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Family pays tribute to victims of triple fatal crash

UPDATE: Three elderly people killed in a car crash at Helidon Spa on Friday night have been confirmed as Toowoomba residents John Vines, Margaret Vines and Dianne Greenham. The trio died while attempting to cross the Warrego Highway where ... >> view original

Floral Parade proves a hit with thousands in Toowoomba

THE Grand Central Floral Parade through the heart of Toowoomba has proved a hit with thousands of residents and visitors who turned out to watch the floats march by. An expectant crowd milled around before the start of the parade with children drawing ... >> view original

Evening of music aids our hospice

TOOWOOMBA residents were treated to a wonderful night of music at the Toowoomba Municipal Band's Around the World concert. Toowoomba Municipal Band publicist Leanne Fuller said the show, staged on September 5 and 6 at the University of Southern ... >> 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

Musical couple's relationship stands the test of time

It was music that brought Toowoomba couple Ron and Jenny together and they celebrated their 50th anniversary the only way they knew how - by playing music. Mr and Mrs Werth have more than 120 years of musical experience between them and spent ... >> view original

Food and Wine Festival sold out after massive demand

Having fun at the Ergon Energy Flower, Food and Wine Festival in Queens Park are (from left) Ellen, Byron and Natalie Kustjens. Kevin Farmer. THE Food and Wine Festival in Toowoomba has sold out tonight. Surging demand from the public saw the festival ... >> 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

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

Unbeaten filly adds to bumper night for trainer Paul Facoory

Toowoomba trainer Lindsay Hatch produced one of the night's knockout runners Dance Halo ($18) led in a stable quinella for apprentice Rhiannon Payne in the Hannas Maiden Handicap(1210m). Dance Halo broke through at start number two when she ... >> view original