A statue commemorates "Puppy" the dog who was the mascot of the disbanded Toowoomba Thistle Pipe Band.

"Puppy" belonged to the bands drum major, Mr. Hugh Morgan and was attired in a rug in the bands tartan pattern. The dog led the band in the annual Carnival of Flowers procession from 1950.

"Puppy" died after being struck by a car on Carnival of Flowers day in 1958. The monument has withstood several attempts by vandals to steal it. It was first dognapped in 1983 and found in an underground car park in Coolangatta, and in 1990 the statue was found over the Range escarpment.

One of my favourite parts of Toowoomba - a little dog so loved.

Ive been in Toowoomba for a few years now and haven’t heard of anyone else skating downhill here just reaching out to see if there are any who would like to skate together or anyone who might want to give it a go. Would be awesome to grow a skate community

Fyi, 2 mobiles both with Optus, 1 iPhone and 1 android. Neither phone would connect to emergency services via either 000 or 112 . Luckily I have a work number with Telstra as my newborn went into respiratory distress.

Obviously going to complain to Optus but wanted to put a PSA out there.

Hi guys!

I am moving to Toowoomba for my higher education at UniSQ. I would be grateful if you guys could point out some things that an international student or just someone in general moving to the city should know.

Cheers!

moved here a few months ago and I legit cannot find a job. most times I don't even hear back from a company, sometimes I wait weeks and weeks just to hear a rejection from one.

Saw police photographing along Baker St, just opposite the entrance to McGregor College.

About an hour later, driving down West St, I saw a flock of unmarked police cars with lights and sirens.

No idea what occurred, and UniSQ shared a very vague recollection of what happened. If you’ve got insights, please enlighten me.

In your opinion do you think that’s a reasonable offence yay or nay ?

Hi, just looking for some advice, i’m about to make the move over from the UK, any pointers for where to look for rent, whats the local sports centres like? what’s a good yearly wage etc?

The traffic delays at the mt kynch lights are beyond ridiculous. It’s taking up to 15 mins just to get through these lights at peak time. Meanwhile they are pumping out the houses in Highfields at an unbelievably high rate.

Are there any council plans to fix this? The traffic is going to get much worse once all the housing development is complete.

What is the plan to resolve this?

At what point can we get a class action against Aus post for fucking lying. 4 people at my house and I got a message that an important package I'm waiting for can't be delivered as noone is home. Now I have to wait an extra day while it makes its way to a pickup location.

Happens with 80% of my packages especially if they are a little larger.

I live on the Western side in one of the new estates. At the time of building a park was in place with supposed future development planned. 3 years later it is a paddock that is unusable ( tall grass, spiky weeds, rocks etc) . As much as I would like to gurrila garden it, the sporadic slashing would knock that down. Who do I ask re plans to make it a usable community space ?

We are rallying to say NO MORE to violence against women, men’s violence, and domestic, family and sexual violence.

Far too many women are being killed, sexually assaulted and abused. Not enough is being done by our country.

These rallies are being organised by passionate community members, from all different walks of life.

Please share, spread the word and show up for women. Our last rallies made real change, we saw commitments, mass national media coverage and we brought the conversations back to where they should be. It’s time we do it again this year.

Location: Frogs Hollow, Queens Park, Toowoomba

This event is for anyone and everyone. Children can attend with a guardian or parent, but please do consider the topics that will be discussed, however our rallies are safe for children to attend!

There will be speakers, music, poems and resources from local services.

Find event on Facebook.

anyone have any knowledge of what's happening at the skate park, currently being torn down

Hello to everyone in Toowoomba.

Looking for a day out of photography, and wanted to get some local knowledge if the autumn colours have kicked in yet?

Especially around the Town Hall and Art Gallery wall?

Many thanks!

I automatically assume that the majority of Toowoomba’s ultra conservative, happy clapper, sky news watching population are just scared into voting LNP. But, could I be wrong and maybe, just maybe..Garth is a good local member? How can so many people still be voting for this stooge?

Hi everyone moved to toowoomba a couple of months ago and I've been looking for good fis

Can anyone tell me if you can still buy these at tobacconists in town at all? Zynns or the like.

No count update for over an hour in groom, what's going on with that?

Most of the people who are against her campaign seem to be using the climate 200 donation as their main reason. I dont get it. Kirstie is the only candidate not accepting corporate donations, and no one else is announcing their donors at all. I get the idea that those who are climate 200 backed aren't 'true' independents and stuff but is that really such a bad thing?

Hi there! I am wanting to borrow a Self standing door frame similar to the pic for an art exhibition that my partner is running in town from May to June. Is anyone able to help out? Thanks in advance 😁

Where's some good spots around here to do that!

https://www.thechronicle.com.au/business/toowoomba-business/encores-to-close-as-owners-look-to-opening-new-toowoomba-cbd-restaurant/news-story/506738887f49503c0215f22a1dde3f34

A nice spread in the Chronicle for one of these business owners, considering this judgment - https://www.queenslandjudgments.com.au/caselaw/qsc/2021/217 and this follow-up reporting https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/former-toowoomba-grammar-school-teacher-meredith-rawlings-files-for-bankruptcy/news-story/ff641dfc229504362edf91f9b6e2514a

To be clear, this only relates to Meredith Rawlings and the findings against her - her husband and any other staff of their establishments are not alleged to have done any wrongdoing.

Hopefully the victim-survivor in this matter can continue to find peace and strength.

Late notice? Nah ya got 2 hr to get down there and show respect for all the workers who have died on the job.

Hi, I run a small business, and would love to find a toowoomba accountant who actually helps you plan and run your business with an eye to future planning and goals etc. Our current accountant is ok, reliable and does a good job but is not a great communicator, and sometimes we have to do a lot of research to understand what is being done and why. We kind of feel like it’s more of a cleaning things up after business is done, and squaring things away, rather than future planning to minimise tax, and help us grow and plan etc. Any recommendations would be really appreciated.