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This article is in a sorry state. There is a section called "Festivals" that neglects to mention the AGMF? The section on food mentions only one restaurant? It is no wonder that it has received a "C-Class" quality grade. I suggest that the Wellington page be used as a template in an attempt to get this page to the "B-Class" quality. Puff Of Hot Air ( talk) 23:35, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
Toowoomba and the Darling Downs were once significant in the energy scene - the coal mine at Acland and the GT on the southern side of town. Perhaps with the Surat Basin Coal Seam Gas / LNG boom, we might see some renewed interest. Other energy topics could include:
Graham Proud ( talk) 13:33, 13 December 2010 (UTC)
I have re-instated Notable People. The wonderful thing about Wikipedia is its democracy and that anyone can contribute. I would like to think that next time my grand-children get asked by their school teacher "Name some famous people who came from Toowoomba?" (or wherever), they will be able to look it up. I see Wikipedia as a living, growing thing and able to have the flexibility that the old concept of a print encyclopedia doesn't have. This means it isn't just a bunch of dry facts. And next time whoever removes something like that I suggest that they have the politeness to put their proposal up on the discussion page first. Terry Stacey —Preceding unsigned comment added by Terry Stacey ( talk • contribs)
Terry - agreed. But why not include Frank Forde, a past Prime Minister and Minister for the Army during WWII? He attended the Christian Brothers College in Toowoomba and worked there for some time. It seems unfair that Toowoomba places so much emphasis on sport and ignores the fact that a one-time resident reached the highest office in the nation. He was born in or near Mitchell, but I notice that Rockhampton's page claims him. Surely his education in Toowoomba should be acknowledged. -- Twmbaexpat ( talk) 14:16, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
I have lived in Toowoomba for a significant part of my life. I have never, not once, heard anybody refer to it as "Woombie", unless they were under 3 years of age or retarded.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.134.111.194 ( talk • contribs)
My sister (who doesn't live in Toowoomba) refers to it as Woombie all the time. Woombie is better than 't-bar'-- Porjo ( talk) 03:54, 9 November 2014 (UTC)
Maybe someone could edit in a few sports teams that play out of Toowoomba? I only know of the Toowoomba Clydesdales. Bongomanrae 06:10, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
What is "Channel Ross" I have never heard of it, and I've been living in "Woombie" since 1990 (FWIW Many students call it that). And just because we can pick up channels 7,9,10 from Brisbane doesn't mean it's a relay.
I think "Channel Ross" might be a gag. Web search all lead here or to cut & pastes from here! Some guy called Ross or his mate pulling our leg? I'll delete it: it can always be put back if I'm wrong.
WIN News is no longer recorded at all in Toowoomba, Mt Lofty Studios. 125.254.43.2 ( talk) 09:44, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
I thought I heard it was an aboriginal word meaning "place of swamp" or something similar. Can this be verified? If so, is it not worth a mention?-- Jeff79 01:31, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
and the nation's second-largest inland city after Canberra, the national capital. is this correct? Aren't Rockhampton and Ipswich (just to use two Queensland cities) larger? Shot info 06:32, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
BTW, the info about Everton Park, Queensland is incorrect as it is not in the same city as Everton Hills, Queensland. According to [1] Everton Park is in Brisbane, Everton Hills is in Pine Rivers Shire. Shot info 00:48, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
(move back to the left). It appears we are in disagreement over definitions. You are saying that "city" means LGA in Queensland, I am saying that "city" means what it does in normal usage, which is a contiguous urban area. This may spread over more than one LGA as it does per the ABS definition of Brisbane (thus including Ipswich). I see Ipswich much the same as Parramatta and Frankston; once stand alone towns that have been absorbed by the urban expansion of the nearby major city, even if they retain their own local government. I don't think we are likely to resolve this and to attempt to come to a compromise on this for one minor claim in the article is not a productive use of time for you or me. Much easier to remove the claim if it is contentious. -- Mattinbgn\ talk 04:04, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
The population of Toowoomba seems to change often and differs between the cited source and the ABS data (by approx 30,000 people). Could we have some agreeement on the current pop of toowoomba-- GILDog ( talk) 07:07, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
What fur is it? Thanks for help.-- Kürschner
Toowoomba is in Aubigny County and not Churchill. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Microchook ( talk • contribs) 23:37, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
'The electorate of Groom is noted as being the most conservative electorate in Australia - being the only electorate to vote 'No' to the recognition of Aboriginal Australians as people' - Where is the reference for this factoid?--Quizme 04:36, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
