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Toowoomba news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. Technology · 29 June 2026

   Smart City Dreams Face Hard Questions: What Toowoomba Must Ask Before Going Digital

   As the Garden City pursues ambitious tech transformation, urgent questions loom about privacy, equity, and who really benefits from the data revolution.

2. News · 28 June 2026

   Things to Do in Toowoomba This Weekend

   Discover what's on in Toowoomba this weekend. From equestrian events at the showgrounds to creative workshops and tech talks.

3. Community · 26 June 2026

   Beyond the CBD: Highfields, Crows Nest, and Toowoomba's Expanding Fringe

   The northern growth corridor of Toowoomba is one of Queensland's fastest-growing residential areas.

4. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Wastewater heat could transform how Toowoomba and regional cities power facilities

   New research shows untapped thermal energy beneath city streets could power swimming pools and schools, offering a cleaner and cost-effective alternative to conventional heating.

5. Federal · 26 June 2026

   Child safety crackdown puts pressure on Google and search engines over harmful content

   Australia's eSafety Commissioner gains new enforcement powers with up to $50 million in fines for search providers that fail to protect child users.

6. Community · 26 June 2026

   Toowoomba City Centre: Grand Central, Heritage, and Urban Renewal

   The CBD has invested in renewal while preserving the heritage streetscapes that define its character.

7. Community · 26 June 2026

   Queen's Park and Toowoomba's Garden Heritage

   The public garden at the heart of the Garden City is a Victorian treasure.

8. Community · 26 June 2026

   Getting Around Toowoomba: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

   A plain-English guide to how people move around the Garden City and the wider Darling Downs, from the range crossing to local buses and the regional airport.

9. Sport · 18 June 2026

   Toowoomba Marathon and fun runs: how to enter and the pathway to state and national competition

   The Toowoomba Marathon is one of regional Queensland's standout running events, and a network of local fun runs and athletics clubs gives every runner a clear pathway from first steps to state competition.

10. Sport · 6 June 2026

    Clifford Park and Toowoomba's proud horse-racing heritage

    From the historic Weetwood Handicap to the spectacle of night racing under the lights, Clifford Park Racecourse is the heartbeat of Toowoomba's long and celebrated racing tradition.