Jubilee Park Bridle Trail section closing temporarily for restoration works

A section of Toowoomba’s Jubilee Park Bridle Trail will close temporarily in the coming month to allow nearby restoration works to be completed in the park. Toowoomba Regional Council Parks and Rec...

Cressbrook team shows QPS dam construction site access

The Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project (CDSIP) team recently partnered with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to enhance officers’ understanding of site access during the project’s constr...

Decrease in FA Grants hurting TRC’s bottom line

Figures show the huge reduction in Financial Assistance Grants (FA Grants) received by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is having a significa...

TRC gets ready to celebrate the Sunshine State’s 166th birthday

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will be lighting up city landmarks to celebrate the 166th Queensland Day tomorrow and Friday night (Thursday, 5 and Friday 6 June, 2025). Toowoomba Region Mayor Counc...

TRC exceeds 60% target as $159 million spent with local suppliers on 2022 Flood Recovery Program

Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) 2022 Flood Recovery Program has contributed more than $159 million to Toowoomba Region suppliers. TRC Economic Development portfolio spokesperson Cr Edwina Farquh...

Council committed to making the West and Stephen Street intersection safer

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is committed to making the West and Stephen Street intersection safer for community members by undertaking important roadworks from Sunday, 8 June, 2025 until mid July...

Nominate by July 27 to join TRC’s 2026 Youth Leaders

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is encouraging young people aged between 14 and 24 to apply for the 2026 Youth Leaders Program. Applications must be submitted by July 27, 2025. TRC Community Develop...

Brimblecombe Road floodway replacement reopens at Wellcamp

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has reopened Brimblecombe Road at Wellcamp following floodway replacement works at the Dry Creek crossing. The $1.79 million project formed part of the 2022 Flood Rec...

TRC implements measures to reduce forecast deficit

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has implemented several measures to reduce a forecast deficit for the 2024/25 financial year. Toowoomba Reg...

Take 2025 Fatality Free Friday pledge to make every day safer on our roads

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) today (Thursday, May 29, 2025) reaffirmed its commitment to the Australian Road Safety Foundation’s (ARSF) Fatality Free Friday campaign motto, ‘It’s time for ch...

Highfields Town Centre to be considered by Council at August meeting

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will consider further community feedback before the updated Central Highfields Masterplan is brought to its August Planning and Development Committee Meeting, expected...

TRC appoints Chief Executive Officer

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has today appointed transformational leader Sal Petroccitto OAM to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald said Mr Petroccitto was ...

Planned closure of Toowoomba Region library facilities Monday 2 June, 2025

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is advising some library facilities across the Region will close on Monday 2 June, 2025 to allow staff to attend a professional development day. The Toowoomba City, H...

TRC highlights business opportunities for local suppliers

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) last week (May 22, 2025) reinforced its commitment to supporting local businesses by hosting a ‘Doing Business with Council’ information session, which attracted 5...

Have your say on Harristown’s Smithfield Park Concept Plan by June 15, 2025

Residents are invited to have their say on the draft concept plan for Harristown’s Smithfield Park, in Toowoomba, by June 15, 2025, as part of the park’s upgrade to a District Recreation Park. To...

TRC to appoint new Chief Executive Officer

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has convened a Special Meeting of Council to appoint the organisation's new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national and international search. A notice...

TRC endorses Project Agreements for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this week (Special Meeting May 21, 2025) endorsed Project Agreements relating to the construction and operation of the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline. TRC Deputy Mayor...

Working together achieves great outcomes at Roma Council of Mayors meeting

The recent Roma meeting (May 15, 16, 2025) of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors (DDSWQCoM) highlighted how working together can achieve great outcomes. DDSWQCoM chair, Toow...

Third International Art Textile Biennale 2025 one of six exhibitions launching for Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery’s Winter Season

The Third International Art Textile Biennale 2025 (IATB25) is one of six new exhibitions that will be on display as part of Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery’s 2025 Winter Season exhibition schedule. ...

Enhanced process for food vendors at 2025 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has enhanced its food and beverage vendor process for a key aspect of the 2025 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers by introducing a fixed fee for site vendors for the first ...