Friends’ parting generosity to support City Library programs

As friendly gestures go, it’s hard to top the Friends of the Toowoomba City Library group’s parting gift to Toowoomba Regional Council. Members of the disbanded Friends recently presented $14,000...

Council progresses environmental protection through the Planning Scheme

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) continues to look for opportunities to provide stronger environmental protection as part of the new Planning Scheme being drafted. TRC Planning and Development Commit...

Pittsworth Art Group highlights Land of Plenty at Crows Nest Gallery exhibition

An exhibition highlighting the Pittsworth Art Group’s connection to the land and how it has inspired their creative output will be showcased in Land of Plenty. The exhibition will be displayed at C...

Council meeting its requirements

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is bracing itself for the unparalleled level of spending which will be required over the coming decade. In order to meet legislative requirements, TRC Finance and Bus...

Community groups, sporting clubs encouraged to apply for TRC community grants

Community groups and sporting clubs across the Toowoomba region are encouraged to apply for funding for projects and initiatives through Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC). Applications for Round 2 of ...

TRC honours 2023 Australia Day award recipients

These awards are presented to groups or citizens who have made an outstanding contribution to the Toowoomba Region community. The list includes the 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day award recipient...

UniSQ Arts, Law student awarded 2023 W. H. Groom Scholarship

Four years after arriving in Australia from a Turkish refugee camp, University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) Arts/Law student Farhan Khudir has been awarded the Toowoomba Region’s 2023 W. H. Groom ...

JJ Richards officially sign on to continue TRC waste collection services

A partnership spanning more than 60 years will continue for at least another 12 after national waste management company JJ’s Waste and Recycling officially signed on to continue Toowoomba Regional C...

Council welcomes funding for Toowoomba and Warwick pipeline

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed the State Government’s funding announcement for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline. “This is a major project that will help build f...

TRC endorses sponsorship for 2023 Meatstock Toowoomba

Toowoomba Regional Council this month (January 17) beefed up the Region’s autumn events calendar by endorsing a sponsorship package for the 2023 Meatstock Toowoomba event. Toowoomba Region Mayor an...

Enjoy TRC’s free Summer Tunes in January, February

Enjoy lazy summer Saturdays with an outing to Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) free 2023 Summer Tunes program in coming weeks. TRC Environment and Community Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMah...

Youth groups and sporting clubs to benefit from TRC grants

A host of community groups and sporting clubs are set to benefit thanks to a host of grants approved this week by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC). Tuesday’s first meeting of Council for 2023 saw a...

Council gets the green light on first $17 million towards flood recovery works

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has been systematically working through its road network to assess flood damage following the state-declared disaster events. TRC Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Ca...

Council moves to detailed design for new Civic Administration Building

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will proceed to detailed design for a new Civic Administration Building in 2023. Mayor Paul Antonio said the new building would be located within the existing Civic P...

Experience wool industry heritage at Jondaryan Woolshed across Australia Day

Enjoy a trip through the pioneering days of the Australian wool industry at the Jondaryan Woolshed’s Back to the Woolshed event from January 26-28, 2023. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Co...

Residents invited to TRC’s 2023 Australia Day events

Toowoomba Region residents are invited to attend Australia Day award presentations and celebrations on Thursday, January 26. (*See event listings below) Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said he wa...

Corporate partners sought for 2023 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Australia’s leading major regional event, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, is calling for corporate sponsors to come on board for 2023. An expression of interest process is now open for large cor...

Toowoomba LDMG stands down from Millmerran fires

The Toowoomba Local Disaster Management Group has moved to stand down level following the serious Millmerran Woods bushfires this week. The stand down includes the closure of the evacuation centre th...

January holiday activities cater for all interests

Looking for a January school holiday activity suggestion? Toowoomba Regional Council is filling lazy summer days with a host of activities and sessions for indoor and outdoor pursuits. For full deta...

TRC survey to identify residents’ views on climate change

Residents are encouraged to complete Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) online climate survey by January 16, 2023 to help inform the development of a Climate Risk Management Strategy. TRC Planning ...