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A 16-year-old boy from Rockville has been charged with ten offences following a robbery in Wilsonton and allegedly attacked an 85-year-old woman.
Toowoomba residents with mining experience can get free lung checks on August 26-27, 2024, at Queens Park. The HEART5 truck will offer screenings for mine dust lung diseases.
Toowoomba urgently needs 200 more blood and plasma donors between August 21 and 26 to help address Queensland’s critical blood shortage caused by record-high cancellation rates.
The Cox family donated The Family Tree sculpture to Carinity Brownesholme to thank the staff for their care of Margot Cox OAM. The sculpture, created from recycled materials, represents the family’s connection to the community and their rural roots.
Australian music favs bring the soundtrack to the Festival of Food & Wine The 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will come alive for four blooming weeks, from September 13-October 7, opening with three days of Festival of Food and Wine, from September 13-15. Thirsty Merc, Pete Murray, Kate Ceberano and James Reyne will join other leading and local sound-makers at Queens Park’s sumptuous celebration for all things food and wine. Pete Murray, known for his hit songs “Better Days”, “Feeler”, “So Beautiful” and “Opportunity” says his music continues to serve as the soundtrack for so many of his fans. “I’ve always prided myself on writing good lyrics, and I’m respected for what I write because my songs tend to make people think about where they are compared to where they wanna
Six ambulance officers have received awards for bravery for attempting to save the life of Toowoomba police officer after he had been shot by a gun man in 2017. Nicholas Anthony Abussi, Adam Ross Flory, Steven John Apthorp, Douglas McKenzie, Maria Frances Mourilyan, Lay Jane Ong and Jamieson Woods all have received commendations for brave conduct in relation to the shocking incident. The six officers were sent to Gatton the afternoon of May 29, 2017 after fugitive Ricky Maddison shot police officer Senior Constable Brett Forte was shot . Despite being urged to take cover because Maddison was still shooting, the six ambulance officers attempted to save Snr Const Forte’s life. The brave conduct citation from the Governor General’s office
A 45-year-old man who was shot by a police officer at a North Toowoomba home on Monday was armed with a knife, police say. Police went to the property on Ruthven Street around 4.40pm Monday to speak to a man in relation to an assault case. A 45-year-old man armed with a knife came at police and was shot in the chest, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. He has been transported to Toowoomba Hospital and remains in a critical condition, police said. He is yet to be charged with any crimes. Two officers received minor injuries and were treated at hospital. The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption
Toowoomba residents are being invited to have their say about the region’s road safety plan. Toowoomba Regional Council has released its draft Toowoomba Region Road Safety Strategy 2024-2028, which is designed to reduce road trauma in the region. Councillor Trevor Manteufel said the council was “working towards a vision of zero road deaths and serious injuries in our region.” “The 2024-2028 draft strategy proposes a framework for Council, its key road safety stakeholders and the broader community to work on this vision together,’’ he said. “Loss of life and serious injuries from road crashes have a devastating impact on our community. “With a network of nearly 6,700 kilometres of sealed and unsealed roads, the safety and wellbeing of all road
Toowoomba’s property market experienced a significant surge in the first months of 2024, with the city recording notably strong sales at the higher end of the market.
What’s Happening Following recent data released from MCG Quantity Surveyors, it reveals that regional markets are demonstrating higher rental yields compared to metropolitan areas. Regional Areas Outperforming Metros “Regional areas are exhibiting higher rental yields than metropolitan areas,” says Mike Mortlock, Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. “For instance, West Pilbara in Western Australia has house yields of 9.85% and unit yields of 13.12%, driven by strong rental demand in the mining sector.” Zooming In Victoria’s Campaspe region reports house yields of 6.23% and 11.28% for units. These yields are influenced by affordable property prices and consistent rental demand. “Regions like Campaspe in Victoria are currently reflecting strong rental yields,” Mortlock notes. Queensland’s Outback – South and Bowen Basin –
A 16-year-old boy from Rockville has been charged with ten offences following a robbery in Wilsonton and allegedly attacked an 85-year-old woman.
Toowoomba residents with mining experience can get free lung checks on August 26-27, 2024, at Queens Park. The HEART5 truck will offer screenings for mine dust lung diseases.
Toowoomba urgently needs 200 more blood and plasma donors between August 21 and 26 to help address Queensland’s critical blood shortage caused by record-high cancellation rates.
The Cox family donated The Family Tree sculpture to Carinity Brownesholme to thank the staff for their care of Margot Cox OAM. The sculpture, created from recycled materials, represents the family’s connection to the community and their rural roots.
