JJ Richards officially sign on to continue TRC waste collection services

A partnership spanning more than 60 years will continue for at least another 12 after national waste management company JJ’s Waste and Recycling officially signed on to continue Toowoomba Regional C...

Council welcomes funding for Toowoomba and Warwick pipeline

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed the State Government’s funding announcement for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline. “This is a major project that will help build f...

TRC endorses sponsorship for 2023 Meatstock Toowoomba

Toowoomba Regional Council this month (January 17) beefed up the Region’s autumn events calendar by endorsing a sponsorship package for the 2023 Meatstock Toowoomba event. Toowoomba Region Mayor an...

Youth groups and sporting clubs to benefit from TRC grants

A host of community groups and sporting clubs are set to benefit thanks to a host of grants approved this week by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC). Tuesday’s first meeting of Council for 2023 saw a...

Council gets the green light on first $17 million towards flood recovery works

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has been systematically working through its road network to assess flood damage following the state-declared disaster events. TRC Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Ca...

Council moves to detailed design for new Civic Administration Building

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will proceed to detailed design for a new Civic Administration Building in 2023. Mayor Paul Antonio said the new building would be located within the existing Civic P...

Experience wool industry heritage at Jondaryan Woolshed across Australia Day

Enjoy a trip through the pioneering days of the Australian wool industry at the Jondaryan Woolshed’s Back to the Woolshed event from January 26-28, 2023. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Co...

Corporate partners sought for 2023 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Australia’s leading major regional event, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, is calling for corporate sponsors to come on board for 2023. An expression of interest process is now open for large cor...

Toowoomba LDMG stands down from Millmerran fires

The Toowoomba Local Disaster Management Group has moved to stand down level following the serious Millmerran Woods bushfires this week. The stand down includes the closure of the evacuation centre th...

January holiday activities cater for all interests

Looking for a January school holiday activity suggestion? Toowoomba Regional Council is filling lazy summer days with a host of activities and sessions for indoor and outdoor pursuits. For full deta...

TRC survey to identify residents’ views on climate change

Residents are encouraged to complete Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) online climate survey by January 16, 2023 to help inform the development of a Climate Risk Management Strategy. TRC Planning ...

Queens Park to light up for New Year’s Eve

Toowoomba residents and visitors to the region will have plenty on offer this New Year’s Eve with a fireworks display to again light up Queens Park. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the fir...

Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia invited to Toowoomba

Mayor Paul Antonio plans to personally convey the Toowoomba Region’s support for the citizens of Ukraine if the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko accepts an i...

TRC supporting state government waste management, recycling survey

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is supportive of the Queensland Government’s survey that is seeking residents’ views on future waste management and recycling services. TRC Water and Waste Commit...

Council encourages responsible pet care this Christmas

Adorable puppies and kittens might be at the top of many Christmas wishlists, but Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is advising residents to think about the long-term commitment required to keep a pet ...

Australian-first machinery for Yarraman Waste Management Facility

Civil and structural works, including concrete base slabs and wall sections for new treatment facilities are being constructed for the upgrade of the Mt Kynoch Water Treatment Plant. As part of the $...

Join free Youth Connect summer pool parties in January 2023

Enjoy a free summer pool party in January 2023 at six of the Toowoomba Region’s district pools. Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Services Committee chair Cr James O’Shea said ...

Gowrie Creek vegetation removal to help flood mitigation

Invasive species vegetation in a section of Gowrie Creek will be removed early next year as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s flood mitigation works. Council’s Infrastructure Committee Chair C...

Soldiers’ Memorial Hall heritage refurbishment complete

Residents and visitors to the Toowoomba CBD may have noticed the refreshed exterior of the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, particularly the new Herries Street entry, as part of the rehabilitation works com...

Protecting our environment

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is listening to community views on the importance of protecting our environment as it undertakes a review of the current environment planning policy. Council will con...