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Drive to win brings Will Power keys to Toowoomba

2014 IndyCar champion Will Power will be given the keys to city of Toowoomba. Andrew Backhouse. He was helped along the way by Toowoomba physiotherapist Scott Epsley who got him into top physical shape, a must in the sport of open-wheel racing. >> view original

Toowoomba ready to host large international tennis roll-up

WITH only a week before the first ball is served in the 2015 Hutchinson Builders Toowoomba International the event is set to draw the attention of the world's tennis fans and supporters. The tournament, which features on Tennis Australia's Pro Tour ... >> view original

President moving on from Toowoomba chamber

AFTER three-and-a-half years Andrew Wielandt is getting ready to step down as president of Australia's largest chamber of commerce. Mr Wielandt has decided not to re-contest his role as president of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ... >> view original

Staff told long-time store in Toowoomba closing

TOOWOOMBA company Clark Rubber will close its Garden City store on October 17. Staff at the Prescott St store have been told of the closure. Franchisee Marlene Scott declined to comment, but it is understood it is not due to financial reasons. The ... >> view original

Dog injuries in Toowoomba a shocking case of cruelty

The 11-year-old small, male tan mixed-breed dog was taken to Toowoomba Regional Council after it was found this week in Hursley Rd. The RSPCA has been alerted and is now seeking the owner of the poor animal. The dog's injuries were unspeakable. >> view original

10 school holiday activities on today in Toowoomba

FYING FIT: ( From left ) Dylan Ashton, Ricky Moss, Tori Campbell and Kane Bruggemann. Fitness classes at the Kloud9ine Trampoline Park. Friday, Sep 25, 2015 . Photo Nev Madsen / The Chronicle Nev Madsen ... >> view original

Red-belly snake 'as long as a man' found near Toowoomba

Andrew Backhouse Journalist I love studying history, particularly the Roman Republic, ancient Greece and the First French Empire. My other interests include jogging, playing chess and watching documentaries. There's not a subject I'm not interested in ... >> view original

Hot long weekend for Toowoomba

TOOWOOMBA will be feeling the heat of grand final fever this long weekend with unusually warm temperatures. Today's forecast kicks it all off, hitting 25 degrees with easterly winds from 20-25 km to lighten by evening. Tomorrow's forecast creeps up to ... >> view original

Broncos cheer squad turns to Toowoomba for NRL grand final

TRAVEL dramas of football fans trying to make it to Sunday's NRL grand final have extended to one of the team's official cheerleading squads. Thankfully, a sisterhood of travelling pom-poms and a Toowoomba bus company have come to the rescue of the ... >> view original

Aussie students' near miss with Oregon college gunman

Two Australian basketball players have narrowly avoided the shooting at a community college in southern Oregon on Thursday, in which nine people were killed and seven others were wounded. Source: Reuters, AAP. 2 Oct 2015 - 6:05 AM UPDATED 3 ... >> view original