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I think much of this section is valid and should remain, although am willing to concede some further research concerning specific churches would be beneficial. The conservative and fundamentalist religious demographic of Toowoomba is widely documented. The activities of some of these churches are certainly notable, however finding sufficient citations is not easy. This time I have reduced the section to the more general summary statements from the beginning and avoided the attempt at more detailed analysis of two churches in particular. This summary has clear and credible citations from rigorous published research, as evidence of the claims made regarding Toowoomba's fundamentalist demographic. The editor that is repeatedly removing the whole section is not working within Wikipedia guidelines - if you disagree with something editorial policy clearly states that you should work to improve it. Simply removing the whole section is poor editorial practice and by doing so repeatedly you risk your own standing as an editor and risk permanent censure. The contents of this section have obviously hit a raw nerve (is it too close to home??) and for some reason the editor does not want the more bizarre practices of some groups exposed publicly. This should be a useful section to have in the article, which others can contribute to in order to produce a more complete summary of religion in the city. 1.128.96.133 ( talk) 06:15, 19 February 2017 (UTC)
Demographic data related to religion from the census has been included and cited. Other information is relevant and the reference to Logos Foundation is based on a published University study. The section has been started so that other editors can contribute and work together collaboratively to complete and improve it. Wholesale deletion of the entire content is not appropriate and will result in a report leading to censure of such editors for such draconian actions in the future. Toowoomba city has a very interesting, at times bizarre and complex story to tell regarding religion and I hope others can add to this record rather than attempt to pretend that this is not a part of the Toowoomba story. The fundamentalist angle is only one side of it as there are relevant historical facts that could be included regarding the significant Lutheran history in the city, the establishment of Diocesan cathedrals etc. I hope others can contribute to make this section more complete. Please stop deleting the whole thing and add to it or improve it as you see fit which is in the spirit of Wikipedia. 1.128.96.160 ( talk) 07:39, 17 March 2017 (UTC)
Winters are pretty dry דולב חולב ( talk) 16:57, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
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This article is in a sorry state. There is a section called "Festivals" that neglects to mention the AGMF? The section on food mentions only one restaurant? It is no wonder that it has received a "C-Class" quality grade. I suggest that the Wellington page be used as a template in an attempt to get this page to the "B-Class" quality. Puff Of Hot Air ( talk) 23:35, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
Toowoomba and the Darling Downs were once significant in the energy scene - the coal mine at Acland and the GT on the southern side of town. Perhaps with the Surat Basin Coal Seam Gas / LNG boom, we might see some renewed interest. Other energy topics could include:
Graham Proud ( talk) 13:33, 13 December 2010 (UTC)
I have re-instated Notable People. The wonderful thing about Wikipedia is its democracy and that anyone can contribute. I would like to think that next time my grand-children get asked by their school teacher "Name some famous people who came from Toowoomba?" (or wherever), they will be able to look it up. I see Wikipedia as a living, growing thing and able to have the flexibility that the old concept of a print encyclopedia doesn't have. This means it isn't just a bunch of dry facts. And next time whoever removes something like that I suggest that they have the politeness to put their proposal up on the discussion page first. Terry Stacey —Preceding unsigned comment added by Terry Stacey ( talk • contribs)
Terry - agreed. But why not include Frank Forde, a past Prime Minister and Minister for the Army during WWII? He attended the Christian Brothers College in Toowoomba and worked there for some time. It seems unfair that Toowoomba places so much emphasis on sport and ignores the fact that a one-time resident reached the highest office in the nation. He was born in or near Mitchell, but I notice that Rockhampton's page claims him. Surely his education in Toowoomba should be acknowledged. -- Twmbaexpat ( talk) 14:16, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
I have lived in Toowoomba for a significant part of my life. I have never, not once, heard anybody refer to it as "Woombie", unless they were under 3 years of age or retarded.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.134.111.194 ( talk • contribs)
My sister (who doesn't live in Toowoomba) refers to it as Woombie all the time. Woombie is better than 't-bar'-- Porjo ( talk) 03:54, 9 November 2014 (UTC)
Maybe someone could edit in a few sports teams that play out of Toowoomba? I only know of the Toowoomba Clydesdales. Bongomanrae 06:10, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
What is "Channel Ross" I have never heard of it, and I've been living in "Woombie" since 1990 (FWIW Many students call it that). And just because we can pick up channels 7,9,10 from Brisbane doesn't mean it's a relay.
