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Toowoomba on way to 'world logistics powerhouse': report

KPMG modelling shows that a company that builds a top-tier, industry average, transport and logistics business, such as the size required by supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths in the Toowoomba Region will reap $7.4 million more in benefits over a ... >> view original

10 things to do in 7 days: Getting out in Toowoomba

THE Toowoomba Literary Society was formed 101 years ago for all those who love reading a variety of literary genres. Members prepare the monthly presentations on literary topics/authors of their choice. Discussion follows the presentation and the ... >> view original

Toowoomba tourist sees bus roof ripped off in London

A TOURIST from Toowoomba on holidays in England has witnessed a London bus collide with a tree as it was going through Bloomsbury, slicing its entire roof off. The incident happened at Woburn Place outside Toowoomba man George Helon's hotel. >> view original

Toowoomba bypass toll price not set: Project Qld

At a Transport and Logistics Symposium today Project Queensland Project Director Damian Gould told delegates more consultation was needed before a toll could be set. The answer came after a delegate told Mr Gould that transport operators such as those ... >> view original

Hospital deaths focus of Toowoomba coronial inquest

THE failure of Darling Downs hospital staff in detecting sepsis in two patients will be the focus of a coronial inquest starting in Toowoomba today. Coroner John Lock will hear evidence over the next four days relating to the deaths of 17-year-old ... >> view original

Emus face testing finish as minor premiership race hots up

Toowoomba Rangers are poised in second spot with Dalby and USQ rounding out the top four. The minor premiership is still Goondiwindi's to lose, but with a tough road ahead to the finals, Rangers, Dalby and USQ are all still in the race to pinch the ... >> view original

Toowoomba mums and bubs prove they can 'make it work'

THE Toowoomba branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association is calling on mums, bubs and supporters to join in World Breastfeeding Week celebrations. The week, which runs until Friday, is held annually around the world and aims to promote and ... >> view original

Homelessness on the rise in Toowoomba

There are almost 16,000 households on social housing waiting lists across the state, including 432 in the Toowoomba Housing Service Centre region at June 30. The Toowoomba figure is up 2.37% on the same time last year. The city is one of few places in ... >> view original

Club makes generous donation in memory of one of its own

Photo Contributed. James Burleigh and April Lancaster-Smith were both awarded the Service Award for 142 hours of individual service contributed throughout the year. The Club celebrated a total 763.5 hours of altruistic service to the Toowoomba ... >> view original

Suncorp FY profit up 55%; to pay special dividend

MELBOURNE, Australia-Suncorp Group Ltd. (SUN.AU) will again pay shareholders a special dividend after its full-year profit surged 55% despite a raft of costly claims for natural disasters. Net profit rose to 1.13 billion Australian dollars (US$827.5 ... >> view original