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Apr 20, 2025
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Gatton man on rape charges

Gatton man, 33, charged with two counts of rape after an alleged assault on an 18-year-old woman in Laidley on February 2.

Six charged over attack

Six men, aged 18 to 22, have been charged over a November 24, 2024, assault in Toowoomba’s CBD that left a 30-year-old man with significant head injuries.

Run for charity at Toowoomba Marathon 2025

Join the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon on 3–4 May to support local charities through various running events. Participate to make a positive impact on community health initiatives

Australia’s first ‘Big Bag’ recycling plant opens in Toowoomba

What’s Happening? Circular Communities Australia is launching Australia’s first purpose-built big bag recycling facility in Toowoomba, Queensland. The innovative facility will process large industrial bags used across agriculture, construction, and manufacturing industries, transforming them into new products like panelling and seating through state-of-the-art recycling technology. Why It Matters? The facility represents a major leap forward in sustainable waste management by addressing a challenging waste stream—large industrial bags. This initiative supports the circular economy, reduces landfill waste, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and creates local jobs. It also serves as a blueprint for similar initiatives across Australia. Stephen Richards, Managing Director of Circular Communities Australia, emphasised the project’s impact, stating, “This plant marks a new chapter for our Members and community, but

Gatton man on rape charges

Gatton man, 33, charged with two counts of rape after an alleged assault on an 18-year-old woman in Laidley on February 2.

Six charged over attack

Six men, aged 18 to 22, have been charged over a November 24, 2024, assault in Toowoomba’s CBD that left a 30-year-old man with significant head injuries.

Run for charity at Toowoomba Marathon 2025

Join the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon on 3–4 May to support local charities through various running events. Participate to make a positive impact on community health initiatives

Australia’s first ‘Big Bag’ recycling plant opens in Toowoomba

What’s Happening? Circular Communities Australia is launching Australia’s first purpose-built big bag recycling facility in Toowoomba, Queensland. The innovative facility will process large industrial bags used across agriculture, construction, and manufacturing industries, transforming them into new products like panelling and seating through state-of-the-art recycling technology. Why It Matters? The facility represents a major leap forward in sustainable waste management by addressing a challenging waste stream—large industrial bags. This initiative supports the circular economy, reduces landfill waste, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and creates local jobs. It also serves as a blueprint for similar initiatives across Australia. Stephen Richards, Managing Director of Circular Communities Australia, emphasised the project’s impact, stating, “This plant marks a new chapter for our Members and community, but