Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Judy Antonio, wife of Toowoomba mayor, dies of motor neurone ... and other top stories.

  • Judy Antonio, wife of Toowoomba mayor, dies of motor neurone ...

    Judy Antonio, the wife of Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio, has died seven years after she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.Mrs Antonio died in Toowoomba on Sunday night. She was 64. Motor neurone disease claimed Judy Antonio on Sunday night. Photo: Toowoomba Regional Council Toowoomba Regional Council chief executive Brian Pidgeon said the Antonio family had asked residents to donate to MND research in lieu of flowers."Judy was a life-long resident of the Darling Downs and touched s..
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  • Man arrested at Toowoomba hospital after being attacked by ...

    Man arrested at Toowoomba hospital after being attacked by ...
    A man who allegedly stabbed a Toowoomba man and was then attacked by his victim's dog has been arrested at a Toowoomba hospital after seeking first aid. The 18-year-old man allegedly stabbed the 58-year-old at a property on Wuth Street in Toowoomba about 9.30pm yesterday, police said. The older man's dog attacked the alleged offender, who fled the scene. The older man then went to Toowoomba Hospital for treatment, and police allege that detectives were interviewing him at the hospital when the..
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  • Dominant State High down Toowoomba Grammar in Carina

    Dominant State High down Toowoomba Grammar in Carina
    By Fraser Barton Brisbane State High School made it two from two to start the season, taking down Toowoomba Grammar School 38-26 in Round 3 of the GPS Rugby season. In a clinical display, it was the sheer tenacity and discipline of the BSHS XV that got the upper hand against a strong Toowoomba outfit, as the visitors came up just short in the dying stages of the match. State High’s elusive fullback Murray Taulagi got his side on the board three minutes in, scoring right next to the posts af..
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  • How Toowoomba built a thriving startup ecosystem

    How Toowoomba built a thriving startup ecosystem
    Around Australia – and indeed the world – cities and communities are trying to develop tech and innovation ecosystems. However, the challenge of actually doing it can be daunting – especially if you’re outside the major capitals. Here’s how a grassroots community of entrepreneurs in the Queensland regional city of Toowoomba have successfully built a vibrant startup ecosystem. Identifying the need Startup Toowoomba director and Canvas Co-working space president David Masefield told BIT his desire..
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  • Appeal for witnesses, Toowoomba

    Appeal for witnesses, Toowoomba
    Police investigating the alleged assault at a licensed premises in Toowoomba early yesterday morning are appealing for information. At around 1.40am police will alleged a 19-year-old man was struck to the back of the head, causing him to lose consciousness. A 21-year-old Pittsworth man has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm. He will appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on August 15. Police believe at least one other person may have been assaulted and are asking for anyone who wi..
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  • Teen Toowoomba driver races away with F3 class title

    Teen Toowoomba driver races away with F3 class title
    MOTORSPORT: Cameron Shields is still too young to get his driver's licence but that hasn't stopped him from taking out the Australian Formula 3 Championship.The Toowoomba driver has wrapped up the F3 national class title with two rounds to go after a great weekend down the Range at Queensland Raceway.Shields qualified for race one on pole and raced away with his first overall F3 victory.The 15-year-old then finished second in race two and third in race three overall which was good enough for th..
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  • Toddler Mason Lee's mother refused bail at Toowoomba ...

    Toddler Mason Lee's mother refused bail at Toowoomba ...
    The young mother of a 21-month-old boy who allegedly died after suffering horrific injuries at the hands of his stepfather has been refused bail.Anne-Maree Lee, 27, was remanded in custody when she faced the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Monday morning over the death of her son Mason Jet Lee.The toddler was found dead at the Caboolture home, north of Brisbane, of his stepfather William Andrew O'Sullivan, 37, in the early hours of June 11.The court heard the mother was in an abusive relationship..
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  • Shopping centre restaurant wins dining gong

    Shopping centre restaurant wins dining gong
    A TINY shopping centre Chinese restaurant in Toowoomba was named one of the best dining destinations in Queensland for the third year running at last night's ...
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  • City's newest cafe offers coffee, tea in 'expresso' time

    City's newest cafe offers coffee, tea in 'expresso' time
    IN A city full of cafes, Toowoomba woman Rose Leighton has created a store that serves all the right beverages without the fuss. Need a coffee or tea but don't or can't stay? No worries. Beans and Leaves on Duggan is more of a coffee and tea gift store than a cafe. The concept is to offer an "expresso" service for your beverages. If customers are peckish, they can also pick up a Byron Bay cookie or fresh cupcake. They can also try some tea or buy a home-made tea cosy. The new busines..
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  • Rollers have a shot at home final

    Rollers have a shot at home final
    BASKETBALL: The Gold Coast Rollers women have given themselves an outside chance of hosting a Queensland Basketball League final. The Rollers could top their pool and earn a home court playoff at The Southport School.It was at home last weekend that the Rollers women produced one of their best displays in a 107-87 win over South West Metro Pirates.The Rollers have to beat last-placed Toowoomba on the Darling Downs on Saturday and hope for favourable results when Ipswich take on a demanding road ..
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