Council identifies cost savings

Additional funding for trainees and apprentices, a reduction in Council’s Workcover premium and financial savings from not having to pump water from Wivenhoe Dam are highlights from Toowoomba Region...

Toowoomba Railway Parklands to transform CBD

The Toowoomba Railway Parklands project is one step closer, following a funding announcement on Monday 21 March as part of the SEQ City Deal. With all three levels of government coming together for t...

Local Disaster Management Group moves to Lean Forward

As more rain falls across the Region today, Toowoomba Regional Council has ensured its prepared to respond, if and when required. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the Local Disaster Managemen...

Council reminds election candidates to observe Local Laws

As federal election signs start to appear across the Region, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is reminding candidates to observe the Local Laws related to the placement of election signs. Before the ...

TRC partners with Land for Wildlife

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has partnered with Land for Wildlife South East Queensland to relaunch the local Land for Wildlife (LFW) program. TRC Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader C...

DDSW Qld Mayors to discuss freight networks, skilled migration at Cunnamulla

Advancing plans for potential road freight network upgrades and speeding up the relocation of skilled workers will be among key topics discussed at the Darling Downs and South West Queensland (DDSWQ) ...

TRC calls for state, federal funds to improve Region’s disaster resilience

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) on March 15 endorsed a motion calling for State and Commonwealth funds to help Council reconstruct more resilient assets when undertaking restoration works in the wake...

Water restrictions ease for Toowoomba Bulk Water Supply

Users connected to the Toowoomba Bulk Water Supply will move to low level water restrictions effective immediately. As a result of the February rain event which filled the three dams in the Toowoomba...

TRC launches Warm Temperate Climate Building Design Guidelines

Prospective home builders or renovators plus professionals and tradespeople across building and development industries can access climate-specific design specifications and ideas that are contained in...

SEQ City Deal invests in Toowoomba’s tourism, liveability and affordability

More than $38.48 million of funding will kickstart priority affordability, tourism and liveability projects across Toowoomba, plus the Region will have access to more than $400 million in regional fun...

Touring Queensland Regional Art Awards from 2020 at Rosalie Gallery

Thirty finalists in the 2020 Queensland Regional Art Awards will be on display at Rosalie Gallery at Goombungee as part of the Decadence touring exhibition, presented by Flying Arts Alliance. Toowoom...

Service to commemorate 80th anniversary of 25th Battalion’s Spring Bluff departure

A special commemorative service will be held at Spring Bluff on Saturday, March 19, 2022 to remember the 1000 brave soldiers who left the station at night on their way to serve in World War II. The s...

Council supports Inland Rail concepts subject to conditions

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has given its conditional support to several road-rail interface concepts proposed for the Inland Rail Border to Gowrie section. The concepts, related to four local r...

Putting Emu Creek Dam on the table

Toowoomba Regional Council moved a motion today (15 March) to ensure Emu Creek Dam is firmly on the State Government’s radar as an option for future water. With the State Government undertaking wor...

TRC endorses Warm Temperate Climate Building Design Guidelines

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) today (March 15) endorsed a new building design guideline that will offer the community and building industry tools for interpreting responses to climate change and va...

Council supports National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

Toowoomba’s City Hall Annex will glow orange on Friday 18 March to shine a light on bullying and violence. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the initiative was in support of the National Day...

Free family concert in Millmerran

Popular children’s book The Bear who loved to Dance will be brought to life through music at the Millmerran Cultural Centre on Sunday 20 March. Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community ...

New exhibition celebrating neurodiversity opens at Crows Nest Gallery

An exhibition titled There will always be flowers if you look: A group exhibition celebrating neurodiversity is now open at the Crows Nest Gallery. The exhibition, which runs until 3 April, showcases...

Rural landholders invited to have their say

Rural landholders in the Toowoomba Region are invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback on the Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board (DDMRB) and rabbit fence. Toowoomba Regional Council Env...

TRC, Western Downs call for tenders for waste, recyclables services

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) and Western Downs Regional Council (WDRC) are spearheading a new direction in waste management via a joint procurement activity for contracts covering waste and recycl...