Toowoomba's 'Batman' throws cape in for beyondblue
TOOWOOMBA'S Matt Wolf is on a journey to lose weight, get healthy and be the Batman-like figure his four-year-old daughter Aliceira wants him to be. After a nervous breakdown about five years ago as well as ongoing mental illness with severe anxiety and depression, Mr Wolf is out to shed the kilos that came on with too much time spent indoors. He said losing his job in June last year pushed him into a dark place. "My anxiety would get so bad I wouldn't leave the house so I'd just sit..>> view originalSticky, uncomfortable conditions for Toowoomba residents
THERE are a few uncomfortable days ahead for Darling Downs residents after storms and a tornado hit the region yesterday. A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said temperatures would reach 33 degrees today and tomorrow, with humidity at about 70 per cent. The combination of heat and high humidity means residents will feel quite sticky and uncomfortable. It is predicted to cool down from Wednesday, with a change coming from the coast. Wednesday will have a high of 27 degrees and coole..>> view originalLive music event Locofest 2 to showcase local talent
Toowoomba band The Astronaut Headdress with lead singer Brooke Mowatt. Photo Contributed TOOWOOMBA bands are coming together for the second year for live music event Locofest, to show off original music and talent in the region. Organiser and musician Drew Jay said the event would also be a fundraiser to help his friend Grant Schultz receive life- changing surgery for a brain tumour. Dr Charlie Teo, who performed surgery on then two-year-old Dalby boy Braxton Rayner, is booked, b..>> view originalNational Seniors branch raise funds Adopt-A-Room
TOOWOOMBA musician Brendon Walmsley's performance kept National Seniors Toowoomba Branch members entertained at the recent summer lunch said branch president Neville Fry. Mr Fry said the lunch, held on January 20 at Regents on the Lake, was a fundraiser for the branch's commitment to the Toowoomba Hospice's Adopt-A-Room program. "We handed over a cheque for $4000, which goes to maintenance of the room," Mr Fry said. The money was raised through last year's fundraisers, he said, which..>> view originalJames O'Shea throws hat in for council election
SPORTS broadcaster James O'Shea has announced his intention to run for Toowoomba Regional Council. "I have made this decision as I truly believe I can make a worthwhile contribution to our great region," he said. "I'm fiercely loyal about our region, I was born and bred in the Garden City, went to school here, I've worked here, I've married a Toowoomba girl." Mr O'Shea said his campaign would be based on loyalty, integrity and determination. "If elected I will again utilise a few ..>> view originalCouple devastated by theft of $20000 camper trailer
The camper trailer was last seen on Baker St, Toowoomba. Contributed A TOOWOOMBA couple are devastated at the loss of their $20,000 camper trailer and have offered a reward to anyone who can help find it. Dawayne Duffy's camper trailer was stored at his sister's house in Baker St when thieves made off with it. A early riser at Oak Tree Retirement Village heard commotion early on the morning of January 23 but though it was Mr Duffy taking the trailer for a holiday. Dawayne Du..>> view originalBennett takes on Mal in England job
Average pet owner spends $14 a day on their animal
OUR region has the second biggest spenders in Queensland when it comes to pets. New Suncorp cost of living figures show the average south west Queensland pet owner spends $5292 a year - $101 a week or $14 a day - on their pets, not including food. This is 37% higher than the state average of $3900 a year and is about on par with the national average of $5000. Statistics also show we prefer rottweilers, german shepherds and shih tzus when it comes to dog breeds. Toowoomba Petbarn s..>> view originalRacegoers keen to see gallopers storm home to victory
WITH storm clouds threatening to halt proceedings at any moment, racegoers braved the elements to back their favourite horses in the Summer Fun Race Day at Allman Park. Organisers said the weather had put some off, although staunch supporters were there to cheer on their pick. Warwick Turf Club secretary Kristen Doyle said they weren't expecting huge numbers. "We weren't expecting a big crowd being just after Australia Day," she said. "We had about 150 spectators, which is far les..>> view originalUnique photo series becomes important part of history
WELL-KNOWN Toowoomba photographer Graham Burstow has just wrapped up one of his most memorable exhibitions to date, featuring a photo series he least expected. Praised by Australia Art Guide, his recent photographic exhibition Flesh: The Gold Coast in the 1960s, 70s and 80s was held at the Gold Coast Arts Centre and made up of images of demolition sites. Mr Burstow holidayed at the Gold Coast for most of his 89 years of life. He recalls a "boom time" in the 70s and 80s where fibro ho..>> view original
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