Toowoomba Local News And Information Hub

Water authority flat out with floodwater release

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:23 +0000

SunWater says it is still releasing more than 200,000 megalitres of water each day as floodwaters continue to flow into Beardmore Dam in southern Queensland.

Great flood brings communities together

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:22 +0000

Floodwaters from Queensland are steadily coursing south to New South Wales, leaving a trail of devastation.

Minister pledges no sackings from ag college decision

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:22 +0000

The Primary Industries Minister says there will be no sackings when a decision is made on the future of Queensland’s agricultural college.

Council collects truckloads of flood rubbish

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:21 +0000

The Maranoa Regional Council has collected more than 2,000 truckloads of waste from flood-affected homes in the southern inland town of Roma.

Flooding prompt call for second levee

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:21 +0000

A group has been formed in Charleville to push for another levee after last week’s record flooding in Bradley’s Gully.

Inquiry considers population policy need

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:20 +0000

An independent inquiry into whether Queensland needs a population policy will sit for the first time today.

Fire station comes crashing down

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:19 +0000

KITCHENER Street fire station officer Grant Hodges watched the place where he had worked for 20 years come crashing to the ground yesterday.

Ratepayers to feel pain for years

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:19 +0000

THE pain of Queensland’s controversial forced council amalgamations will be felt by Toowoomba regional ratepayers for at least the next three years.

Markets to breathe new life to CBD

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:18 +0000

EXTENDED trading hours may soon not be the only reason for shoppers to make their way to Toowoomba’s CBD on a Sunday.

Council looks to flood-proof town

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:18 +0000

CHARLEVILLE mayor Mark O’Brien says the Murweh Shire Council is looking at ways to protect the south-west Queensland town from future flooding.

Thieves target fruit barn, hall

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:17 +0000

THIEVES stole a significant amount of money after breaking into a safe at Millers Fruit Barn on Wednesday night.

Hampton abuzz with development

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:17 +0000

A $6 MILLION hotel development is on the verge of getting under way atop the Great Dividing Range on the New England Highway.

Teen earns state’s top prize

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:17 +0000

SHE wants to be a doctor, but 16-year-old Amitee Ryan loves to throw herself into speech and drama.

Tourism campaign launches

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:16 +0000

THERE’S “lots to love” about the Darling Downs, according to the new Toowoomba and Golden West Tourism campaign launched yesterday at City Hall.

Council chasing airport solutions

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:16 +0000

Toowoomba Regional Council says it is working hard to find solutions to improve air services for the region.

Highways reopen as floods recede

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:15 +0000

HIGHWAYS throughout south-west Queensland are slowly opening up to traffic.

Relay For Life set to kick off

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:15 +0000

TOOWOOMBA cancer survivors, patients and carers are invited to attend Toowoomba’s Relay For Life tomorrow at the Showgrounds to be honoured by their community.

Hot rodders rev up for show, shine

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:14 +0000

HOT rod enthusiast Rick A’Bell believes it will be sight not to be missed when 150 cars roar into Toowoomba on Sunday.

Magistrate grants bail to axe man

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:14 +0000

AFTER nine months in custody, Derek Lesley Wightman was finally granted bail by a Toowoomba magistrate yesterday.

QR men ready to donate labour

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:15:13 +0000

THERE’S a group of burly blokes, capable of shifting small mountains and moving large locomotives and they’re looking for a community project near you.