Australian music favs bring the soundtrack to the Festival of Food & Wine The 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will come alive for four blooming weeks, from September 13-October 7, opening with three days of Festival of Food and Wine, from September 13-15. Thirsty Merc, Pete Murray, Kate Ceberano and James Reyne will join other leading and local sound-makers at Queens Park’s sumptuous celebration for all things food and wine. Pete Murray, known for his hit songs “Better Days”, “Feeler”, “So Beautiful” and “Opportunity” says his music continues to serve as the soundtrack for so many of his fans. “I’ve always prided myself on writing good lyrics, and I’m respected
Six ambulance officers have received awards for bravery for attempting to save the life of Toowoomba police officer after he had been shot by a gun man in 2017. Nicholas Anthony Abussi, Adam Ross Flory, Steven John Apthorp, Douglas McKenzie, Maria Frances Mourilyan, Lay Jane Ong and Jamieson Woods all have received commendations for brave conduct in relation to the shocking incident. The six officers were sent to Gatton the afternoon of May 29, 2017 after fugitive Ricky Maddison shot police officer Senior Constable Brett Forte was shot . Despite being urged to take cover because Maddison was still shooting,
A 45-year-old man who was shot by a police officer at a North Toowoomba home on Monday was armed with a knife, police say. Police went to the property on Ruthven Street around 4.40pm Monday to speak to a man in relation to an assault case. A 45-year-old man armed with a knife came at police and was shot in the chest, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. He has been transported to Toowoomba Hospital and remains in a critical condition, police said. He is yet to be charged with any crimes. Two officers received minor injuries and were treated at
Toowoomba residents are being invited to have their say about the region’s road safety plan. Toowoomba Regional Council has released its draft Toowoomba Region Road Safety Strategy 2024-2028, which is designed to reduce road trauma in the region. Councillor Trevor Manteufel said the council was “working towards a vision of zero road deaths and serious injuries in our region.” “The 2024-2028 draft strategy proposes a framework for Council, its key road safety stakeholders and the broader community to work on this vision together,’’ he said. “Loss of life and serious injuries from road crashes have a devastating impact on our
Toowoomba’s property market experienced a significant surge in the first months of 2024, with the city recording notably strong sales at the higher end of the market.
What’s Happening Following recent data released from MCG Quantity Surveyors, it reveals that regional markets are demonstrating higher rental yields compared to metropolitan areas. Regional Areas Outperforming Metros “Regional areas are exhibiting higher rental yields than metropolitan areas,” says Mike Mortlock, Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. “For instance, West Pilbara in Western Australia has house yields of 9.85% and unit yields of 13.12%, driven by strong rental demand in the mining sector.” Zooming In Victoria’s Campaspe region reports house yields of 6.23% and 11.28% for units. These yields are influenced by affordable property prices and consistent rental demand. “Regions
A 16-year-old boy from Rockville has been charged with ten offences following a robbery in Wilsonton and allegedly attacked an 85-year-old woman.
Toowoomba residents with mining experience can get free lung checks on August 26-27, 2024, at Queens Park. The HEART5 truck will offer screenings for mine dust lung diseases.
Toowoomba urgently needs 200 more blood and plasma donors between August 21 and 26 to help address Queensland’s critical blood shortage caused by record-high cancellation rates.
The Cox family donated The Family Tree sculpture to Carinity Brownesholme to thank the staff for their care of Margot Cox OAM. The sculpture, created from recycled materials, represents the family’s connection to the community and their rural roots.
Australian music favs bring the soundtrack to the Festival of Food & Wine The 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will come alive for four blooming weeks, from September 13-October 7, opening with three days of Festival of Food and Wine, from September 13-15. Thirsty Merc, Pete Murray, Kate Ceberano and James Reyne will join other leading and local sound-makers at Queens Park’s sumptuous celebration for all things food and wine. Pete Murray, known for his hit songs “Better Days”, “Feeler”, “So Beautiful” and “Opportunity” says his music continues to serve as the soundtrack for so many of his fans. “I’ve always prided myself on writing good lyrics, and I’m respected for what I write because my songs tend to make people think about where they are compared to where they wanna
Six ambulance officers have received awards for bravery for attempting to save the life of Toowoomba police officer after he had been shot by a gun man in 2017. Nicholas Anthony Abussi, Adam Ross Flory, Steven John Apthorp, Douglas McKenzie, Maria Frances Mourilyan, Lay Jane Ong and Jamieson Woods all have received commendations for brave conduct in relation to the shocking incident. The six officers were sent to Gatton the afternoon of May 29, 2017 after fugitive Ricky Maddison shot police officer Senior Constable Brett Forte was shot . Despite being urged to take cover because Maddison was still shooting, the six ambulance officers attempted to save Snr Const Forte’s life. The brave conduct citation from the Governor General’s office
A 45-year-old man who was shot by a police officer at a North Toowoomba home on Monday was armed with a knife, police say. Police went to the property on Ruthven Street around 4.40pm Monday to speak to a man in relation to an assault case. A 45-year-old man armed with a knife came at police and was shot in the chest, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. He has been transported to Toowoomba Hospital and remains in a critical condition, police said. He is yet to be charged with any crimes. Two officers received minor injuries and were treated at hospital. The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption
Toowoomba residents are being invited to have their say about the region’s road safety plan. Toowoomba Regional Council has released its draft Toowoomba Region Road Safety Strategy 2024-2028, which is designed to reduce road trauma in the region. Councillor Trevor Manteufel said the council was “working towards a vision of zero road deaths and serious injuries in our region.” “The 2024-2028 draft strategy proposes a framework for Council, its key road safety stakeholders and the broader community to work on this vision together,’’ he said. “Loss of life and serious injuries from road crashes have a devastating impact on our community. “With a network of nearly 6,700 kilometres of sealed and unsealed roads, the safety and wellbeing of all road
Toowoomba’s property market experienced a significant surge in the first months of 2024, with the city recording notably strong sales at the higher end of the market.
