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Dance holds special memories for Toowoomba couple

A DANCE in Bundaberg holds very special memories for Toowoomba couple Gordon and Mavis Blackwood, who are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Mr Blackwood was in town while ship he was serving in the Merchant Navy had docked ... >> view original

10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend

THE Margaret Street Markets are located in the Toowoomba City Centre, and take place on the first Sunday of each month, from 8am-2pm. The Margaret Street Markets are an initiative of City Heart Toowoomba to help to revitalise the city centre, and ... >> view original

Huge crowds flock to adventure expo in Toowoomba

MORE than 14,000 people took advantage of the fine and warmer weekend to file through Toowoomba Showgrounds for the three-day Queensland Adventure and Motoring Expo. With 180 sites comprising the latest in caravans, motorhomes, 4WD, camping ... >> view original

Toowoomba Orchid Society celebrates 60th anniversary

TOOWOOMBA Orchid Society patron Les Lobley shared stories about his time as an orchid judge at the society's 60th anniversary celebrations. Mr Lobley, 91, spoke at the Gala Dinner at the University of Southern Queensland Refectory on July 24. >> view original

Dirtbike rider airlifted to Toowoomba after fall

A MAN in his 30s has been airlifted by the Toowoomba RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter following a crash this afternoon. The man was riding in a dirt bike event, west of Chinchilla, when he came off his bike over a fallen tree. He sustained a serious ... >> view original

Festival takes Toowoomba around the world for $5

IT'S time to shake off the winter blues and do a few laps around the block in preparation for the annual Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival, probably the biggest single event on Toowoomba's culinary calendar. Organising committee member ... >> view original

Astounding fun had at Philharmonic Society's sing-along

THE Toowoomba Philharmonic Society's sing-along viewing of Calamity Jane and The Rocky Horror Picture Show proved to be so successful the society will look at making it an annual event said musical director Cherie Vera. Ms Vera said she was very ... >> view original

Souths build momentum for AFLDD finals with win

SOUTH Toowoomba fired a warning shot ahead of the AFL Darling Downs finals with an 86-point win over University at Heritage Oval. In what could be a preview of the elimination semi-final, fourth-placed Souths confirmed their place in the finals with ... >> view original

Residents report feeling earthquake in Toowoomba

TOOWOOMBA region residents have reported feeling the tremors of a 5.4 earthquake that shook parts of south-east Queensland this morning. Geoscience Australia confirmed the quake occurred at 9.41am. Tremors were felt along the south-east coast from ... >> view original

Triple treat ends Skye's Clifford Park run of outs

Toowoomba mare Pookies Grin broke the shackles for Bogenhuber with her second Clifford Park win for trainer Paul Facoory in the Tyrrell's Wines Class 1 Handicap (1300m). The lightly raced five-year-old gave favourite backers no cause for concern on her ... >> view original