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Storms hit Toowoomba region and cut power
SEVERE storms cut power to more than 8500 residents in the Darling Downs and South West regions yesterday afternoon and evening.
$1.82 million boost for Toowoomba region
CHRISTMAS came early for Mayor Peter Taylor yesterday as more than $1.82 million was allocated to Toowoomba Regional Council to build community infrastructure.
Toowoomba local government by-election 2008
SATURDAY December 6, Toowoomba heads back to the polls for a by-election.
Aussie Helpers backs Adopt-a-Family appeal
THE Chronicle Adopt-a-Family for Christmas Appeal has stepped up a notch with Aussie Helpers getting on board yesterday.
Things to do
Outback Queensland Christmas Carols
Jondaryan 6pm - Friday, 28 Nov, 2008
Outback Queensland Christmas Carols at the Jondaryan Woolshed. Full details »Oakey Santa Fair
Oakey 6pm - Wednesday, 10 Dec, 2008
Oakey Santa Fair in the Oakey CBD from 6pm. Full details »Crikey it's Christmas - Carols in the Park
Toowoomba 6:30pm - Sunday, 14 Dec, 2008
Crikey it's Christmas - Carols in the Park at Eiser Street Park. Full details »Oakey Show
Oakey 9am - Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009
Come to the Oakey Showgrounds for the 101st Oakey Show. Full details »
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TV guide
Highlight: The Amazing Race
7HD 8:30pmAs the race heads to Old Delhi, India, Mother Nature foils one team when a windstorm blows away their Detour. Meanwhile, a budding romance between competing racers causes friction. Then, another racer lashes out as their team reaches its boiling point. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
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Laurel Bank Park, Toowoomba (II)
Laurel Bank Park, Toowoomba, photography. Visit blog
Toowoomba Regional Council by-election - Councillor nominees so far ...
In order of nomination: Cass, Noel Barron, Graham Alroe, Michele Englart, Sue... Visit blogThe Queensland Quilters Show…
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News
Toowoomba solicitor calls for taser review
TOOWOOMBA solicitor Nathan Bouchier has called for an urgent review of police use of weapons after an incident in which a 16-year-old girl was tasered. Full details »
Sport
Hayden Brooks to compete in National Road Race
BROOKS is yet to graduate from the under-23 cycling ranks, but has five international seasons under his belt - one in Europe and four in the Unites States. Full details »
Have your sayEntertainment
Poms take a shot at Australia
THOSE bloody Poms are at it again. Unable to match the hype of Baz Luhrmann's epic movie Australia, they are bagging the magnificent country it was made in. Full details »
Lifestyle
Hope springs as creeks run again
THE precious dam water is coming ... it just needs a little bit more of a push. Full details »
Money
$1.82 million boost for Toowoomba region
CHRISTMAS came early for Mayor Peter Taylor yesterday as more than $1.82 million was allocated to Toowoomba Regional Council to build community infrastructure. Full details »
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