Round-ups, suggestions and ideas to make your weekend better.
7 homewares stores we're loving right now
Toowoomba may be famous for its gardens, but we’re all about the houses.
Here’s our favourite places to stock up on everything from furniture to candles.
Admit your limits and visit the gift-wrapping angels at Grand Central
It’s not everyone’s forte, so the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue & Toowoomba Hospital Foundation teams have partnered up with GC to help you out for a gold coin donation.
Christmas Bunnies Have Arrived at Grand Central (and They’re Kind of Adorable)
Join the festive fun at Grand Central Shopping Centre, where giant Christmas bunnies are spreading cheer and holiday surprises this season.
The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest is on again this weekend; now in it’s 44th year
Now in its 44th year, the charity book sale is looking to be bigger than ever with thousands of titles up for grabs and all for a good cause.
Your Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide
Between the ‘Shop Small’, ‘Buy from the Bush’ and ‘Shop Local’ movements, you’ll be familiar with the importance of supporting local boutiques; and with Christmas only days away, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite last-minute gift ideas.
Croquet & Couture
An afternoon of croquet, a glass of pimms and a fashion shoot, because it’s Spring and why not!?
Keep Warm with these Wintery Cookbooks
Winter means comfort foods, which means buttery leeks (mostly).
These cookbooks will be sure to take your winter dinners to the next level.
For the Love of Thrifting
We’re handing over all of our best secrets. Whether you’re looking for a designer handbag bargain, some vintage glassware for the bar cart or a new dining suite, there’s an op-shop waiting for you!
Tony’s Community Op-Shop
Op-shop lover’s rejoice, Tony’s Community Op-Shop expands into new premises
3 Independent Bookshops to Browse
Fill up those bookshelves on a budget.
These second-hand bookshops are full of surprises.
Local Indigenous-Owned Businesses You Should Know
Here are six local entrepreneurs sharing culture and connection through their businesses.
Spotlight| Ever & Maple - Opportunity Knocking
In The Garden City, it's easy to take the incredible floristry we can access for granted. We spoke with Marissa Thompson from Ever + Maple about her journey from vintage Kombi to shiny new shopfront, and what she's learned about the industry in just a few short years.
Local Accessories Designers You'll Love
You may recognise some of these on the city’s most stylish.
Now learn a bit about the local designers behind the labels.
Whiskies to warm you up in this weather
Warm yourself with a different kind of heat. These whiskies are perfect for beginners and experts alike.
7 homewares stores we're loving right Now
Toowoomba may be famous for its gardens, but we’re all about the houses.
Here’s our favourite places to stock up on everything from furniture to candles.
Hidden gems of the CBD
In a city full of laneways and original architecture, there’s plenty of nooks and crannies that are easy to miss.
Here are some of our favourites.
International grocery stores every foodie should visit
Toowoomba is finally learning to celebrate the diversity in our beautiful city.
Learn about other cultures and backgrounds through everyone’s favourite topic: food.
Heidi Lou Designs' yoga mat collaboration celebrates all women
Local artist Heidi Eiser brought together real women for a day of yoga, and created the design by tracing each body shape captured in the shoot.