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65 #trEATs to eat at this year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Join us for the 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers from September 13 to October 7, 2024, and indulge in a record 65 floral-inspired #trEATS. From delightful desserts to savory dishes crafted by local cafés and restaurants, this year’s food trail offers a delicious journey through Toowoomba’s vibrant culinary scene.

Teen charged with 10 offences

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.

The Toowoomba Minute: A heartfelt tribute, the Cox family donates The Family Tree sculpture to Carinity Brownesholme, honouring the exceptional care of their mother.

Family Donates Unique Sculpture to Highfields Aged Care

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.

Have your say on road safety

Have your say on road safety

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 Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald announces the 2024-25 Budget, highlighting a $200 rate increase for residents to fund infrastructure, water, waste management, and community services projects, amidst ongoing cost-of-living challenges."

Toowoomba Council Rates to Rise $200

Toowoomba residents face a $200 rate increase after the Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget this week. What The People Say Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald said “the Council’s $703.6 million financial plan would allow it to maintain and upgrade existing facilities and services while planning for a brighter future for current and successive generations.” “We remain mindful of the cost-of-living pressures that continue to challenge families right across the Toowoomba Region,” Mr McDonald said. “That is why we’ve delivered a cautious and considered financial plan with a responsible rate rise. The general rate will rise 5% with the majority of urban residential ratepayers facing an average increase of $3.91 per week, and keeping in mind that

65 #trEATs to eat at this year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Join us for the 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers from September 13 to October 7, 2024, and indulge in a record 65 floral-inspired #trEATS. From delightful desserts to savory dishes crafted by local cafés and restaurants, this year’s food trail offers a delicious journey through Toowoomba’s vibrant culinary scene.

Teen charged with 10 offences

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.

The Toowoomba Minute: A heartfelt tribute, the Cox family donates The Family Tree sculpture to Carinity Brownesholme, honouring the exceptional care of their mother.

Family Donates Unique Sculpture to Highfields Aged Care

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.

Have your say on road safety

Have your say on road safety

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 Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald announces the 2024-25 Budget, highlighting a $200 rate increase for residents to fund infrastructure, water, waste management, and community services projects, amidst ongoing cost-of-living challenges."

Toowoomba Council Rates to Rise $200

Toowoomba residents face a $200 rate increase after the Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget this week. What The People Say Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald said “the Council’s $703.6 million financial plan would allow it to maintain and upgrade existing facilities and services while planning for a brighter future for current and successive generations.” “We remain mindful of the cost-of-living pressures that continue to challenge families right across the Toowoomba Region,” Mr McDonald said. “That is why we’ve delivered a cautious and considered financial plan with a responsible rate rise. The general rate will rise 5% with the majority of urban residential ratepayers facing an average increase of $3.91 per week, and keeping in mind that