End of an era at Harristown saleyards
Former cattle drafter Barry Coonan from Wellcamp reflects on his history with the Toowoomba Saleyards at Harristown following the announcement of their indefinite closure. "I worked at the Saleyards for 58 years and retired in 2015, at the age of 75.
Garth returned
Incumbent Liberal National candidate Garth Hamilton has survived a strong challenge from Climate 200 backed independent Suzie Holt in Groom on an otherwise downcast election night for his party ... As of Tuesday, Garth Hamilton was polling more than double the first preference count his next opponent.
John Vinson’s Rugby journey
Hodgson Vale's John Vinson added another major achievement to his Rugby CV when the Irish team he plays for, Clontarf, won a thrilling Grand Final in the All - Ireland Leagues Men's Division A. John was a Queensland Country Blue Heelers representative player who seems to have been born to play Rugby.
The Empire raises its new curtain
After nearly three decades of quietly setting the scene, the Empire Theatre's iconic red curtain is taking its turn in the spotlight with the unveiling of a premium upgrade. For the first time since The Empire's grand reopening in 1997, the curtain has been replaced...
Not just another public holiday
On Anzac Day ceremonies across the region were again well attended as we recognised the service of those brave men and women who served and continue to serve Australia in defence of our freedom, and despite it being a long weekend this year, attendance at local commemorations were as strong as ever.
Finding the right balance of mental health support
In regional and rural areas, where mental health issues are higher and professional services are lower, digital-only self-help tools can only go so far. Researchers are recruiting young participants and their parents to test an innovative new program specifically designed for young Australians in rural and regional communities who experience anxiety.
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.
