Council takes firm action on Torrington recycling facility Published on 23 March 2026 Toowoomba Regional Council has taken decisive regulatory action to protect community wellbeing following extensive investigations into odour and noise concerns associated with plastic recycling activities at Circular Communities Australia in Torrington. Tagged as: , Community safety
TRC encourages residents to 'get ready' ahead of disaster season Published on 03 October 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is urging residents to make all necessary preparations for the current bushfire season and the looming storm season by understanding their disaster risk, making a plan and packing an emergency kit. Tagged as: , Community safety, Disaster, 2025 media releases
Kearney Street Chute Upgrade improves flood resilience Published on 16 September 2025 South Toowoomba’s flood resilience has been strengthened following completion of the Kearney Street Chute Betterment project at the southern end of Kearney Street, Kearneys Spring in July 2025. Tagged as: , Community safety, Disaster, Environment, Major projects, Planning, Roads, Transport, Water, 2025 media releases
Mayor welcomes funding for Back Creek Bridge upgrade at Cooyar Published on 25 August 2025 Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald has welcomed today’s announcement by Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki that Back Creek Bridge at Cooyar will be upgraded. Tagged as: , Building & planning, Community safety, Major projects, Roads, Transport, 2025 media releases
Have Your Say on proposed cycleways coming to the Region Published on 31 July 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting the community to give their feedback on several proposed cycleway options which connect key Newtown residential suburbs to the city centre. Tagged as: , Community safety, Environment, Major projects, Sport & recreation, Transport, 2025 media releases
TRC advancing with the design phase of the Cressbrook Dam Project Published on 20 June 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is continuing to make steady progress on the design phase of the Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project (CDSIP). Tagged as: , Community safety, Cressbrook Dam, Environment, Major projects, Water, 2025 media releases
TRC exceeds 60% target as $159 million spent with local suppliers Published on 04 June 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) 2022 Flood Recovery Program has contributed more than $159 million to Toowoomba Region suppliers. Tagged as: , Building & planning, Community safety, Community support, Disaster, Environment, Major projects, Roads, Transport, Water, 2025 media releases
Council committed to making the West and Stephen St intersection safer Published on 02 June 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is committed to making the West and Stephen Street intersection safer for community members by undertaking important roadworks from Sunday, 8 June, 2025 until mid July. Tagged as: , Community safety, Major projects, Planning, Roads, Transport, 2025 media releases
2025 Fatality Free Friday pledge to make every day safer on our roads Published on 29 May 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) today (Thursday, May 29, 2025) reaffirmed its commitment to the Australian Road Safety Foundation’s (ARSF) Fatality Free Friday campaign motto, ‘It’s time for change – road safety needs you’. Tagged as: , Community safety, Roads, Transport, 2025 media releases
Council continuing advocacy efforts for the Cressbrook Dam Project Published on 21 May 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is continuing efforts to gain external funding support for the $266.1 million Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project (CDSIP). Tagged as: , Building & planning, Community safety, Cressbrook Dam, Environment, Grants, Major projects, Water, 2025 media releases