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Toowoomba opens arms to refugees as regional Queensland city faces economic boom

Perched on top of the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba sits in the clouds and is a city on the move. It is nestled among one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The Queensland city's economy is set to double in the next 15 years to $20 ... >> view original

Toowoomba social enterprise cafe helps turn troubled lives around

Haley Potter says she had never heard of Toowoomba's Bounce when she was offered a job, but readily admits working in the cafe has been a lifesaver. In 2008, Ms Potter suffered a mental breakdown. She said she found it difficult to get her thoughts to ... >> view original

Toowoomba community offers support for Syrian refugees

"I was very lucky and thankful to the Australian Government that they have accepted my application to come and join my brother in Toowoomba," he said. Mr Majer is one of around 2,000 Sudanese people in Toowoomba. He now helps refugees from all parts ... >> view original

Toowoomba drive-by shooting under investigation

It's a "miracle" three shots fired into a Toowoomba home didn't hurt or kill a young boy, his mother and grandmother sleeping inside, police say. Detectives are investigating whether the drive-by shooting on the main street of the city's northern ... >> view original

Time for Toowoomba to let go of the lamington and claim the Southern Cross ...

Toowoomba is known as the garden city for its high percentage of beautiful gardens, but there is more to the inland city than petunias and pansies. "A lot of people may not know the iconic Southern Cross windmill calls Toowoomba home," historian Peter ... >> view original

NBN woes in Toowoomba 'caused by excess demand'

A NORTH Toowoomba NBN customer has experienced the same woeful internet connection that has threatened to cripple a family-owned business. The resident, who declined to be named, signed on to the new fibre optic system when it was first installed in ... >> view original

Can you solve the riddle that has Toowoomba stumped

THERE'S a riddle doing the rounds in Toowoomba that has everyone stumped. The question that has genealogists baffled is known as Teresa's Riddle. The riddle is the following: If Teresa's daughter is my daughter's mother, who am I to Teresa? The ... >> view original

Where to trick or treat in Toowoomba for Halloween

Thanks to the help of Halloween Toowoomba, who compiled a list of streets, The Chronicle was able to make the map. Some of the houses on streets have their numbers listed, while other streets may feature more than one trick or treat-friendly house. >> view original

Toowoomba's top news team delivers for 150 years

THIS is the top news team in Toowoomba. Chronicle reporters and photographers have been covering the city and the Darling Downs for more than 150 years. It's a massive achievement and one which today's newsroom team takes to heart. No other media ... >> view original

Lifeline expands into new Toowoomba superstore

IT IS the end of an era for Lifeline's furniture and antiques store in Hill St, Toowoomba, with the business moving into larger premises. Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland business services manager Angela Klein said the change was tough ... >> view original