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Toowoomba medical student wins national award

TOOWOOMBA medical student Cicy Li is the 2015 Telstra Health Rural Doctors Association of Australia Medical Student of the Year. Currently studying at the University of Adelaide, Ms Li said her interest in rural health grew from her love of Toowoomba. >> 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

Govt prepares to split Toowoomba school campuses

EDUCATION Queensland is currently working through the processes to separate the Toowoomba State High School Mt Lofty and Wilsonton campuses, a local politician says. Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said: "I raised this matter in a Question ... >> view original

Waterpark splashes down in Toowoomba this weekend

The waterpark features Australia's biggest inflatable waterslide - the Colossal Dino Slide - a 50m slide not for the faint hearted. The park also includes the Frozen Pool, all aged wading pool, water zorb balls that allow you to walk on water, and the ... >> view original

Toowoomba residents want serial rapist gone

A nearby neighbour of convicted rapist Jeffrey William Voois, 45, told The Chronicle she was living in fear in her North Toowoomba home. Her story sparked outrage on social media with many asking that he be removed from their city or remain behind bars. >> view original

Toowoomba marks Pink Ribbon Day with Walk of Hope

BreastScreen Toowoomba health promotion officer Shenaed Bliss said the 17th Annual Walk of Hope was a great focal point of Pink Ribbon Day. "It was wonderful to see so many people join us for the walk from Queens Park to City Hall," Ms Bliss said. >> view original

Highways claim 40% of all lives on Toowoomba roads

THREE major highways claimed about 40% of all lives lost on Toowoomba roads over about 14 years. Between January 2001 and March 2014, 181 people died on the region's roads. In the Toowoomba council area alone, 36 people died on the Warrego ... >> view original

Woman robbed in brazen daylight attack in CBD

TOOWOOMBA police are hunting a brazen daylight robber that targeted a woman in the CBD today. A woman carrying a banking bag on Ruthven St yesterday morning was run down by an offender who made off with the bag and was last seen running ... >> view original

Toowoomba boy home after dice with death

FAVOURITE THINGS: Riding his bike is one of seven-year-old Max Bennett's past times. He is home with his family after spending time in hospital with a rare neurological disorder. Photo Bev Lacey / The Chronicle Bev Lacey ... >> view original

Rain clouds will hang around Toowoomba this week

Rain is likely to hang around Toowoomba this morning and there is a good chance of thunderstorms. Forecaster Adam Blazak warned thunderstorms could be severe over Toowoomba today. Rainfall is predicted for most of this week but Mr Blazak said today ... >> view original