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Toowoomba players earn spots in U23 state squads

The Queensland under 23 squads were selected after the under 19 and open state championships, where the Toowoomba players successfully showcased their talents. The Australian Men's and Women's Under 23 Championships will be held from July ... >> view original

Toowoomba solicitor fights for rights of battlers

HAVING worked at both spectrums of the law system, it is representing the battler that attracts Toowoomba solicitor Joe Millican. After completing high school in Toowoomba, Mr Millican joined the workforce with Mitre 10 for a year before taking up law ... >> view original

Former Toowoomba council CEO sacked from NSW job

Ken Gouldthorp and Mayor Paul Antonio have a final coffee together after his resignation in 2012. Nev Madsen. FORMER Toowoomba Regional Council CEO Ken Gouldthorp has been sacked from his job at Newcastle council. In a statement released last ... >> view original

Warwick Wolves have eyes set on Toowoomba competition

FOOTBALL: Warwick Wolves teams will move back to the Toowoomba competition in 2016 after playing three seasons in Football Stanthorpe fixtures. Warwick District Football Association president Garry Spence said one of the main reasons for the change ... >> view original

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

Retired NASA astronaut talks in Toowoomba

EVER wondered what it is like to climb aboard a space ship and fly into space? Retired NASA Astronaut Marsha Ivins can answer that question, having spent 55 days among the stars. Ivins will speak about her 37-year career as an engineer and astronaut ... >> view original

Joint venture formed to design $1.6b Toowoomba bypass

A NEW joint venture has been formed to design the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing. The scope of works for the Aurecon and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff joint venture includes earthworks, structures (including an 800m-long viaduct), ... >> 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

Toowoomba's Syrian refugee intake figure unclear: mayor

TOOWOOMBA successfully settled 117 refugees last financial year with the city aiming to increase that figure to 150 this year. That figure doesn't factor in the emergency humanitarian intake of Syrian refugees who are set to be welcomed in the region ... >> view original