Weaving exhibition builds strong community connections

The Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery is celebrating NAIDOC week with Weaving Connections, an exhibition showcasing cultural weaving techniques by Felicity Chapman (Deadly Weavers) and local weavers from...

Council receives funding for key projects

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has been successful in receiving $9.11 million as part of the State Government’s 2021-24 South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program (SEQCSP). TRC Mayor Paul A...

TRC identifies key areas for 2021-22 Biosecurity Surveillance Program

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this month (July) starts property inspections that are scheduled as part of the 2021-22 Biosecurity Surveillance Program. TRC Parks and Recreation Services portfolio ...

Forty entries chosen for TRAG’s Contemporary Wearables ’21 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition

Forty entries have been chosen to showcase Australia’s innovative jewellery and object practice in this year’s Contemporary Wearables ’21 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition. The pieces, wh...

Heal Country! Region comes together to raise flag to NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week 2021 is in full swing across the Region with Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) taking part in a special community event to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and ...

TRC extends polystyrene recycling to Kleinton, upgrades O’Mara Road equipment

Toowoomba Region residents’ enthusiasm for recycling expanded polystyrene (EPS) has seen more than 17 tonnes of the packaging material processed at the Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility (G...

TRC community grant funding applications open until August 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...

Upgrades for Pittsworth parks

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is in the process of completing park improvements at Bridgeman Oval and Rotaract Park as part of Council’s 2020-21 capital works program and is committed to the ongo...

Development Application approved for Yarraman Waste Management Facility

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

These boots were made for walking

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is in the final stages of completing upgrades to its bushwalking trails at Mount Peel Bushland Park with work expected to be completed this week. Over the past year, ...

New amenities at Nell E Robinson Park a win-win for community, local industry

A new look amenities block at Nell E Robinson Park is open and ready for community use after undergoing a major upgrade. Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Environment and Community Committee Chair Cou...

TRC seeks nominees for Regional Active and Public Transport Advisory Committee

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is calling on residents who are looking to contribute to a more active and connected region to nominate for Council’s Regional Active and Public Transport Advisory C...

Council endorses Sewerage Strategy reports

With an eye on future development, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has undertaken comprehensive Sewerage Catchment Study Planning Reports for two of the Region’s growth areas. Reports for ‘Highf...

Promotional videos highlight Toowoomba CBD businesses, services to residents, visitors

A suite of promotional videos highlighting the fresh and diverse composition of Toowoomba’s CBD businesses and public spaces is aimed at enticing residents and visitors to venture to the precinct fo...

Works to begin on Barlow Road

Construction work to replace the culvert on Barlow Road, Elphinstone, is expected to start by the end of this month. Toowoomba Regional Council Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Carol Taylor said the...

Council approves Pioneer Park Master Plan

Pioneer Park in Goombungee is the latest Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) park set for an extensive upgrade in the coming years. As part of a Master Plan report, which was endorsed by Council, TRC En...

Council to form Multicultural Advisory Committee

Greater representation of the Toowoomba Region’s diversity will soon be on display with the establishment of a Multicultural Advisory Committee. Adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Toowoomba Regiona...

TRC adopts $551 million 2021-22 Budget, Operational Plan and Revenue Statement

Toowoomba Regional Council today (June 16) adopted its 2021-22 Budget, Operational Plan and Revenue Statement. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Council’s $551 million financial plan would m...

TRC endorses extended after-hours use at Toowoomba City Library Community Meeting Rooms

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) today (June 15) endorsed extended, after-hours operating times for the Toowoomba City Library Community Meeting Rooms. The move also leaves the hiring fees unchanged ...

Tender process underway for new and improved Yarraman pool

Tenders have now been called for the new People With Disability (PWD) change rooms at Yarraman Memorial Pool. Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Environment and Community Services Committee Chair Cr Ja...