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...

Work on track for Mt Kynoch Water Treatment Plant upgrade

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

Council seeks funding for koala mapping

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will explore funding options to undertake koala population mapping within the Toowoomba Region.With koala numbers declining, TRC Environment and Community Committee Po...

Council rolls out smart water meters

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will soon begin installing smart water meters to all properties throughout the Region.Following an initial trial of almost 2000 meters, TRC Water and Waste Committee C...

Council sets aside $10 million to upgrade Lower Order Roads

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will set aside $10 million over a five year period to perform upgrades on existing Lower Order Road matters to bring them up to a minimum access standard gravel r...

Construction of Yarraman Waste Management Facility completed

Construction of the new $5.6 million Yarraman Waste Management Facility has been completed, making Yarraman home to Toowoomba Region’s first Tier 4 Waste Management Facility. TRC Water and Waste Co...

Memories transformed to art in Crows Nest Gallery exhibition

An exhibition examining how memories can be transformed into art will be showcased when Amanda Digweed unveils her latest creations in The Apron Project. The exhibition will be displayed at Crows Nes...

TRC welcomes state government moves to expand Containers for Change program

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is supportive of the Queensland Government’s review to expand the type of containers that can be recycled via the Containers for Change program. TRC Water and Waste...