Toowoomba Regional Council was created on 15 May 2008 by the amalgamation of eight Councils.The amalgamation was the result of an amendment to the Local Government Act 1993 and based on the recommendation of the Local Government Review Commission Report of 2007.

The Councils amalgamated included:

  • Clifton Shire Council
  • Crows Nest Shire Council
  • Cambooya Shire Council
  • Jondaryan Shire Council (Oakey)
  • Millmerran Shire Council
  • Pittsworth Shire Council
  • Rosalie Shire Council (Goombungee)
  • Toowoomba City Council.