War Spoils author Paul Dobbyn connects WWI family history with students, schools and a Toowoomba book launch.
The new Toowoomba Hospital will open in 2029, delivering more beds, mental health care and expanded services for the region.
The Parkes Elvis Festival returns 7–11 January 2026 with five days of music, parades, tribute shows and family fun.
Grand Central has confirmed extended Christmas trading hours, giving shoppers more time before Christmas and beyond.
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Easy Concrete Supply brings fast, reliable concrete delivery to Toowoomba
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Toowoomba gains its only dedicated children’s bookshop
Sweet Plot Bookshop opens as Toowoomba’s only children’s bookshop with strong demand and plans for new programs in 2026.

Toowoomba emerging as green energy hot spot
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Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald joins the Brisbane 2032 Host Mayors Advisory Group, ensuring the Darling Downs is part of Olympic planning.
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Hospital opening planned for 2029
The new Toowoomba Hospital will open in 2029, delivering more beds, mental health care and expanded services for the region.

Grand Central confirms extended festive trading
Grand Central has confirmed extended Christmas trading hours, giving shoppers more time before Christmas and beyond.

Easy Concrete Supply brings fast, reliable concrete delivery to Toowoomba
Easy Concrete Supply launches in Toowoomba, giving builders and homeowners fast online access to premix concrete.

Toowoomba gains its only dedicated children’s bookshop
Sweet Plot Bookshop opens as Toowoomba’s only children’s bookshop with strong demand and plans for new programs in 2026.

Search begins for Team Queensland 2026 delegates
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War Spoils author Paul Dobbyn connects WWI family history with students, schools and a Toowoomba book launch.
The new Toowoomba Hospital will open in 2029, delivering more beds, mental health care and expanded services for the region.
The Parkes Elvis Festival returns 7–11 January 2026 with five days of music, parades, tribute shows and family fun.
Grand Central has confirmed extended Christmas trading hours, giving shoppers more time before Christmas and beyond.