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• Queensland election: Toowoomba South a 'kick in pants', says ...

  

  The Queensland government is trying to paint the result of a weekend by-election as a "kick in the pants" for the opposition, despite a likely win for the Liberal National Party.The Toowoomba South result remained too close to call after Saturday's poll, with LNP candidate David Janetzki telling supporters that while it would go down to preferences, he was confident of a win. LNP candidate David Janetzki secured 46.36 per cent of first preference votes. Photo: Supplied Mr Janetzki secure..

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• Toowoomba together against domestic violence

  

  A NEW group Toowoomba Together Incorporated has been launched today with the aim of tackling domestic violence in the Garden City. The main role of the new group is to co-ordinate awareness and educational activities as well as help find solutions on domestic violence issues. Toowoomba Together Incorporated came about from the landmark Domestic Violence Summit held in Toowoomba November last year. Group president John Minz said the entity was the incorporated form of Toowoomba Says N..

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• $3 billion landmark creates possible jobs for Toowoomba

  

  TOOWOOMBA and Darling Downs businesses can find out how to benefit from one of Queensland's biggest projects at a special industry seminar on July 29. The construction of the $3 billion Queen's Wharf in Brisbane opens up opportunities and new markets for south-west businesses, with the potential to create jobs and diversify regional economies. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said the Palaszczuk Government was ensuring Toowoom..

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• OH CRAP: Firies battle Toowoomba toilet block blaze

  

  The aftermath of a fire in a toilet block in Toowoomba. UPDATE 2.45PM: Fire authorities are investigating a blaze which broke out in the toilet of a James St unit this afternoon. Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services units remain at the scene investigating the possible cause of the fire which caused extensive damage to the rear room of the unit. Several firefighters in breathing apparatus moved quickly to secure the area and air it out. The scene, which has since been..

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• Independent proud to offer choice to Toowoomba South

  

  INDEPENDENT candidate Rob Berry has called the Toowoomba South by-election "no one's win". Mr Berry said he strove to be an independent voice for the electorate but, as of last night, only secured 473 votes. "Look, this is just how it is. I keep on rolling along, I've got my other interests (but) I would have loved to go in and represent the people," he said. "If you look at the whole thing in a nutshell, people made their choice, (which was) a lot didn't make choice and a lot chose ..

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• Free doggy dental check-ups this month

  

  AN ESTIMATED 566,8001 Queensland pets suffer from some form of dental disease and Toowoomba dogs are no different.  To help reduce this figure as a part of the Australian Veterinary Association's Pet Dental Month, Petbarn is partnering with Greencross Vets to urge Toowoomba locals to tackle untreated dental issues with free dental health checks throughout July and August. "Dental Month is the perfect time for us to remind local Toowoomba pet owners about the importance of dental hygiene..

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• Re-live our wonder years at special concert

  

  Go!! SHOW Gold is coming to Toowoomba, featuring the biggest ever line-up of stars from Toowoomba's wonder years of the sixties. Together on stage for the first time will be Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Ronnie Burns, Ross D Wyllie, Tony Worsley, Dinah Lee, Doug Parkinson, Colleen Hewett, MPD Limited, and special guest Glenn Shorrock. GO!! SHOW Gold is the perfect reflection of the times. Go!! SHOW Gold is coming to Toowoomba, featuring the biggest ever line-up of stars from Toowoomba..

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• Qld under 18s celebrate as Swifts on the improve

  

  TALENTED Ipswich hockey players Layla Eleison, Gaby Nicholls and Emily Witheyman-Crump have shared in the latest Queensland under-18 success. The Queenslanders won the national championships in Launceston after beating NSW 2-1 in the gold medal match. Goals from captain Ambrosia Malone and Charlee Livesey secured the Queensland team back-to-back national titles. Leading into the final, Queensland remained undefeated, aside from a 3-3 draw with Victoria during the pool matches. Mean..

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• Power extends great run with win in Toronto

  

  MOTORSPORT: Will Power has built on his incredible IndyCar run by taking out a third win in four races.The Toowoomba driver took out the Toronto Indy Monday morning (AEST) ahead of Penske team mate Helio Castroneves.Power’s third win in four races has moved him into second in the drivers’ championship and 13th on the overall IndyCar all-time wins list.Those three wins in the past four rounds have been broken up by a second in the previous race so Power is in the middle of an outstanding run aft..

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• Drug charges from operation, Darling Downs

  

  The Darling Downs District Tactical Crime Squad has charged eighteen people as part of an operation targeting drug supply in the Toowoomba area. It will be alleged eight warrants were executed between Friday (July 15) and yesterday with police seizing methyl amphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), LSD, cannabis, oxycodone, ammunition, replica weapons, along with cash and stolen property. Eighteen offenders will appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court in the coming weeks in relation to a total of 63 ch..

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