Russell Street re-opens to traffic

Residents and motorists will get their first look at the revamped Russell Street, with the section between Ruthven and Neil Streets re-opening to traffic from midday 25 November.Toowoomba Regional Cou...

Toowoomba Region prepared as storm season kicks into gear

Preparations for the impending storm and wet weather season across the Toowoomba Region are well underway. Toowoomba Region Mayor and Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group Paul Antonio said Co...

Council gives its support for Toowoomba and Warwick pipeline

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has given its support to the State Government’s proposed Toowoomba and Warwick Pipeline project, subject to conditions. While acknowledging the need for Southern Do...

Council supports community petitions

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) reinforced the importance of community petitions at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 15 November.When discussing a petition that was submitted in October, TRC Planni...

Council to review its Parking Strategy

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will undergo a review of its parking strategies to ensure it meets the demands of a growing city.With the Toowoomba City Centre Parking Strategy endorsed by Council in...

Honouring Her Majesty

How do you honour the incredible life and memory of our late Sovereign, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II?That is the question Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio would like to ask residents a...

Council to consult on renaming of Mount Tabletop

The potential renaming of Mount Tabletop has moved a step closer with Toowoomba Regional Council endorsing a motion to consult with Traditional Custodians and registered Aboriginal Parties on the idea...

Council seeks funding for koala mapping

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will explore funding options to undertake koala population mapping within the Toowoomba Region.With koala numbers declining, TRC Environment and Community Committee Po...

Council rolls out smart water meters

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will soon begin installing smart water meters to all properties throughout the Region.Following an initial trial of almost 2000 meters, TRC Water and Waste Committee C...

Council sets aside $10 million to upgrade Lower Order Roads

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will set aside $10 million over a five year period to perform upgrades on existing Lower Order Road matters to bring them up to a minimum access standard gravel r...

Construction of Yarraman Waste Management Facility completed

Construction of the new $5.6 million Yarraman Waste Management Facility has been completed, making Yarraman home to Toowoomba Region’s first Tier 4 Waste Management Facility. TRC Water and Waste Co...

Memories transformed to art in Crows Nest Gallery exhibition

An exhibition examining how memories can be transformed into art will be showcased when Amanda Digweed unveils her latest creations in The Apron Project. The exhibition will be displayed at Crows Nes...

TRC welcomes state government moves to expand Containers for Change program

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is supportive of the Queensland Government’s review to expand the type of containers that can be recycled via the Containers for Change program. TRC Water and Waste...

Think safe, work safe

An ongoing commitment to safe workplace standards has resulted in a number of benefits for Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC). In addition to the financial savings incurred, TRC Finance and Business St...

Seniors invited to book for free Mayor’s Over 80s Christmas parties

Toowoomba Region seniors are invited to register their places at the Mayor’s Over 80s Christmas parties in the coming month. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Council encouraged eligible res...

Council underway with priority flood repairs

With priority flood repairs now well under way, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has started preparations for the culvert repair and replacement program early, by procuring more than 100 culvert compo...

TRC strengthening environmental management in new Planning Scheme

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is continuing its strategic work balancing the conflict between preserving green areas and suitable sites for future urban growth. TRC Planning and Development Commit...

Council forecasts surplus

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has adopted an amended 2022/23 Annual Budget at a Special Meeting of Council earlier today (31 October). As part of the amended Budget, TRC Finance and Business Strat...

TRAG’s Creative Generation Excellence Awards to highlight student talent

The creative talents of Darling Downs and South West Queensland secondary school students will feature in Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery’s (TRAG) annual Creative Generation – Excellence Awards in ...

Council calls for meeting with State Minister

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking immediate discussions prior to making a decision on the State Government’s proposed Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline project. TRC Mayor Paul Antonio said it...