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Elderly couple, female friend killed in car crash near Toowoomba in Queensland ...

A sedan collided with a four-wheel drive ute on the Warrego Highway at Helidon Spa near Toowoomba about 6:30pm on Friday. Both women in the sedan, aged 70 and 75, died at the scene. The sedan's driver, the 79-year-old husband of one of the female ... >> view original

Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers festivities not dampened by welcome rain

Grey skies brought much needed rain to southern Queensland this week and one last drink for the thousands of blooms on display for Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers. When the clouds rolled in at the start of the 10-day festival, gardeners and visitors ... >> view original

10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend

THE Toowoomba Bowls Club at 40 Lindsay St, Toowoomba, is holding a Come and Try Day on Sunday at 2pm. Anyone who would like to learn to play bowls is welcome to take part. All barefoot bowlers are also invited for an afternoon of fun. To find out more ... >> view original

Walking tour provides look into Geoffey Rush's early life

FANS of Geoffrey Rush will have a glimpse into the actor's early life in Toowoomba next week thanks to one of John Clements' informative historical walking tours. The local historian and author will give guests an insight into the early life of the ... >> view original

Perfect start to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

THE TOOWOOMBA Carnival of Flowers has had a perfect start, with the year's carnival shaping up to be the biggest yet. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend this year's carnival and organisers say the city is on track for a record breaking ... >> view original

Toowoomba woman targeted by relentless scammers

A TOOWOOMBA woman is being targeted by scammers claiming to be from the Australian Tax Office, telling her legal action has been taken against her. Heather Ewing received nine voicemail messages in five hours - each time the same and as threatening. >> view original

Headspace centre launches in Toowoomba CBD

THE health and wellbeing of young people in Toowoomba and surrounding areas has received a boost with a headspace centre to support 12-25 year olds and their families operating. headspace Toowoomba will be officially launched at a community event ... >> view original

Prestigious Toowoomba law firms announce merger

TOOWOOMBA law firms that have together provided 60 years of service to regional Queensland have announced they are merging. Murdoch Lawyers will add building and construction to its areas of expertise when it merges with Flehr Law. Flehr Law brings ... >> view original

Public tip-off helps cops nab man for break and enters

As a result of the subsequent police investigation, and with the assistance from members of the public, detectives from the Toowoomba Crime Unit executed a search warrant on Thursday within the Crows Nest area. During this search an assortment of ... >> view original

Little tip jar leaves big legacy

Toowoomba Hospital's Renal Unit Nurse Liz Coroneos remembers Rob as a likeable character. "He loved his busking and always shared a joke with the staff when he came into the unit," she said. Mrs Coroneos said that kidney disease and the need for ... >> view original