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Wanted man behind school lockdowns still on run

UPDATE: A wanted man who sent three Glenvale schools into lockdown remains at large in Toowoomba. The man is known to police who are continuing their investigations into the matter. Toowoomba Criminal Investigation Branch officer-in-charge Paul ... >> view original

Toowoomba schools locked down

Three Toowoomba schools are in lockdown as police search for a man who may be armed. The man has been on the run from police since 11.20am, when he tried to evade officers in a car and fled after crashing on South Street. A police spokeswoman said ... >> view original

Police hunt man who triggered Toowoomba school lockdown

Queensland police are hunting a man who triggered a major security scare for several Toowoomba schools, following a pursuit this morning. The lockdown of three Toowoomba schools has now been lifted but police are still scouring the surrounding area for ... >> view original

Olympian to lift at Toowoomba round of series

OLYMPIAN and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Damon Kelly will be in action in Toowoomba this weekend at the Queensland Weightlifting Association League round in the Garden City. Kelly will represent the Brisbane Barbell club at this weekend's ... >> view original

Tombstone tour highlights hospital connections

Mr Clements said that the cemetery is a vital piece of Toowoomba's history. "Many people associated with the Toowoomba Hospital since its very beginning are buried in this cemetery and without these people the access to public health care in Toowoomba ... >> view original

Two-truck Toowoomba crash causes heavy congestion

UPDATE: Police are diverting motorists away from the scene of a two-truck crash in Harristown, Toowoomba. The crash occurred at the intersection of Anzac Av and South St about 8.10am. There are no reports of serious injuries. A B-triple and small ... >> view original

Firies praised for bravery to end Toowoomba siege

Tara Miko Reporter Tara started with APN in 2010 after graduating with a journalism and politics degree from Griffith University in Brisbane. After two-and-a-half years working on APN papers in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, she joined the team ... >> view original

10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend

FOR all car enthusiasts the first ever swap meet for Jaguar/Daimler cars and parts will be held in Toowoomba on Sunday. The swap meet will raise money for Aussie Helpers who are helping the Queensland drought affected graziers and farmers. >> view original

Council approves 300-room camp despite objections

UPDATE: Council has approved a 300-room workers camp at Oakey despite objections from the community. The developers say the camp will provide accommodation for workers on projects like the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing and the third stage of ... >> view original

Council defends park safety after car damaged

TOOWOOMBA Regional Council has defended the safety of its car parks after a young woman's new car was damaged near Grand Central. Jenna Maree Zorzi finished work recently to find her three-week-old Mazda CX3 had been stomped on, causing ... >> view original