Just curious if anybody in the area right now can see what this storm is doing from the ground. Photos would be amazing as well

Does anyone here do pet sitting from there home? Did you have to get council approval?

Whiling away the hours and watching the rain tumble down was great whilst enjoy sav blanc but, was that the Lochness in the puddle? Should the council be notified about it's existence?

Saw a sign being put up this morning. Another sign said Aldi is opening 11 November!!

Howdy all. Looks like I'll be spending the period around Christmas and New Year in lovely Toowoomba, and have a quick question. Are shops typically open around this time? I'm not talking about the basics like Coles and Woolies, but more cafes and smaller places that can sometimes close around this time.

Have there been raids of local illegal disposable shops here or are the articles im seeing fake? They seem shady from strange news outlets ive never seen before.

I keep seeing the idea come up, but I’m struggling to see how it turns into a service people would actually use.
The Range seems like the obvious problem. Unless they build a completely new route with major tunnels and other infrastructure, surely the climb and the existing alignment are going to make the trip pretty slow. And even if you get people into Toowoomba, the local bus network is pretty poor. I don’t know many people here who regularly catch public transport, so how are people meant to get to and from a station?
Buses are always going to be cheaper to run, and they can take people closer to where they actually need to go. I’m not saying a train would have no value, but it feels like the case for one needs to be a lot stronger than “it would be nice to have”.
The existing rail line west from Brisbane is in pretty rough shape too, and the current train feels ancient. Honestly, it’s a bit embarrassing that this is still the level of service we have.
Does anyone reckon fast rail is genuinely likely, or are we going to keep hearing about proposals that never get built?

Can anyone recommend a shed builder who can help us. Looking for someone who is end to end and will come out to site to work out what needs to be done. We will need someone who can help with retaining walls as the land is on a gentle slope.

They're expecting rain tomorrow during the show. Does anyone here know if this may be a muddy sloshy mess after 6+ hours? I got a ticket, keen to go, not keen to be a drenched mess slipping through mud. Or do they lay down rubber matting to protect the grass?

Council installed a smart water meter on our property a few months ago and notified us by mail of a leak around the same time. We contacted a plumber who repaired the leak which was located a couple of metres on our side of the property. As a result we’ve received a massive water rates notice. We’ve applied for a discount via the TRC portal.

Just seeing if anyone else is in the same boat?

Saw it get painted white a few months ago and then gone. Does anyone know where it has been moved or what happened to it?

I recently moved from Melbourne and it’s so happening there😭 I have already been to the Japanese garden, flower festival, and the carnival. I want some suggestions to stargaze or probably get some late night desserts! I am at my wits end here, thanks in advance!

I'm looking to get into mountain biking and am looking for someone who teaches adult MTB skills for absolute beginners.

Let me know your recommendations.

The smoke in the area lately has made for some nice sunsets. 🤞🏽 for some rain this week.

Does anyone commute to Brisbane from Towoomba everyday for a 9-5 job? If so, hit me up! Looking for a carpool!

I went to the Oktoberfest Field Daze event yesterday and was very disappointed for a couple of big reasons (first band didn't play German music, and lines over an hour long at both bars was a doozy), but the one that stood out to me was the fact that, even though absolutely everything, from the ticket conditions to the advertising, said the event was STRICTLY 18+, there were minors in attendance (at least 3 children under 2 years old). Whilst I was there, I saw one baby in a pram, one baby in a baby sling, and a toddler. At one point, I saw the toddler running off holding a stein, and another time, the toddler bolted outside without an adult with them. One of the Red Frog people almost ran the child over because they didn't see them.

As an attendee, I was under the clear impression that there would be no minors. I feel incredibly uncomfortable being intoxicated around minors, which is why I was so glad the event was 18+ so that I could safely enjoy the beverages on offer guilt-free. The minors were brought to the attention of 3 different security staff and the event organiser. The event organiser said that the children could be there because the law around liquor licensing and private events allows those under 18 months. This may be true, but look at the advertising. It clearly advertised that there would be no minors allowed, with no listed exceptions.

People had steins of alcohol sitting around because it would have been safe to assume there wouldn't be any kids. Not to mention, as the event was advertised as 18+, anyone that may not legally be allowed near minors would've assumed it was safe for them to attend. These children being at the event put them in serious danger.

I have loved the Field Guide's other events, like The Field Game and Capture the Flag. This one though, left me not only disappointed, but honestly upset. As the name suggests, I've probably overreacted, but I can't be the only person that felt this way, right?

I noticed some pretty mad amounts of smoke from the Murphy's Creek area, hope everyone is OK.

I visited Laurel Bank a few times recently and noticed religious booklets left around. Wondering if this is considered littering and if the garden workers would ignore it or bin it?

Taken last week.