TRC signs charter to formalise support for Region’s small businesses

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio today (March 16) formalised Toowoomba Regional Council’s support for thousands of small businesses when he joined Queensland Small Business Commissioner Maree Ads...

Mayor Antonio confident broad economic base will drive future growth

The Toowoomba Region is well positioned to capitalise on a decade-long run of enviable growth thanks to a robust and broad economic base, Mayor Paul Antonio said at last night’s (March 11) Toowoomba...

Obey the road rules

Be safe on our roads – every day. That is the clear message coming from Toowoomba Regional Council Infrastructure Committee Chair Councillor Carol Taylor. “During the course of the year, we have...

TRC to start test drilling on Clifton GAB bore project

Drilling on a Great Artesian Basin (GAB) test bore at Clifton is due to start this week. (from March 8, 2021). Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Water and Waste Committee chair Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said...

Believe in yourself, Mayor Antonio tells Region’s Secondary School leaders

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio today (March 4) encouraged students to “work hard and believe in themselves”. “Schooling is an important part of one’s life and it very often gives you the...

Chance to be the first to try smart water meters

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is offering property owners across the Region the chance to be the first to use new smart water meter technology. TRC Water and Waste Committee chair Cr Rebecca Vonho...

Yarraman Waste Management Facility moves to next stage

Plans for an upgraded waste management facility at Yarraman have moved to the next stage following lodgement of the Development Application for the facility. Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Water an...

TRC eases conditions for Sport and Recreation grant applications

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is encouraging community and not-for-profit groups to apply for the latest round of community support grants, with a special focus on the Sport and Recreation grant pr...

Toowoomba ceramicist explores body forms in debut solo exhibition

Toowoomba artist Aurora Elwell this week unveils her first solo exhibition with a new body of work titled Antibody at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery. The exhibition will be on display from Saturd...

TRC supports complementary, betterment works for 2020 flood restoration projects

Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) February Ordinary Meeting of Council today (February 16) supported an additional $5 million for consideration in the 2021/22 Budget to undertake complementary and ...

TRC endorses the Toowoomba CBD Shop Top Living Design Guide

Residents, investors, real estate agents, building professionals and developers who wish to convert vacant Toowoomba CBD premises into vibrant living spaces now have a detailed design guide to help th...

TRC adopts Waste Management Strategy 2021 to reduce waste, preserve resources

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) today (February 16) adopted the Waste Management Strategy 2021 that will guide waste operations and future strategies to reduce waste and preserve resources over the n...

Cooby Dam closed to all recreation activities

All public recreation areas at Cooby Dam have been closed until further notice. Toowoomba Regional Council Water and Waste Committee chair Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said Council officers had detected a bact...

TRC seeks public input on Region’s growth, development

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is preparing to seek wide public input into a major planning project, titled Toowoomba Region Futures, that will build a community vision for the Region’s growth and...

TRC’s Waste Management Strategy 2021 commits to reducing waste, preserving resources

Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Water and Waste Committee today (February 9) recommended that Council endorse the Waste Management Strategy 2021 that will guide waste operations and future strate...

TRC community grant funding applications open until March 1

Applications are open for Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) next round of community grants. TRC Environment and Community Services Committee chair Cr James O’Shea said community and not-for-prof...

Residents invited to have their say on Carly Hibberd Park

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting residents to have their say on future improvements to Carly Hibberd Park in Kearneys Spring. TRC Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McM...

Council to undertake trail improvement works at Jubilee Park

From Monday, 1 February 2021 Council will be conducting necessary trail improvement, upgrade and repair works in Jubilee Park on sections of the fire trail from Sandstone Ridge Trail to Amos Road. ...

Council to push for best for community outcomes in Inland Rail EIS response

Toowoomba Regional Council will seek the best outcomes for the Region in its response to the Inland Rail Border to Gowrie (B2G) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The State Government’s Office o...

Residents encouraged to have their say on TRC libraries

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is surveying residents in February, asking them to provide feedback on Council’s library services. TRC Library and Cultural Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon...