Toowoomba Enterprise Hub gets millions for 'vital' road
Cr Carol Taylor, Department of State Development, Darling Downs and South West Regional Economic Development - South, Regional Director John Bird; Freight Terminals chairman John Dornbusch and Mayor Paul Antonio at the Steger Rd site.ContributedTHE boss of a major freight terminal says funding for a road upgrade will put Toowoomba on the map nationally as a significant transport and logistics hub.The Queensland Government today announced $2.89 million in funding will go towards a planned upgrade..>> view originalMelanoma survivor urges Toowoomba to slip, slop, slap
WELL-KNOWN Toowoomba man Mark Copland credits his wife Amber with saving his life.Three years ago he was diagnosed with a melanoma.Alarm bells went off for Mrs Copland when she noticed a mole on Mr Copland's back had changed in appearance.It's still something Mr Copland struggles to come to terms with it today."Realising the mortality of the situation, you feel like you're bullet-proof and they're just freckles," he said."As soon as we found out it was not benign, I had it surgically removed."Yo..>> view originalPolice hunt for Brisbane car thief in Toowoomba suburb
TOOWOOMBA police are chasing a stolen car across Toowoomba, last spotted in Harlaxton about 7.30 this morning.The 1997 gold Kia Mentor, registration plate 010VZH was stolen from a Brisbane address on Tuesday.Police say the person driving the vehicle is a known offender.Police are asking residents not to approach the driver or vehicle if they spot it, but to phone Police Link on 131 444.>> view originalToowoomba family lives with 45 slippery snakes
MOST people have a cat or a dog as a pet but not the Russ-Glozier family, they have 45 snakes.Toowoomba mum-of-four Tara Glozier grew up with a pet snake as a child and her love for reptiles has been passed onto her children."I grew up in the country where I had miles between neighbouring houses and my friend was my pet snake," she said."My kids became really interested once they saw photos of me with it so we decided to get one for the family and our passion just grew from there.Tara Glozier an..>> view original'Teflon' Antonio running unopposed for a second term
INCUMBENT Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio is the "teflon" candidate and is heading for a second term unopposed.The local government election will be held on Saturday, March 19 and although a handful of new candidates are standing for council, no one has dared to challenge Cr Antonio.University of Southern Queensland lecturer in political economy Phil Griffiths said it was not unusual for a mayor to stand unopposed."In most urban councils you have different interest groups represent..>> view originalOPINION: Benefits of Wellcamp Airport start to flow
EDITORIAL:The benefits of Wellcamp airport are now flowing from potential exporters and Sydney-bound passengers to a much wider market.The start of Toowoomba to Melbourne and Cairns flights is another milestone in the success story that Wagners have created at Wellcamp.While actual ticket numbers were not available to The Chronicle, carrier Airnorth has indicated massive interest in the new routes.And the price is right.We want more and more destinations added out of Wellcamp.There is only one w..>> view originalRoll up! Roll up! The Great Moscow Circus is in town
THE Great Moscow Circus has arrived and it promises to be a spectacular event of flying trapeze artists, crazy clowns and nail-biting action.Edgley Attractions first brought the Great Moscow Circus to Australia in 1965 and is now joining the country's most experienced circus family, the Lennons and cirque producer Susan Porrett to bring us the 50th anniversary tour.The tour is making its way around Australia and will be in town until the end of the month.The first two-hour performance kicks off ..>> view originalWood carver shares timeless craft at McGregor School
McGregor Summer School masterclass student Brian 'Shiny' Smith (left) with wood carving tutor Laurens Otto.Photo ContributedWHEN Queen Elizabeth II heads out in the Australian State Coach, USQ McGregor Summer School tutor and wood carver Laurens Otto's work is on display.The craftsman is renowned for his work in upholstery, wood carving and furniture making, and was part of the design process and carvings for the Australian State Coach which was presented to the Queen and now resides in Buckingh..>> view originalBrisbane Broncos to visit school students across region
Senior Broncos player Corey Parker on a previous school tour.Photo ContributedSCHOOL children across the Surat Basin will receive a special 'welcome back' to the classroom this year with a visit from the Brisbane Broncos squad.Delivered in partnership with Arrow Energy, the Broncos' tour will see the players head westwards on January 28 and 29 to visit students from 15 local schools, delivering leadership advice, reading tips and a coaching clinic to some of their youngest fans."It's an opportun..>> view originalRetirement forces camping store to close doors
POWER TO WANDER: ( From left ) Margaret and Greg Power of Powers Camping World are looking forward to retirement and travelling. Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016 . Photo Nev Madsen / The ChronicleNev MadsenAFTER 40 years of supplying the Toowoomba community with outdoor goods, Powers Camping World is closing its doors.The decision to shut up shop and travel the world was made only last week.Owners Greg and Margaret Power have pondered the possibility of retiring for a few years.The couple has reduced eve..>> view original
Thursday, January 14, 2016
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