TRC’s election priorities
Ahead of the upcoming election, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has written to all candidates in Groom to put forward its priorities for the 2025 Federal election. Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald said it was crucial that all candidates running for office in Groom were aware of Council's priorities. He said local government is a key partner to the Australian Government in delivering infrastructure and services that ensure our communities continue to grow and prosper.
An overload of cute at Darling Downs Zoo
The Darling Downs Zoo located at Pilton has been attracting attention from all over thanks to its bilby breeding program and the birth of a Capybara. Easter is of course the time for the bilby, Australia's version of the Easter Bunny, to shine.
Watercolour workshop a wonderful evening
A watercolour workshop recently hosted by Heidi Jane Illustrations at the Wheatsheaf Store in East Greenmount proved to be a great evening for those in attendance. Organiser Heidi said the ladies enjoyed an evening of creativity and meeting new people plus a delicious meal served.
Bore no more soon in Vale View
An additional 100 homes in the Vale View area of the Toowoomba Region will soon be connected to the Bulk Water Supply network, meaning the existing bore will no longer be needed.
Spirit of Emu Creek retires
After 40 years of devoted service at Emu Creek State School, teacher aide, Liz Donnelly has retired from the school that has played such an important role in her life. Liz's story is the story of Emu Creek in many ways.
Indian spiritual leader visits Nobby
The Indian flag made its way through Nobby last week, alongside the Australian flag, as an Indian spiritual leader and his followers got to know the local community. Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji is a spiritual leader ... A few months ago, members of the branch bought a property on Felton Clifton Road ...
Partnership to give battlers a chance
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has recently awarded two waste facility operational services contracts to locally-based not-for-profit organisation Ability Enterprises, which will give residents a second chance through employment at Council.
