A Highfields business helping people with sensory needs is on the verge of closing. The owner says without funding the centre can't continue and it will be a big loss because it's making a difference for people who need a safe space. 7NEWS.com.au Olivia #7NEWS

The next generation of homegrown doctors received their first stethoscopes at the University of Southern Queensland. 16 students hope to fill the gap in rural medicine by gaining vital experience in hospitals. 7NEWS.com.au Olivia #7NEWS

Stethoscopes = received! 🩺

We've welcomed the next generation of future homegrown doctors as part of our Darling Downs - South West Medical Pathway program.

UQ Medicine l Darling Downs Health 👏

Congratulations to our PhD candidate Somwang Leeker who won Best Ag Poster at the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists #ASSCT Conference in Townsville last week.

His topic: applying UAV imagery in #PrecisionAgriculture 🌱🚜

University of Southern Queensland UniSQ_SoAES

The first of the Committee's hearings will begin in 15 minutes.

You can watch live at: aph.gov.au/live.

Residents are being urged to check their properties after more than 75 fire ant nests were discovered in Oakey. There are fears if the invasive pests jump new containment lines they could destroy millions of dollars worth of local crops. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

Been farming for 20 years and finding this year the toughest year for managing costs.

Archie Moore from Toowoomba has just won the top prize at the Venice Biennale- the oldest and one of the most important art exhibitions in the world.

⁦The Chronicle⁩ 7NEWS Toowoomba⁩ ⁦Tobi Loftus⁩ creative.gov.au/news/media-rel…

Australia’s largest pork producer says basing business decisions on science is key to making sure vital context is going into the narrative being created about the industry

👉 loom.ly/3GiBh8k

Great catching up with Milton Dick to chat about seizing the many investment opportunities available for our region's agricultural economy.

#More4Groom

For 164 years The Toowoomba Royal Show has showcased the best of the Darling Downs.

Honoured to present awards alongside President Shane Charles on day One and meet with terrific local residents, Garth Hamilton MP, & Agricultural & Livestock producers today.

Fabulous day at the @twbaroyalshow celebrating our rich agricultural heritage. It was great to see the return of the Rural Press Club QLD after 7 years, highlighting the importance of safeguarding our economic backbone & need to preserve our prime agricultural land #FoodSecurity

There is now no such thing as a safe seat in any #Parliament in Australia. Voters are in revolt especially against major parties. #Politics has become despised element of our national life.
#Independents eye challenge to Dutton, high-profile Libs thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/…

Previous Qld Govts have sold our resources offshore, sold tenure over our farms to multinational companies, given them access to our land & the right to take & interfere with our groundwater.
I challenge Steven Miles to be the better govt & put a stop to #CSG on Priority Ag

We’re reviewing how we sentence sexual assault & rape offences, & we’re inviting you to contribute.

Laws against rape were made to protect a man’s ‘property', not to protect women.

The survey asks 25 questions, and you can complete it anonymously online: tinyurl.com/abtrca4y

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: The Australian Law Reform Commission has called for submissions in their inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence.

This covers the traditional criminal justice pipeline from reporting to police through to sentencing & appeals/1

alrc.gov.au/inquiry/justic…

The Toowoomba community gathered today to pay their respects to the victims of the Bondi Junction massacre. It was a touching moment of solidarity as multiple faiths came together and prayed in unison. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

Presenting our 2024 Biennial Art Award winners!

'The Award is a celebration of contemporary art from all over Australia, and it was wonderful to have 654 entries from more than 300 Australian artists in its inaugural year.' - Professor Geraldine Mackenzie.

#unisqproud 🏆

#Breaking : The LNP will support the Queensland government's clean economy bill which legislates an emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035, shadow environment minister Sam O'Connor says. Guardian Australia