What’s Happening Following recent data released from MCG Quantity Surveyors, it reveals that regional markets are demonstrating higher rental yields compared to metropolitan areas. Regional Areas Outperforming Metros “Regional areas are exhibiting higher rental yields than metropolitan areas,” says Mike Mortlock, Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. “For instance, West Pilbara in Western Australia has house yields of 9.85% and unit yields of 13.12%, driven by strong rental demand in the mining sector.” Zooming In Victoria’s Campaspe region reports house yields of 6.23% and 11.28% for units. These yields are influenced by affordable property prices and consistent rental demand. “Regions like Campaspe in Victoria are currently reflecting strong rental yields,” Mortlock notes. Queensland’s Outback – South and Bowen Basin –
A 16-year-old boy from Rockville has been charged with ten offences following a robbery in Wilsonton and allegedly attacked an 85-year-old woman.
Toowoomba residents with mining experience can get free lung checks on August 26-27, 2024, at Queens Park. The HEART5 truck will offer screenings for mine dust lung diseases.
Toowoomba urgently needs 200 more blood and plasma donors between August 21 and 26 to help address Queensland’s critical blood shortage caused by record-high cancellation rates.
The Cox family donated The Family Tree sculpture to Carinity Brownesholme to thank the staff for their care of Margot Cox OAM. The sculpture, created from recycled materials, represents the family’s connection to the community and their rural roots.
Australian music favs bring the soundtrack to the Festival of Food & Wine The 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will come alive for four blooming weeks, from September 13-October 7, opening with three days of Festival of Food and Wine, from September 13-15. Thirsty Merc, Pete Murray, Kate Ceberano and James Reyne will join other leading and local sound-makers at Queens Park’s sumptuous celebration for all things food and wine. Pete Murray, known for his hit songs “Better Days”, “Feeler”, “So Beautiful” and “Opportunity” says his music continues to serve as the soundtrack for so many of his fans. “I’ve always prided myself on writing good lyrics, and I’m respected
Six ambulance officers have received awards for bravery for attempting to save the life of Toowoomba police officer after he had been shot by a gun man in 2017. Nicholas Anthony Abussi, Adam Ross Flory, Steven John Apthorp, Douglas McKenzie, Maria Frances Mourilyan, Lay Jane Ong and Jamieson Woods all have received commendations for brave conduct in relation to the shocking incident. The six officers were sent to Gatton the afternoon of May 29, 2017 after fugitive Ricky Maddison shot police officer Senior Constable Brett Forte was shot . Despite being urged to take cover because Maddison was still shooting,
A 45-year-old man who was shot by a police officer at a North Toowoomba home on Monday was armed with a knife, police say. Police went to the property on Ruthven Street around 4.40pm Monday to speak to a man in relation to an assault case. A 45-year-old man armed with a knife came at police and was shot in the chest, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. He has been transported to Toowoomba Hospital and remains in a critical condition, police said. He is yet to be charged with any crimes. Two officers received minor injuries and were treated at
Toowoomba residents are being invited to have their say about the region’s road safety plan. Toowoomba Regional Council has released its draft Toowoomba Region Road Safety Strategy 2024-2028, which is designed to reduce road trauma in the region. Councillor Trevor Manteufel said the council was “working towards a vision of zero road deaths and serious injuries in our region.” “The 2024-2028 draft strategy proposes a framework for Council, its key road safety stakeholders and the broader community to work on this vision together,’’ he said. “Loss of life and serious injuries from road crashes have a devastating impact on our
Toowoomba’s property market experienced a significant surge in the first months of 2024, with the city recording notably strong sales at the higher end of the market.
What’s Happening Following recent data released from MCG Quantity Surveyors, it reveals that regional markets are demonstrating higher rental yields compared to metropolitan areas. Regional Areas Outperforming Metros “Regional areas are exhibiting higher rental yields than metropolitan areas,” says Mike Mortlock, Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. “For instance, West Pilbara in Western Australia has house yields of 9.85% and unit yields of 13.12%, driven by strong rental demand in the mining sector.” Zooming In Victoria’s Campaspe region reports house yields of 6.23% and 11.28% for units. These yields are influenced by affordable property prices and consistent rental demand. “Regions