Jobs remain at top priority in Toowoomba
DESPITE the city's surging economy, jobs are still right at the top of residents' list of priorities. Yesterday The Chronicle, on its website and Facebook page, published a list of 10 jobs available right now in the Toowoomba region. Facebook followers quickly got into a debate about the state of jobs in the region. The post was shared 185 times, liked 96 times and received more than 150 comments. It was obvious from the response that some people are finding it difficult to find j..>> view originalDi Warr in the running for Toowoomba Regional Council
AFTER much soul searching Toowoomba woman Diane Warr has announced she is in the running to be a Toowoomba Regional Council councillor. "Over the next week or so you will see my signs go up around the region along with all the other hopeful candidates and my dedicated election website and Facebook page will be launched," she said. "I am excited about the challenges ahead in my bid to be voted in as a councillor with Toowoomba Regional Council." Ms Warr said she would be available to ..>> view originalTop designer to visit Toowoomba next month
Fashion designer Karen gee is heading to Toowoomba. LEADING fashion designer Karen Gee has dressed some the biggest names in Australian television. From Lisa Wilkinson and Melissa Doyle to Tammin Sursok and Sonia Kruger, her style can be seen on women of all ages and sizes. The designer to the stars and mother-of-five is coming to Toowoomba next month to share her journey of success with the city's residents. She will be encouraging and inspiring guests to chase their dreams. ..>> view originalWhy this Toowoomba woman is ditching sugar for a month
GIVING up her entire lifestyle of eating sugar has been difficult for Maurice Blackburn Lawyers legal assistant Rachel Bhatt, but she said it was nothing in comparison to what Australia's disadvantaged youth would be going through during substance abuse. Mrs Bhatt is participating in the national challenge FebFast, which asks Australians to renounce sugar and alcohol during February to raise awareness and funds for disadvantaged youth. "Youth addiction is a critical issue that has signi..>> view originalLions to visit Toowoomba this month
AUSTRALIAN RULES: The Brisbane Lions will hit town later this month. The AFL club will come to Toowoomba and Gatton on February 23-24 as part of its community camp. Lions players will visit schools, Auskick centres and various AFL Darling Downs clubs in what will be a treat for footy fans across the region. The Lions have made a habit of visiting the Darling Downs having come to town for community camps a couple of times in the six years. BEN DREWE>> view originalBig business in Toowoomba calls for convention centre
Mackay has its Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, but where is ours in Toowoomba? Contributed PROPERTY developer Mac Stirling is leading a group of business operators in their effort to bring a state-of-art convention and exhibition centre to Toowoomba. They are calling on Toowoomba Regional Council and State Government to fund a comprehensive feasibility study to investigate the viability of a Toowoomba Regional Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the frequent expans..>> view originalThe Kokoda Challenge returns to Toowoomba next month
THE Kokoda Challenge returns to Toowoomba for the third time on Sunday March 20.Run in partnership with Toowoomba South Rotary Club, all proceeds from this exiting endurance event will go directly to the Toowoomba branch of the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program.The Kokoda Challenge Youth Program is a 12-month experiential program aimed at 15-17 year olds.Participants undertake an initial 20 weeks of training and team building activities that develop physical fitness and prepare them for the challe..>> view originalLa Bonne Vie luncheon to raise funds for cancer support
BREASTSCREEN Queensland Toowoomba and the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation present their second La Bonne Vie lunch on Friday March 11 in aid of breast cancer support. Health Promotion Officer Shenaed Bliss said the event would provide a great opportunity to enjoy a taste of luxury in the beautiful surrounds of Gip's Restaurant. "We're very proud to present an afternoon of all things French, in conjunction with the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, and our major sponsor Create Financial Soluti..>> view originalAnti-Islamic group United Patriots Front picks wrong Qld town for ...
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Is Blair Cottrell a neo-Nazi? He's been at the head of Australia's largest anti-Islam group United Patriots Front, and Blair Cottrell's online profile shows his interest in far-right causes has gone back years. PT2M23S 620 349 Far-right anti-Islamic group United Patriots Front appears to have chosen the wrong Queensland town for the launch of its as-yet unregistered political party, Fortitude.Sharing a name with the failed Border Force operation ..>> view originalCouncil tourism strategy reveals surprising direction
Council wants more people from the land of the long white cloud to visit the Garden City. TOOWOOMBA Regional Council has released its latest tourism strategy and the direction is surprising; we need more Kiwis in Toowoomba. The draft Toowoomba Region Tourism and Events Strategy is designed to provide a clear direction for the development of tourism and events through to 2020. The key priorities include offering visitors iconic experiences, preserving our nature and culture, deliv..>> view original
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