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Mobile library to return mid July

mobileLibrary Council’s new mobile library will be temporarily off the road while minor adjustments are made to its design. It will be back mid July delivering an extended service across the region. Any resident of the TRC area can join the library all you need is proof of address and you can borrow immediately. The mobile library carries a wide range of books, CDs, audio books, magazines and DVDs. Stock is always changing and being refreshed on a regular basis ensuring a wide variety to choose from. For further information, contact 0427 622 136.

Container recycling program nears 500,000 units

containerRecylingProgram Toowoomba region bulk chemical users continue to show enthusiastic support for the drumMUSTER container recycling program.

Regional residents have displayed their green credentials by travelling some distance to participate in the national scheme.

Renew business licences by June 30

Toowoomba Region business owners are reminded to finalise licence renewals by June 30.

Toowoomba Regional Council has issued renewal notices. Any business owner who has not received a renewal notice or who has any queries can contact any service centre.

Organisers gearing up for another sensational Carnival

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It’s a definite sign. As seedlings start to appear in private and public gardens, we know the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is just a season away.

The 62nd annual Carnival, from Friday, September 16 through to Sunday, September 25, will celebrate all things Spring.

Tour celebrates 20th anniversary

tourCelebrates20 To mark this year’s 20th anniversary of sister city relations between Toowoomba and the Japanese city of Takatsuki, a tour is being organised by council.

Park renamed

Residents of Wilsonton Heights have taken the opportunity to rename their local park. They have voted to reject Wine Drive Park in favour of Wilsonton Heights Park following a request to council from the local Neighbourhood Watch group.

Congratulations to Jenny

Jenny Commens, Millmerran Service Centre who was runner-up at the Millmerran Commerce & Progress Inc, People's Choice Awards - Customer Service Person category.

Yarraman scores upgraded tennis courts

yarramanScores The Yarraman tennis-playing community can look forward to the return of scheduled social and competition tennis.

Thanks to joint funding from Toowoomba Regional Council and the Queensland Government through their Sport and Recreation 2010 Infrastructure Program, two courts were resurfaced at a cost of around $86,000.

Streamlined process for low-risk city plans

A streamlined approval process for duplexes and multiple dwelling units in Toowoomba city was launched early in May.

Under the Target 5 Days project, council aims for a five-day turnaround for low-risk, complying development applications.

Capping infrastructure charges, some questions answered

Q: What is trunk infrastructure?

A: Trunk infrastructure is the basic framework or underlying capital works that allow a block of land to be developed into a residential estate i.e. roads, stormwater drainage pipes, water supply (including pumping, treatment and distribution) sewerage collection and treatment, and kerbing and channelling.

New positions to take local sport to next level

newPositionsToTake New council appointments are expected to create wider opportunities for sporting and recreation groups in the region.

Co-funded by the State Government via the Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan Program, two Sport and Recreation Officer positions have been created.

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 July 2011 15:09

Keep pet details, registration up to date

We invest a lot of time and money in our pets. Owners are reminded to renew cat and dog registrations by June 30.

Residents with new animals or who have moved to the region are responsible for ensuring animals are registered with council. Under Queensland law, registration is compulsory for all cats and dogs.

Go online for interactive food safety training

All food industry professionals and casual helpers can access free online food safety training at their convenience via council's website.

Search for online food training to access and complete the course.

The site offers interactive and logical information for users to enhance or revise essential information about food preparation, storage, serving and hygiene.

USQ awards bestowed on council engineer

usqAwardsBestowed One German family’s loss has been Toowoomba Regional Council’s gain.

Council graduate engineer and German national Nadine Pufelski was backpacking in the Cambooya area in 2005 when she fell in love with her now fiancé and local farmer Brent Story.

Draft regional planning scheme up for review

draftRegionalPlan Toowoomba Regional Council’s draft regional planning scheme will be available for the public to review for the first time in mid 2011, via council’s website.

Watch waste contamination

Toowoomba city residents are reminded to follow simple tips to avoid contaminating waste.

Plastic bags should be placed in the general waste bin. They can be placed in retail outlet collection bins, but should not be placed in greenwaste or yellow recycling bins.

Sky’s the limit for Aerodrome upgrade

Toowoomba Aerodrome is expected to return to full operational service this month.

The Aerodrome upgrade has extended the runway by 100 metres in landing distance and 220 metres in take-off run available, enabling existing airport users to take off with heavier loads than previously possible.

Cemetery registers reborn

cemeteryRegister These historic ‘gems’ are now available for public viewing at Toowoomba Local History Library. Seventeen cemetery registers dating back to around 1885, have been transferred from the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery to the Library. The registers list the name of the deceased, cause of death (pre 1920s), date of death and burial, funeral director, burial site and name of the Minister conducting the burial service.

Employment form developed for aged care sector

Anyone seeking employment or experience in the aged care sector now has a useful tool at their fingertips.

An Expression of Interest for Employment form has been developed by the Aged Care Skills Formation Strategy (Toowoomba) to streamline the recruitment process within the aged care sector.

Spring seeds sown

No less than 161,000 seedlings will mature into blooming beauties in the city’s public parks and gardens by the time the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers occurs in mid September.

Approximately 77,000 annual seedlings and 9,000 bulbs will transform Laurel Bank Park along with some 4,000 annuals in areas of the CBD.

Lights go on at Millmerran Rec Reserve

lightsGoOn Clubs using the Millmerran Recreation Reserve playing fields can now play or practise under the stars.

The installation of $150,000 worth of lighting means local clubs, such as junior football and touch football, and the local community can now hold night practice sessions and evening events at the reserve.

Council acknowledges the Federal Government's contribution of $50,000.

Milne Bay Aquatic Centre reopens after refurbishment

milneBayAquaticCentre Council's Milne Bay Aquatic Centre (MBAC) has had a major facelift, but the changes are not only cosmetic.

The indoor pool section reopened in late April after a six-week refurbishment which represented the first major work undertaken at MBAC in 14 years.

Languages & Cultures festival

The 2011 Toowoomba Languages & Cultures Festival will be held at Queens Park on Sunday, August 14. To include international performances from our sister cities.

Wheelie bin magnets a handy guide

Toowoomba city residents will receive new fridge magnets this month showing general waste, recycling and green waste collection service details for the next 12 months.

Disability parking bays reserved for authorised permit holders

Residents and visitors to Toowoomba are reminded not to park in disability parking bays unless they display a Disability Parking Permit.

Disability parking spaces are designed for people who require a wider parking space to use mobility equipment. Drivers who park in a disabled space incorrectly, or without a displayed permit, can be fined $100. Disabled parking bays are sign posted and often marked with a painted wheelchair symbol.

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 July 2011 13:12

Origami efforts see 6000 paper cranes take flight

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In Japanese culture, the crane is a symbol of freedom, and tradition holds that when 1000 origami paper cranes are made, one wish will be granted.

In light of March's devastating natural disasters in Japan, the Toowoomba Japanese Group, in conjunction with council's Library Services and Customer Service Centre, coordinated a community crane-making blitz that saw not just 1000, but over 6500 paper cranes made.

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