tourists alike, looking to genuinely support local farmers by directly buying […]
Roadworks Warrego Highway (Toowoomba Range)
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be undertaking resurfacing works on sections of the westbound lane of the Toowoomba Range on Sunday, 11 December 2016, weather permitting. Contractor Boral will be undertaking works over a 24 hour period in order to minimise the impact on traffic and maximise safety for the travelling […]
“Tasting Success” – 30 days until NDIS
On Friday 2 December 2016 Warrina Services will host an inclusive event to coincide with International Day of People with a Disability. Local business people, community members and people with a disability, their families and carers are invited to hear an inspirational speaker, Ms Laura Scurr and enjoy a shared barbeque lunch (from 11am to 1pm) in the […]
Advice For Residents To “Stay Cool†In Hot Conditions
Healthcare workers are reminding residents to be mindful of their health as the region braces for a possible heatwave at the end of this week. Darling Downs Public Health Unit Director Dr Penny Hutchinson said hot weather could lead to dehydration, sunburn and other more serious heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. “Heat stroke occurs […]
Temperatures On The Rise With Severe Heatwave Conditions For Queensland
Temperatures are forecast to peak in inland areas towards the end of the week with widespread temperatures in the low 40s, and gusty winds contributing to elevated fire danger across Queensland. Severe to extreme conditions are forecast for much of southern and central Queensland from Thursday, and forecast to continue into early next week with […]
Hello from Toowoomba’s Christmas Tree Festival!
It’s on again in 2016 at Middle Ridge Uniting Church, Stenner Street, Toowoomba from the 7th to the 16th of December The theme for this year is ‘Christmas around the World‘. Visitors to the festival are asked to contribute a gold coin donation which will be distributed to two south-east Queensland charities. 2016 donations will […]