Applications for the Rosalie and Crows Nest Galleries exhibition programs for 2023 are open

Every year the Rosalie and Crows Nest Galleries seek applications from artists, curators, arts/crafts groups, community members and organisations to contribute to their annual exhibition programs. Th...

TRC working with Brisbane Housing Company to develop new social, affordable units

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will work with not-for-profit community housing provider Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) to deliver new social and affordable housing accommodation options in a multi-s...

TRC endorses revised 2022 Toowoomba Region Sustainable Transport Strategy

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) on September 20, 2022 endorsed a refreshed 2022 Toowoomba Region Sustainable Transport Strategy. This strategy will guide future transport planning and implementation...

Development Application lodged for Greenmount Waste Management Facility upgrade

Plans for an upgraded Tier 2 waste management facility at Greenmount have moved to the next stage following consultation with the community. Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Water and Waste Committee...

TRC to explore rural, urban community tree planting programs

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will examine ways in which it can partner with the community to plant more trees in rural and urban locations. Council endorsed a motion calling for a report into tre...

Council pauses E-Device Trial

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has made the decision to defer plans for an E-Device Trial. In voting on the matter, TRC Infrastructure Committee Portfolio Leader Cr Melissa Taylor said Councillors ...

Toowoomba Region’s diverse economy underpins return to growth

The Toowoomba Region’s diverse economy is underpinning a return to pre-Covid growth trends, with indicators forecasting strong business investment prospects, according to data contained in the lates...

TRC project to extend life of Toowoomba Waste Management Centre landfill

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is undertaking a major project costing $5.3 million to extend the life of the Toowoomba Waste Management Centre landfill off Hermitage Road at Cranley. TRC Water and ...

Electric truck to join fleet as TRC approves waste contract

Residents of Toowoomba Region will soon notice an electric waste truck on the streets of Toowoomba’s CBD thanks to a new initiative. Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) awarded a new waste contract to...

Gowrie State School participates in Toowoomba Sister City Arts Festival

Students from Gowrie State School have been busy finalising their artwork as part of an annual exchange with Toowoomba’s Japanese Sister City Takatsuki. Toowoomba and Takatsuki formed a Sister City...

Community groups to benefit with TRC grants

A host of community groups and not-for-profit organisations are set to benefit after Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) endorsed Round One of community grant recipients for the 2022/23 financial year at...

Cobb+Co Museum to remain free thanks to TRC

Residents of Toowoomba Region will keep enjoying free entry to Cobb+Co Museum after Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) ratified it’s financial commitment to the scheme at this week’s Ordinary Meetin...

Council flood repairs reaching major milestone

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has reached a major milestone in the Flood Recovery Program, replacing the last of the 42 culverts and floodways that were severely impacted by the Southern Queensland...

New Highfields Library opens its doors

An investment of more than $14 million into the Toowoomba Region’s fastest growing area has now come to life with the opening of the new Highfields library and associated road and car park upgrades....

Nominate community achievers for 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting residents to nominate our communities’ achievers who will be considered for 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards. TRC Deputy Mayor and Australia D...

Crows Nest Gallery ‘tea bag’ exhibition a conversation starter

An exhibition highlighting treasured moments of personal interaction titled, Want a cuppa?, is on display at Crows Nest Gallery from September 21 to October 16, 2022. Jennifer Wright’s (Summers) ex...

Residents invited to September 22 memorial service honouring Queen Elizabeth II at St Luke’s

A memorial service honouring the life of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will be held at Toowoomba’s St Luke’s Anglican Church from 9.30am on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Toowoomba Region Mayor...

Southern Queensland Water Alliance pushes forward

The Southern Queensland Inland and New South Wales Regional Water Alliance is pushing forward with plans to advocate for sustainable water supplies for their combined Local Government areas into the f...

TRC recommends long-term contract for waste services

At today’s Water and Waste Committee Meeting, Toowoomba Regional Council Councillors endorsed the recommendation to continue having the Region’s domestic waste and recycling collection service del...

TRC reminds residents to ensure pools, spas meet state safety guidelines

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is reminding residents that any Swimming Pool/ or SPA that can hold 30 centimetres or more of water, even temporary inflatable pools, must have a compliant swimming po...