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Bomb squad declare Toowoomba shopping centre safe after suspicious device found

The bomb squad has declared the Wilsonton Heights shopping centre safe after a suspicious device was found outside early this morning. Police were called to the shopping strip at the intersection of Tor and Hogg Streets at around 5.20am local time. >> view original

Suspect device called in by former war veteran

He said the response from police and specialist officers was warranted due to the location and appearance of the device. He said the Toowoomba Criminal Investigation Branch would take over investigations into what the item was and determine if it was ... >> view original

Toowoomba residents realise pedal power in mass ride

PEDAL power will be the order of the day tomorrow with scores of cyclists to take part in a national event. Toowoomba cyclists can join Australia's biggest celebration of commuter riding tomorrow and take the opportunity to enjoy the health benefits of ... >> view original

Top seeds in control on day one of Toowoomba International

NUMBER one women's seed Eri Hozumi safely negotiated her way through day one of the Hutchinson Builders Toowoomba International at the Toowoomba Regional Tennis Centre - USQ today. The 167th world ranked player from Japan made a breezy ... >> view original

Souths ride great run to Pennants state finals

SOUTH Toowoomba is on a fairytale run to the State Pennants Bowls Finals. Souths took out the Darling Downs division one Pennants title with a resounding 66-34 victory in the final over West Toowoomba. They then went on to beat Texas and Chinchilla at ... >> view original

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

BASSDROP is a community youth social that invites all students from grade 7-12 to attend in a drug and alcohol free event. Security from Ambush will be in attendance, soft drink, water and snacks will be available to purchase. Cost is $10 entry and ... >> view original

40 year Toowoomba Hospital veteran tells all

IN MANY ways Toowoomba Hospital's veteran plaster technician Keith Smith's career has been a reflection of broader society. For more than 40 years, Mr Smith has worked at the hospital to help fix broken bones and patch up patients, in more ways than one. >> view original

Toowoomba Aerodrome plays vital role in fire-fighting effort

TOOWOOMBA Aerodrome has been at the forefront of the emergency response to control bushfires to the north and south of the city in the past week. Toowoomba Region mayor Paul Antonio said council willingly offered the aerodrome as an operational base ... >> view original

EDITORIAL: Worthy use for Toowoomba labyrinth

Walking the newly opened Toowoomba City Labyrinth are (from left) Shirley Thallan, John Power, Del Wagland, Yvonne McErlean and Joanne Bray of Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre on the grounds of St Luke's Church, Monday, October 12, 2015. >> view original

Facebook page brings back Toowoomba memories

WAY BACK WHEN: The Holden Precision Driving Team performs at the Toowoomba Show at the old showgrounds. Contributed. Past and present Toowoomba residents are constantly sending Mr Paul photos of our town in years gone by. "I think people ... >> view original