Queens Park to light up for New Year’s Eve

Toowoomba residents and visitors to the region will have plenty on offer this New Year’s Eve with a fireworks display to again light up Queens Park. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the fir...

Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia invited to Toowoomba

Mayor Paul Antonio plans to personally convey the Toowoomba Region’s support for the citizens of Ukraine if the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko accepts an i...

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...

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 23, ...

TRC supporting state government waste management, recycling survey

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is supportive of the Queensland Government’s survey that is seeking residents’ views on future waste management and recycling services. TRC Water and Waste Commit...

Council encourages responsible pet care this 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 ...

Australian-first machinery for Yarraman Waste Management Facility

Civil and structural works, including concrete base slabs and wall sections for new treatment facilities are being constructed for the upgrade of the Mt Kynoch Water Treatment Plant. As part of the $...

Join free Youth Connect summer pool parties in January 2023

Enjoy a free summer pool party in January 2023 at six of the Toowoomba Region’s district pools. Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Services Committee chair Cr James O’Shea said ...

Gowrie Creek vegetation removal to help flood mitigation

Invasive species vegetation in a section of Gowrie Creek will be removed early next year as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s flood mitigation works. Council’s Infrastructure Committee Chair C...

Soldiers’ Memorial Hall heritage refurbishment complete

Residents and visitors to the Toowoomba CBD may have noticed the refreshed exterior of the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, particularly the new Herries Street entry, as part of the rehabilitation works com...

Protecting our environment

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is listening to community views on the importance of protecting our environment as it undertakes a review of the current environment planning policy. Council will con...

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...

Young achievers encouraged to apply for 2023 W. H. Groom scholarship

Young Toowoomba Region tertiary students with a passion for community, sporting or cultural pursuits are encouraged to apply for the 2023 W. H. Groom scholarship. The Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC)...

Queensland Young Planner of the Year

Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Urban Designer, Farnoosh Shokoofan, has been awarded Queensland Young Planner of the Year at the Planning Institute Australia (PIA) 2022 Queensland Awards for Plan...

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 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...

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 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...

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...