Toowoomba teen Alyssa Azar survives Nepal earthquake and other top stories

Toowoomba teen Alyssa Azar survives Nepal earthquake

TOOWOOMBA teen Alyssa Azar has survived the massive earthquake that devastated Nepal overnight, killing more than 1300 people including 10 mountain climbers on Mt Everest. The 18-year-old was climbing Mt Everest when the deadly 7.9 magnitude ... >> view original

10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend

"The Crown of Life" and "The Sword of the Spirit" were dedicated in St James' Church in 1923 as a memorial to fallen parishioners in WW1. A brass plaque between the two windows contains the names of the 49 fallen soldiers. The windows were originally ... >> view original

Anzac Day services across the Toowoomba region

Dawn service tomorrow at 5.15am Mothers' Memorial followed by gunfire breakfast at Toowoomba United RSL Club, corner Ruthven and Herries streets. Wreath laying at the Mothers' Memorial will be at 9am, the march will assemble at 9.30am for a 9.45am ... >> view original

Toowoomba mosque fire: City rallies around Muslim community

Islamic Society of Toowoomba president Professor Shahjahan Khan said he was approached both before and after Friday prayers by two separate residents wanting to show their support after the fire, which all but destroyed the holy building. "Before the ... >> view original

Toowoomba businesses close down for Anzac Day

SHOPPING centres around Toowoomba have made the decision to remain closed for Anzac Day this year. Australia will celebrate the centenary of the Gallipoli landing on Saturday. Anzac Day is our national day of remembrance and as a mark of respect ... >> view original

Say goodbye to bland city laneways

But bland, cold, lifeless… unless of course you're lucky enough to be one residing in Toowoomba. Then there's a chance that you're the proud canvas for some resplendent artwork, and people can't stop gawking at you. This must be exactly how the wall ... >> view original

Cods down game Bears to continue solid season start

CONDAMINE continued its solid start to the Wagners Risdon Cup after staving off Toowoomba Bears for a hard-fought 30-22 victory at Heritage Oval today. Bears turned in an improved home performance after suffering two heavy losses to start their year ... >> view original

Toowoomba's Muslim community heartened by generosity

TOOWOOMBA remains a united city determined to help the Muslim community rebuild their fire-ravaged mosque. Imam Abdul Kader delivered an uplifting sermon to his 200-strong congregation during afternoon prayers yesterday in Newington Park. He said ... >> view original

Plans for $80m Toowoomba meat processing plant

A TOOWOOMBA company is building an $80 million meat processing facility near Toowoomba to supply the export market. FKG has submitted an application to Toowoomba Regional Council and hopes to have construction started early next year. It will be ... >> view original

The Toowoomba Mosque in West Street. Source: Supplied

The blaze ripped through the building causing “major damage” before crews could extinguish the flames. A crime scene has been established and police say they're treating the fire as suspicious. A suspicious fire has ripped through a mosque in Toowoomba ... >> view original