Taxi driver escapes two knife-wielding women in Toowoomba and other top stories

Taxi driver escapes two knife-wielding women in Toowoomba

Two women armed with knives demanded cash from a taxi driver in Toowoomba early Monday morning. Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery, which occured at 12.15am. Police say the women entered the vehicle on Bridge Street armed with ... >> view original

Toowoomba drivers most courteous around ... believe it!

I am amazed at the courtesy that abounds on Toowoomba's road network. It's almost always the case when you are trying to get into traffic some kind soul waves you a friendly gesture as if to say, "I am in no hurry, pop in here in front of me." And you ... >> view original

Toowoomba snappers urged to take a shot at prizes

KEEN Toowoomba photographers can have their skills rewarded with more than $8000 in prizes up for grabs in this year's Heritage Bank Photographic Awards. Entries have opened for the 2015 Heritage Bank Photographic Awards. Now in their 27th year, ... >> view original

What's on in Toowoomba for kids these holidays

Nickleby the Magician is bring his The Greatest Kid's Show on Earth Nickleby the Magician is bring his The Greatest Kid's Show on Earth performance to Toowoomba's Empire Theatre. Contributed. School holiday movies at Birch Carroll and Coyle. >> view original

Iconic Easterfest music festival's future in doubt

... it started as a community event, and we would like to invite you, the Easterfest family to partner with us as we navigate the future." Toowoomba Regional Council councillor Geoff McDonald said it would be disappointing for the festival to leave ... >> view original

Protesters rally against Islam in Toowoomba park

MORE than 50 Toowoomba residents gathered in Laurel Bank Park at the weekend to support the Reclaim Australia Rally. Toowoomba's event organiser Don Whitbread said the event was all about making their concerns about the Islamic way of life known ... >> view original

Toowoomba faithful travel Way of the Cross despite rain

... Gladstone Observer · Grafton Daily Examiner · Gympie Times · Ipswich Queensland Times · Lismore Northern Star · Mackay Daily Mercury · Rockhampton Morning Bulletin · Sunshine Coast Daily · Toowoomba Chronicle · Tweed Daily News · Warwick Daily ... >> view original

Grant helps Rebecca write new novel

THE LIFE of a writer can be a struggle, but thanks to a $10,000 grant, Toowoomba's Rebecca Jessen is closer to finishing her second novel. Ms Jessen was fortunate to be one of 47 Australians to share in AMP's $1 million Tomorrow Fund, given to ... >> view original

Gold Cup to shine for finals

RAIN may have played havoc with the draw but the top players are set to shine for the 85th Horizon Accounting Toowoomba Easter Gold Cup finals at the James Street Tennis Centre today. The top four seeds will battle it out for the women's Silver Cup ... >> view original

Gas explosion injures two men in Darling Heights

TWO Toowoomba men suffered burns after a gas bottle exploded in Darling Heights on Easter Sunday. The two men were transported to hospital with burns. The incident occurred at a Cheryl St home. RELATED STORIES. Motorcyclist killed when bike hit ... >> view original