Toowoomba Council reveals its State Budget wish list

The Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area (artist's impression).

Infrastructure and flood mitigation top our council's priorities

Fundraiser in memory of baby who lost rare virus battle

LITTLE FIGHTER: Lincoln Elwell lost his battle with a rare disease in April.

He was diagnosed with enterovirus myocarditis

Bowser boom surges on as Caltex servo takes over site

REVAMP: Caltex is moving into the previous Freedom Fuels service station site on Ruthven Street.

Caltex "excited to be well-advanced on two major local projects"







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Technology and kids: Do you ever cut their wi-fi?

WELCOME to week one of Hey Mumma, where we peel back the covers on technology. Check out our special video chat with mums and join the conversation.

THE EXPERT: Parenting expert talks tech through the ages

HOW much screen time should your children have at what age?

OPINION: Get the balance right with kids and tech

It's about getting the balance right with kids and technology.

Getting the balance right with technology and kids is key.

MUMS' TOP 5: Best parenting apps

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HERE are our mummas' top 5 parenting apps.

15 things that annoy you about your husband

Mel says while she loves her husband to bits, he can drive her up the wall!

WE KEPT it to s short list of 15...

OPINION: Kids and screens - no one has a right to judge

Kids and screens. It’s a tricky and touchy subject.

Cyber expert: 'If your child is online, they are at risk'

'Cyber Cop' Susan McLean says parents need to learn to parent in the online world.

BULLYING, naked photos and pedophiles are biggest issues online.

LETTER: Challenge set for Turnbull and Shorten

Interviewers of politicians don’t ask more leading questions with regard to saving money.

LETTER: Why I’m willing to give my salary back if elected

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She says she'll give her salary back if she's elected - here's why.

Five businesses hiring in Toowoomba right now

Letters to the Editor

Here are five businesses hiring in Toowoomba right now

Letter: Fact check

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My own analysis suggests “ball park” figures

Relationships: Boyfriends versus husbands

Rides a motorbike? Boyfriend. Fun boyfriend, but boyfriend never the less.

The big old debate about who makes settling down worth it

WEIRD: Top 5 songs about strange love

Strange love

What is it about strange love that makes you want to know more?

OPINION: Chuggers beware, we are on to you

Have you said to deal with a “chugger”?

Dazza takes aim at "charity muggers" in this week's opinion piece

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All parties urged to treat young people seriously

EDUCATION has been confirmed as a key issue for young Australians as record numbers prepare to vote.

Cities ahead by $2 billion in health funding

INVOLVED: Dr Ewen McPhee wants to see better heath services in rural areas.

People living in rural areas are missing out on $2 billion in funds

Barnaby Joyce throws support behind Fair Go campaign

GIVE REGIONS A FAIR GO: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce at the roundabout at the Fiveways during his visit to Gympie this week.

Barnaby Joyce thrown his support behind Fair Go campaign

‘Put up or shut up’ on farm milk price

Mary Valley dairy farmer Cooloola Milk owner operator Dick Schroeder.

Farmers urged to unite against unfair processor prices.

Upgrades to regional roads could save lives, says RACQ

Toowoomba people dying at higher rate than capital.

Disaster funding uncertain and could hurt ratepayers

Cooberrie Park wildlife keeper Kieron Smedley has a look around the park that was demolished in Cyclone Marcia. Below left: Man walks his dog down Gladstone Road after the 2011 Fitzroy River flood.

$1.3B payment was split in two and delayed for 12 and 24 mths

Coles and Woolworths' dairy war hurts CQ farmers

Michael and Aaron Clews, from Slatewood dairy farm in Rossmoya, discuss the impact of supermarket milk wars on Central Queensland farmers and economy.

Dairy price war impacting $70 million injected into CQ economy

Storytellers visit Angkor Wat temple complex

Jolene, Katie-Lee and Lily Ejmont at the famous Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia.

"One of a kind experience!" says traveller

Koh Rong Samloem Island – Paradise Island of Cambodia

Blissful relaxation at the amazing Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia.

"There is just no other place in Cambodia like it."

U3A writers group members share their stories

Green Chicken members on stage at a U3A concert.

"...is much more than a group of memoir writers."

IN DEEP: Exploring magic sites in Vanuatu

A wreck off Hideaway Island, Vanuatu.

THIS week's dive report comes from Hideaway Island in Vanuatu

Gladstone fisherman hunts the elusive triple tail

Daniel Powell with a tripletail fish he caught in the Gladstone region. Photo Contributed

Fisherman takes part in world search for triple tail

Upskill to prove your value to potential employers

TIME TO SHINE: A potential employer needs to see you as an invaluable asset that will deliver results for their business.

How to stand out from the crowd in a competitive labour market.

Kangaroo and pig's "unusual" relationship caught on film

It's an outback love story of unusual proportions

VIDEO: Bumper crowds expected at Winternats

DRAW CARD: Junior dragster Teanah Littlewood in action.

PUNTERS expected to pack Willowbank for Winternationals

Tablet takes news addict digital

Pam and Peter Wedgwood have been subscribers to The Chronicle for more than 25 years and have recently taken advantage of the free Samsung Galaxy tablet offer with a 52 week The Chronicle Unlimited subscription, Friday, June 10, 2016.

Tech-savvy long-term subscribers Peter and Pam Wedgwood swapped their subscription...

Mountaineer woman take on China

Toowoomba Mountaineers v Chinese National B Team in womens basketball at USQ's Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, Friday, June 10, 2016.

Toowoomba Mountaineers go up against the Chinese National B Team in a history...

Road Boss Rally in Port Macquarie

Juliette Wright CEO GIVIT with Kev Rowan, Colin Galley and Rusty Tuck, the team from highest fund raising car owned by Colin Galley, the "Jag Man" .

The Road Boss rally cars reach Port Macquarie. Drivers, navigators and their cars...

Can a three-bedroom home really be worth millions?

Three bedroom homes for millions

Biggest block of land in Toowoomba goes on sale

The Torrington project is the largest approved residential development site in Toowoomba.

Approvals are already in place for the first 79 homes

Own Sunshine Coast property? You’re about to make money

UP AND UP: Property owners are likely to win from rent and price increases but tenants and first home buyers might not be so happy. Photo: Brett Wortman / Sunshine Coast Daily

Good new for property owners, not so good for buyers and tenants.