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The seven most-read Toowoomba stories from the past seven days, ranked by readers.

  1. Business

    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.

    26 June 2026

  2. Federal

    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.

    26 June 2026

  3. Business

    Nine and Foxtel secure $5 billion NRL deal that keeps sport on local screens

    Australian media giants secure broadcasting rights in landmark agreement that ensures rugby league continues to reach regional audiences across Toowoomba.

    26 June 2026

  4. Business

    Apple price rises hit Toowoomba households and small businesses hard

    Australians including Toowoomba residents face price hikes of up to 25% on iPads and Macbooks as the tech giant cites artificial intelligence investment.

    26 June 2026

  5. Business

    Density development template: what Melbourne's Toorak Village reveal means for Toowoomba's planning future

    Victoria's decision to raise building heights around transport corridors offers insight into how Australian cities balance growth with livability.

    26 June 2026

  6. Federal

    National koala park sets template for carbon-credit-backed land conservation

    New South Wales' planned great koala national park demonstrates how federal carbon credit schemes can unlock large-scale conservation, a model that may offer lessons for Queensland's own environmental initiatives.

    26 June 2026

  7. Community

    Victoria's density push offers lessons as Toowoomba considers urban growth

    Melbourne's eastern suburbs are lifting building height limits around transport corridors, a model that may inform how Toowoomba manages its own housing and development challenges.

    26 June 2026