Steve and Stephanie Robinson, the owners of Darling Downs Zoo, embody the saying 'A house is not a home without a pet'—but in their case, these 'pets' include over 500 exotic animals including tigers, giraffes, and Komodo dragons.

The Field Guide is going on holidays over Christmas, but we haven’t forgotten you!

Here’s 35 things you could be doing on your Christmas break.

With a background in business and sales coaching and a love for video-games, when a global pandemic hit, local entrepenuer Steve Claydon decided to 'gamify' productivity and goal setting, and started a tech company. In the three year's since, Arcadify.io now has a global reach, and recently paid out its $1Mth in personalised rewards.

Studies show that approximately 80% of New Year's resolutions fail, so how can you ensure you are a part of the 20% who succeed?

As it turns out, there are a few easy things we can do which have a significant impact on how likely we are to see real change and come out with lasting results.

In what was transparently just an excuse for us to visit their home, we sat down with Georgie, a fitness professional, and Michael, a site supervisor for Valdal Projects, to find out more about their gorgeous East Toowoomba worker's cottage.

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.

Prep the snacks, turn on the buble and light-crawl your way through the city with TFG’s 2023 neighbourhood christmas light guide.

With holidays here, and things costing ‘just that little bit more than they used to’, there’s still plenty you can do without needing to break the bank. Check out our quick guide to affordable local adventures and part one of our ‘Change from a $50’ series.

There's something within some people that strives for more, a spirit that wants to push the boundaries of what they're capable of and what we think is possible. Local school principal and ultra-marathon runner Michael Bray is such a person.

A tiny home is more than just a house – it’s a lifestyle, retreat, and one that's increasingly growing in popularity and appeal.

Here in Toowoomba we have close access to an abundance of amazing food destinations. From distilleries to patisseries, bakeries and restaurants, there is something for everyone. But what about our native foods?

Moving to a new place far from home can be daunting, but finding employment can be even more so – from learning the ropes of the Australian workplace to landing a job that matches your skill sets.

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!

With the emergence of a seriously thriving micro-brewing scene over the last five years, it's a good time to be a beer drinker in Toowoomba.

However you observe your day off, there are plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes that are staying open.

Thank us later: we’ve rounded up what’s on in town to keep the kids entertained over the remainder of the summer break.

Round up the family and start planning a road trip to a nearby hidden gem.

The end of October means spooky season is finally here, and love it or hate it, Halloween it seems is spreading...dare we say like a zombie apocalypse.