Toowoomba’s iconic Queens Park receives International Green Flag award Published on 20 November 2025 Toowoomba’s iconic Queens Park has been awarded the 2025 International Green Flag Award, marking the second year in a row the park has achieved this globally recognised honour. Tagged as: , Attractions & our region, Environment, Parks & gardens, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Gallery exhibition showcases floral world’s energy, complexity Published on 05 November 2025 Toowoomba artist Sam Walton showcases the energy and complexity of the floral world in her exhibition, Abstract Blooms, which is on display at the Crows Nest Gallery from November 12 to December 14, 2025. Tagged as: , Art galleries, Attractions & our region, Function centres & community venues, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Eclectic Harmony exhibition inspired by Rural living and community Published on 05 November 2025 A vibrant showcase of diverse styles and mediums features in an exhibition titled, Eclectic Harmony, which will be on display at Goombungee’s Rosalie Gallery from November 12 to December 14, 2025. Tagged as: , Art galleries, Attractions & our region, Function centres & community venues, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Regional Arts Development Fund applications open until November 23 Published on 29 October 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking expressions of interest through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) for grants that will help arts, culture and heritage projects take centre stage across the Region. Tagged as: , Art galleries, Attractions & our region, Grants, Function centres & community venues, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Visual artists shine at TRAG’s Creative Generation Excellence Awards Published on 28 October 2025 The creative talents of Darling Downs and South West Queensland secondary school students feature in Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery’s annual Creative Generation – Excellence Awards in Visual Art 2025 exhibition that is on display until November 16, 2025. Tagged as: , Art galleries, Attractions & our region, Function centres & community venues, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Sponsorship approved for May 2026 Wellcamp Airport Running Festival Published on 23 October 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this week (October 23, 2025) endorsed a $40,000 sponsorship to help organisers stage the re-named May 3, 2026 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival. Tagged as: , Attractions & our region, Community support, Events & special days, Grants, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Goombungee Jacaranda Day captured in Rosalie Gallery photo exhibition Published on 09 October 2025 Pictures of joy, pride, colour and excitement are captured in Celebrating the Future, an exhibition celebrating Jacaranda Day by Toowoomba photographer David Martinelli, which will be on display at Goombungee’s Rosalie Gallery from October 8 to November 9, 2025. Tagged as: , Art galleries, Attractions & our region, Events & special days, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Mayors call for detailed study into staged extension of rail services Published on 07 October 2025 The Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Mayors are calling on the Queensland Government to consider a detailed rail study for a staged extension of passenger services linking Toowoomba and the growing western corridor communities with Brisbane. Tagged as: , Planning, Tourism, Transport, 2025 media releases
Gallery exhibition explores collaboration between UniSQ art educators Published on 02 October 2025 A new art exhibition, Create/Respond, explores collaboration within the contemporary art practices of 11 University of Southern Queensland Visual Arts lecturers, David Akenson, Beata Batorowicz, Peta Berghofer, Linda Clark, Kyle Jenkins, Rhi Johnson, Alexandra Lawson, Amber Manteufel, Alice Rigby, Alex Stalling and David Usher at Crows Nest Gallery from October 8 to November 9, 2025. Tagged as: , Art galleries, Attractions & our region, Function centres & community venues, Tourism, 2025 media releases
Niche Tourism Development Incentive to promote tourism experiences Published on 30 September 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting business operators to apply for its new Niche Tourism Development Incentive that is designed to strengthen support for tourism activities with an eye on opportunities ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympic Games and beyond. Tagged as: , Attractions & our region, Events & special days, Grants, Tourism, 2025 media releases