Flood Recovery Culvert and Floodway Program in full swing

As part of the Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) 2022 Flood Recovery Program, the community can expect to see more than 100 culverts/floodways replaced and repaired across the Region including 52 w...

Newman Road, Wyreema / Vale View to reopen in mid-February 2024

The replacement of an ageing culvert on Newman Road, Wyreema / Vale View is expected to be completed in mid-February 2024, weather permitting. TRC Infrastructure Services Committee Chair Cr Carol Tay...

Pittsworth Road Rehabilitation Project starting 29 January 2024

Construction to rehabilitate Toowoomba Road at Pittsworth between Factory Street and the Gore Highway will start on Monday, January 29, 2024. Toowoomba Regional Council Infrastructure Services Commit...

Highfields residents urged to plan journeys with multiple road works starting

Highfields residents are being advised to plan their journeys in and around the locality with multiple road construction projects starting from the end of January. TRC Infrastructure Services Committ...

Pittsworth Perspectives exhibition, children’s activities open 2024 Rosalie Gallery program 

Pittsworth Perspectives, an exhibition highlighting selected works from the Pittsworth Community Collection, and a children’s art activity from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (Th...

Ornamental/Elemental exhibition, children’s activities open 2024 Crows Nest Gallery program

Ornamental/Elemental, an exhibition highlighting selected works from the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection, and a children’s art activity from the Queensland Art Gallery |...

TRC to investigate water security measures for the region

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has this week resolved to investigate two key water security measures for the region. At Tuesday’s Ordinary Meeting, Council resolved to investigate the possibility...

Residents invited to TRC’s 2024 Australia Day events on January 26

Toowoomba Region residents are invited to attend 2024 civic Australia Day award presentations and celebrations on Friday, January 26. (*See event listings below) Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald...

TRC’s $74 million local spend in financial year to date hits target

Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) focus on spending money with local suppliers reached new heights this month with almost $21 million spent in November 2023 alone. As part of the strategy to keep ...

Stage 1 Kuhls Road Rehabilitation project opens in Highfields

The $1.2 million first stage of Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) three-stage Kuhls Road Rehabilitation project at Highfields is open to traffic (from Thursday, December 21, 2023). TRC Infrastruct...

TRC advising residents to stay safe on roads

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is advising residents to be careful on the roads and avoid driving through flood water. TRC Infrastructure Services Committee Chair Cr Carol Taylor said heavy rain wh...

Clifton waste facility’s hours extended temporarily from December 28, 2023

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has this week (December 19, 2023) approved temporary extended opening hours for the Clifton Waste Management Facility. TRC Water and Waste Committee portfolio leader ...

TRC signs Qld Govt pledge denouncing inequality; domestic & family violence

In a timely gesture in the season of goodwill, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this week (Tuesday, December 19, 2023) signed the Queensland Government’s Not Now, Not Ever. Together. pledge denounci...

TRC approves Sports Tourism grants for 2024 Qld equestrian camp, Pittsworth Legends of League carnival

An influx of visitors to the Region is expected for two sports tourism events early in 2024, which today (Tuesday, December 19, 2023) each received $5000 Sports Tourism grants provided by Toowoomba Re...

TRC announces Seymour Whyte, SMEC to deliver Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has today (Tuesday, December 19, 2023) announced Seymour Whyte Constructions and SMEC Australia as the successful tenderer for the Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Pr...

TRC’s essential services operating across Christmas closure

Toowoomba Regional Council’s essential services will continue to operate across the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Council operations will officially be closed between Friday, December 22, ...

Drive to survive across Christmas-New Year holidays

Road safety never takes a holiday - it starts with me. That’s the sobering message Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) and emergency services representatives are imploring residents and travellers to ...

Diverse industries, population increase drive Toowoomba Region’s economic growth

The Toowoomba Region’s diverse economy and a steady population increase over the past five years have been the major contributors to the Region’s steady economic growth, according to data containe...

Seriously? A fifth of Christmas feast food gets binned

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is reminding residents to plan Christmas gift and food purchases to avoid waste and maximise recycling. TRC Water and Waste Committee portfolio leader Cr Nancy Sommer...

Council encourages responsible pet care at Christmas

Adorable puppies and kittens might be at the top of many Christmas wishlists, but Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is advising residents to think about the long-term commitment required to keep a pet ...