I think "Channel Ross" might be a gag. Web search all lead here or to cut & pastes from here! Some guy called Ross or his mate pulling our leg? I'll delete it: it can always be put back if I'm wrong.
WIN News is no longer recorded at all in Toowoomba, Mt Lofty Studios. 125.254.43.2 ( talk) 09:44, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
I thought I heard it was an aboriginal word meaning "place of swamp" or something similar. Can this be verified? If so, is it not worth a mention?-- Jeff79 01:31, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
and the nation's second-largest inland city after Canberra, the national capital. is this correct? Aren't Rockhampton and Ipswich (just to use two Queensland cities) larger? Shot info 06:32, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
BTW, the info about Everton Park, Queensland is incorrect as it is not in the same city as Everton Hills, Queensland. According to [1] Everton Park is in Brisbane, Everton Hills is in Pine Rivers Shire. Shot info 00:48, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
(move back to the left). It appears we are in disagreement over definitions. You are saying that "city" means LGA in Queensland, I am saying that "city" means what it does in normal usage, which is a contiguous urban area. This may spread over more than one LGA as it does per the ABS definition of Brisbane (thus including Ipswich). I see Ipswich much the same as Parramatta and Frankston; once stand alone towns that have been absorbed by the urban expansion of the nearby major city, even if they retain their own local government. I don't think we are likely to resolve this and to attempt to come to a compromise on this for one minor claim in the article is not a productive use of time for you or me. Much easier to remove the claim if it is contentious. -- Mattinbgn\ talk 04:04, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
The population of Toowoomba seems to change often and differs between the cited source and the ABS data (by approx 30,000 people). Could we have some agreeement on the current pop of toowoomba-- GILDog ( talk) 07:07, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
What fur is it? Thanks for help.-- Kürschner
Toowoomba is in Aubigny County and not Churchill. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Microchook ( talk • contribs) 23:37, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
'The electorate of Groom is noted as being the most conservative electorate in Australia - being the only electorate to vote 'No' to the recognition of Aboriginal Australians as people' - Where is the reference for this factoid?--Quizme 04:36, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
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I think much of this section is valid and should remain, although am willing to concede some further research concerning specific churches would be beneficial. The conservative and fundamentalist religious demographic of Toowoomba is widely documented. The activities of some of these churches are certainly notable, however finding sufficient citations is not easy. This time I have reduced the section to the more general summary statements from the beginning and avoided the attempt at more detailed analysis of two churches in particular. This summary has clear and credible citations from rigorous published research, as evidence of the claims made regarding Toowoomba's fundamentalist demographic. The editor that is repeatedly removing the whole section is not working within Wikipedia guidelines - if you disagree with something editorial policy clearly states that you should work to improve it. Simply removing the whole section is poor editorial practice and by doing so repeatedly you risk your own standing as an editor and risk permanent censure. The contents of this section have obviously hit a raw nerve (is it too close to home??) and for some reason the editor does not want the more bizarre practices of some groups exposed publicly. This should be a useful section to have in the article, which others can contribute to in order to produce a more complete summary of religion in the city. 1.128.96.133 ( talk) 06:15, 19 February 2017 (UTC)
Demographic data related to religion from the census has been included and cited. Other information is relevant and the reference to Logos Foundation is based on a published University study. The section has been started so that other editors can contribute and work together collaboratively to complete and improve it. Wholesale deletion of the entire content is not appropriate and will result in a report leading to censure of such editors for such draconian actions in the future. Toowoomba city has a very interesting, at times bizarre and complex story to tell regarding religion and I hope others can add to this record rather than attempt to pretend that this is not a part of the Toowoomba story. The fundamentalist angle is only one side of it as there are relevant historical facts that could be included regarding the significant Lutheran history in the city, the establishment of Diocesan cathedrals etc. I hope others can contribute to make this section more complete. Please stop deleting the whole thing and add to it or improve it as you see fit which is in the spirit of Wikipedia. 1.128.96.160 ( talk) 07:39, 17 March 2017 (UTC)
Winters are pretty dry דולב חולב ( talk) 16:57, 4 January 2024 (UTC)