Toowoomba student Lilly Kain wins a top apprenticeship award
Lilly Kain of Toowoomba wins a top apprenticeship award, with six Industry School students recognised as finalists.
Toowoomba celebrates local carers during National Carers’ Week
Toowoomba honours unpaid carers as National Carers’ Week highlights their contribution to families and communities.
Dry conditions weigh on Queensland Farmland
Dry conditions constrained pasture and crop establishment across southern Queensland during the first half of 2026.
Yarraman water network set for major upgrade
Major water main upgrades are underway across Yarraman to improve water reliability and replace ageing infrastructure.
Queensland Ballet brings new season to Toowoomba
Queensland Ballet brings its 2027 season to Toowoomba, where Hamlet will open the program at Empire Theatre in February.
550+ E-mobility devices seized across Queensland
More than 550 e-mobility devices have been seized across Queensland, with a Darling Downs boy among recent intercepts.
Toowoomba town crier crowned world champion
Kevin Howarth has brought a world championship title home to the Toowoomba Region after winning the town crier contest.
Community input sought for Highfields Park upgrade
Highfields locals are being asked to help shape plans for a major future upgrade of McLachlan Drive Park.
Space-themed THRIVE Festival draws thousands
The Empire’s THRIVE Festival brought more than 5,200 people together for four days of creative, space-themed fun.