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Climate change and mining: Toowoomba farmer's thoughts on future of farms and land

When Sid Plant picks up a handful of soil on his property near Toowoomba, he thinks about more than the current crop he is growing. "When you are part of a multi-generational business you can't ignore the past," he said. "But what drives me is 'how do ... >> view original

Warwick is back with Football Toowoomba next season

Warwick District Football Association president Garry Spence said one of the main reasons for the change was due to the senior men's players who had previously played for the Wolves in Toowoomba wanting to test themselves in a two-grade men's ... >> view original

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

A FAMILY movie night will be held at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre at USQ from 6pm. The movies screening will be Paper Planes and How to Train Your Dragon 2. The night promises a lot of fun with plenty of competitions and give aways. Entry is ... >> view original

Police monitor notorious serial rapist in Toowoomba

SERIAL rapist Jeffrey William Voois remains subject to strict reporting conditions controlled by Brisbane police which allow him to live in the Toowoomba community. Voois, 45, was released from jail after serving 16 years for the rapes of three teenage ... >> view original

More storms expected in Toowoomba today

SEVERE thunderstorms are expected in Toowoomba and across the Darling Downs today. Last night the most severe storms were located on the southern Darling Downs. Parts of Toowoomba experienced heavy rain and hail last night, with more than 38mm ... >> view original

Ice 'scourge' blown out of proportion in Toowoomba region, veteran detective says

A senior Toowoomba policeman says concerns about the so-called scourge of crystal methamphetamine use have been blown out of proportion, based on an analysis of crime statistics in Queensland's Darling Downs region. Methamphetamine seizures in ... >> view original

Toowoomba company wins for training initiatives

TOOWOOMBA-based company JT Workforce Connections is a company on the move after recent success as a regional winner at the Queensland Training Awards. The company was voted the Small Employer of the Year for the Darling Downs Southwest ... >> view original

Daughter of dead farmer's haunting question on Q and A

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio, Shadow Minister for agriculture and rural affairs Joel Fitzgibbon, University of Southern vice chancellor Jan Thomas, host and comedian Tom Ballard, singer songwriter Katie Noonan and Rural Health Minister Fiona Nash. >> view original

Toowoomba marks Pink Ribbon Day with Walk of Hope

MORE than 120 people joined together this morning to show support for people affected by breast cancer, and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us. BreastScreen Toowoomba health promotion officer Shenaed Bliss said the 17th Annual Walk of Hope ... >> view original

Lightning show illuminates Toowoomba skyline

One of the bolts struck a farmhouse just south of the corner of Hodgson Vale Rd and Meyninks Rd according a lightning tracker. Grant Rolph Photography. MOTHER Nature put on a show for Toowoomba residents with lightning bolts illuminating the sky last ... >> view original