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Foodies guide to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2015

FOOD and wine lovers are readying their tastebuds for the most colourful food and wine event of the year - the 2015 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. This year's event takes place from September 18 to 27 with more than 50 events celebrating colour ... >> view original

Toowoomba cheaters exposed after hackers post data

Data revealed by the site reportedly shows that Toowoomba is the fourth most "cheating" city in Australia. About 9.9% of the population is apparently signed up to the site, or around 11,000 people. Toowoomba trails behind Darwin, Launceston and ... >> view original

Toowoomba misses out on top 'liveable' gong, locals disagree

"Liveability can mean different things," says Toowoomba's Renata McDonald. Renata grew up in Toowoomba, moved away to live in Melbourne and Brisbane, but has returned to live in the garden city with her husband Brendan and young family. "When we ... >> view original

Leader tries to wrap up MX Nationals title

KIRK Gibbs will be out to wrap up the MX Nationals MX1 class in Toowoomba this weekend. The KTM Motocross Racing Team rider holds a 65-point lead heading into Sunday's penultimate round of the series at Echo Valley and would love to take out the ... >> view original

Toowoomba boxers shaping up for National Golden Gloves

SEVEN boxers from Smithy's TGW Toowoomba gym will take on some of the best fighters from Australia and overseas during this week's National Golden Gloves. The four-day tournament begins in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane tonight and continues until Sunday. >> view original

Bashing brings stiff penalty for Toowoomba teen

BASHING a rival when out on the town in Toowoomba has proved costly for a local teenager. Patrolling police flagged down by a victim of assault on Russell St about 2.30am, May 30, were told by the man that he had been approached from behind by Justin ... >> view original

Community groups benefit from Easternwell grants

Further demonstrating Easternwell's commitment to the Toowoomba region, Quota Toowoomba president Jeni Neary said the grant will allow the organisation to continue its unique service of providing lavender pillows to breast cancer patients in the region. >> view original

Clydesdales rally support for united front in Q-Cup push

THE Toowoomba Clydesdales push for re-admission to the Intrust Super Cup is getting serious. The Clydesdales board met with officials from the Toowoomba Rugby League and Toowoomba Junior Rugby League on Wednesday night for discussions ... >> view original

Passionate Toowoomba teens seize top awards at regional heat

Michael McCarthy, Year 12 student from Toowoomba SHS Wilsonton Campus was named the School Based Apprentice of the Year for the Darling Downs South West Region finals of the Queensland Training Awards. Desleigh Dickens-Kilpadi was named ... >> view original

Toowoomba CBD street opens to two-way traffic

THE whole of Russell St in the Toowoomba CBD is now open to two-way traffic. The section between Ruthven and Neil Sts has been changed to improve traffic efficiency. Council works to implement the change have included new conduits and changes to ... >> view original