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Joint Training Exercise In Toowoomba

Soldiers from the Army’s 11th Brigade have arrived in Toowoomba for a week-long interoperability training exercise, EXERCISE ARRAS, with Queensland Police Service (QPS) to improve joint procedures. EXERCISE ARRAS will see approximately 150 Army personnel deployed to the region as part of a response to a fictitious scenario. There will be an increase in activity […]

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Women’s Colour Blast

On Monday the 26th of April there will be a Women’s Colour Blast at Newtown Park in Toowoomba to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia, and Ovarian Cancer Australia. We currently have over 80 ladies signed up but would like to get over 100 there. This event is open to women […]

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Baillie Henderson Hospital Testing Site Reopens

Darling Downs Health has re-opened the drive-in COVID-19 testing site at the Baillie Henderson Hospital in response to the evolving situation in Brisbane. The Baillie Henderson testing site in Toowoomba will remain temporarily open 8.30am to 4pm until Thursday, 1 April 2021. Entry to the test site is via the Mort Street entrance only. Testing […]

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Toowoomba Women’s March for Justice

Toowoomba women will join thousands of people nationwide calling on the Prime Minister to act against gendered violence in Parliament and everywhere people live and work. Event Spokesperson Louise Noble said Toowoomba’s march is one of 36 official ‘Women’s March 4 Justice’ events happening across Australia in response to continuous claims of misogyny, sexual harassment […]

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Tours & Dead-Heading Back At State Rose Garden

Queensland State Rose Garden Inc. tours are resuming as from Saturday 31st October from 8.30am. If you would like to join a tour, you’re advised to meet at the Rose Cottage off Holberton Street, Toowoomba. The roses are in bloom, and the perfume in the air is delightful. Also, Friends of the State Rose Garden […]

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Kids Disability Cricket Program To Commence

The Southern District Magpies Cricket Club in Toowoomba are starting an All Abilities Cricket Program.” This program specifically caters to kids with a disability, and teaches them the fundamentals of cricket in a fun and safe environment. An 8 week program will start on Sunday the 18th of October which will then take place every Sunday […]

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Cobb+Co Museum & Carnival

From 14th to 27th September 2020 Surround yourself with a beautiful display of hanging baskets in the Museum Show Ring. While you’re here, cast your vote for the People’s Choice best hanging basket – supported by Yates. [cleveryoutube video=”Uwv6QCo7Ps0″ vidstyle=”4″ pic=”” afterpic=”” width=”” quality=”inherit” starttime=”” endtime=”” caption=”” showexpander=”off” alignment=”left” newser=”” margin=”true”] #trEATS From 1st to […]

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Climate Change – A Conversation of Faith

This Friday 25th September, St James Anglican Church hosts a conversation that explores how people of faith think about mutuality and responsibility in an age of climate crisis. Toowoomba priest, Reverend Deborah Bird, will be joined by Peter Catt, the Dean of St John’s Cathedral Brisbane and other guests for a conversation to be recorded […]

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