Rentals up 13 per cent
From April 2023 to April 2024, the average rent increased by 18 per cent in the Cambooya-Wyreema area, higher than the 10 per cent average increase across Queensland. The latest Suburbtrends "Rental Pain Index" for April 2024 shows that for the Cambooya-Wyreema area, which also includes Hodgson Vale, Mount Rascal, Top Camp, Vale View and Finnie, the vacancy rate is just 1.04 per cent.
Milestone year for Carnival of Flowers
Eighty-three events and activations (making up a combined total of 1025 days) will be on offer at this year’s 75th anniversary Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The Carnival is taking place over four weekends in Spring from 13 September to 7 October.
Fall armyworm sighting at Westbrook
Forage oat growers should be vigilant for the troublesome pest fall armyworm (FAW) as several infestations have been spotted on the Darling Downs.
Big boost for Eazy Stay
Hodgson Vale man Josh Poynter, the inventor of the Eazy Stay, an innovative fence strainer post, is the beneficiary of a grant totalling close to $100,000 ... The Eazy Stay is a multi-functional fencing aid, manufactured in South-East Queensland and is constructed from solid steel and galvanised, making it durable and sturdy.
Chad Morgan has left the building
A packed crowd made sure they did not miss Australian country music icon Chad Morgan’s final ever show at Gowrie Little Plain Hall last weekend.
Weir wants facilities upgrade
Member for Condamine Pat Weir has used a speech in Parliament to call for more investment to improve sporting facilities in the Toowoomba Region ... "The Toowoomba region was hopeful of a significant economic opportunity for its growing community with the announcement of the Olympic Games, especially given its close proximity to Brisbane and ongoing advocacy for a passenger rail connection to the south-east corner," he told Parliament.
The joy of music
Nobby State School is very appreciative to Mrs Bowe from Clifton who kindly donated a piano ... This piano is a communal walk-by piano. The children are having the most wonderful time playing it, learning about how pianos work and making some fabulous tunes.
