Perth Street Culvert Upgrade works to resume Published on 10 July 2026 Council has received approval from the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) to resume works on the Perth Street Culvert Upgrade project in Toowoomba from Monday, July 13, 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting. Tagged as: , Major projects
Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility to reopen July 9 Published on 07 July 2026 The Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility at O'Mara Road, Wellcamp, will reopen to the public from 7am tomorrow (Thursday, July 9, 2026). Tagged as: , Waste
TRC now offering Big Bag Recovery Program at five waste facilities Published on 06 July 2026 TRC is encouraging residents and businesses to take advantage of a new agricultural plastics recycling initiative, with Council now accepting eligible Stewardship Bags through the Big Bag Recovery program at five waste management facilities across the region. Tagged as: , Waste
A Budget for today’s priorities and tomorrow’s opportunities Published on 30 June 2026 Toowoomba Regional Council has handed down a $728 million Budget focused on maintaining essential services, investing in critical infrastructure and supporting the Region’s long-term financial sustainability. Tagged as: , Council decision
Better public transport on track for Toowoomba Region Published on 30 June 2026 The 2026–27 State Budget is backing a new partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council to deliver local public transport improvements, combining State funding with Council’s Public Transport Levy to drive better outcomes on the ground. Tagged as: , Transport
2026 Mayoral Prayer Breakfast proceeds to aid Hospice, PCYC programs Published on 25 June 2026 The Toowoomba Hospice and PCYC Toowoomba this week (June 22, 2026) received a welcome funding boost, $4,838.45 each, from the proceeds of the Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast that was held at Rumours in May. Tagged as: , Community support
Waste levy change set to ease pressure on Toowoomba Region households Published on 24 June 2026 Mayor Geoff McDonald has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to move the Toowoomba Region into the regional waste levy zone, calling it a major win for local households and the result of sustained Council advocacy Tagged as: , Waste
Community groups invited to apply for streamlined TRC grants Published on 22 June 2026 Community groups across the Toowoomba Region are encouraged to apply for funding through Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) refreshed community grants program, with applications opening from Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Tagged as: , Community support
Rosalie Gallery, three libraries to host QAGOMA Touring program Published on 18 June 2026 Families and children in Goombungee, Oakey, Clifton and surrounding areas can experience exciting, free hands-on art-making activities when the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern (QAGOMA) presents Express Yourself: Art Activity Pop-Up – Vipoo Srivilasa at Rosalie Gallery and three regional libraries in the coming month. Tagged as: , Art galleries
Crows Nest Gallery exhibition surveys David Usher’s ceramic work Published on 18 June 2026 Toowoomba artist David Usher’s 40-year career will be celebrated in an exhibition titled, Fire in the Hole, that will be displayed at Crows Nest Gallery from June 24 to July 26, 2026. Tagged as: , Art galleries