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10 things to do this weekend in Toowoomba

TRAVEL to Argentina with the Toowoomba Choral Society as they bring the life story of Eva Peron to the Empire stage in Evita. Join the narrator Che as he takes us through the rags-to-riches rise of the first lady who won the love of her countrymen ... >> view original

Woman dies in car rollover in Norwin, west of Toowoomba

... woman's 4WD left the road on Saturday night and rolled several times before coming to a stop. The driver, the only occupant, was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital where she was declared dead. Originally published as Woman dies in car rollover. >> view original

Toowoomba woman named 2015 Outstanding Volunteer

TOOWOOMBA resident Daphne Fung has been named the 2015 Outstanding Volunteer at the Queensland Multicultural Awards. Member for Toowoomba South John McVeigh congratulated Ms Fung who was awarded the title because of her tireless efforts in ... >> view original

Grammar shines in the gloom to retain O'Callaghan Cup

THE weather dominated but success went the way of Toowoomba Grammar School in a rain-marred O'Callaghan Cup match yesterday. Grammar retained the cup with a 24-7 win over Downlands College in front of large crowd at Toowoomba Grammar ... >> view original

Uni throws a spanner in Rangers premiership defence

USQ'S 2015 Wagners Risdon Cup resurgence gathered some serious momentum yesterday with a hard-fought victory over Toowoomba Rangers on a sodden Gold Park. Led by an inspirational performance from lock forward Andre van Staden, Saints ... >> view original

Captain Starlight's history revealed at book launch

IT WAS Toowoomba author Jane Smith's fascination with Australian history that led to the publication of her latest book, Captain Starlight. Ms Smith, who is a school librarian at the Concordia Lutheran College, first started researching Captain ... >> view original

Clydesdales fall to Burleigh in under 20s last round

THE Toowoomba Clydesdales were unable to test competition leader Burleigh in their final game of the FOGS Cup Colts Challenge season. Burleigh got out to a 34-6 lead at half-time in the final round game at Clive Berghofer Stadium on Saturday night and ... >> view original

Wicked Babe has the last laugh with home-track victory

CONSISTENT Toowoomba mare Wicked Babe ($2.70) cashed in on the judgement of trainer Kevin Kemp to end her frustrating run of Clifford Park minor placings last night. Kemp scratched Wicked Babe from yesterday's Doomben Fillies and Mares Class 6 to ... >> view original

Quaint Toowoomba shop excites retro lovers

FIFI'S ADVENTURES: Just when you think it's safe to step outside the house without spending your allocated budget for bills and parking fines, another charming shop decides to make its revamped debut. Unfortunately, any place dedicated to recycled, ... >> view original

Fitness fanatics pull 12 tonne truck up Toowoomba street

TOOWOOMBA fitness fanatics have pulled off the unbelievable. Using just their muscles, a group of seven members from Toowoomba gym The Bar Health and Fitness pulled a 12-tonne truck 40 metres down a street. The Bar owner Lochlan Wagner said the ... >> view original