In 1950s' Toowoomba, young women dressed in pastels for the carnival of flowers to celebrate the beginning of spring. In this clip, a large crowd has gathered for the crowning of the floral queen, who is adorned with a trail of blooms. Her fellow participants, from Toowoomba Youth Centre, do the heavy lifting, helping the queen get on stage. Afterwards, the girls take part in floral dances, armed with baskets of flowers, ready to send off the newly crowned queen. How do you celebrate the change

Severe flooding in Toowoomba at the weekend has raised questions over the city's disaster preparedness

It's been 14 years since catastrophic floods devastated Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley, and while the region has largely recovered, the memories endure. Today, the threat of potential flooding has taught people to prepare for the worst - and band together in the face of disaster. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Toowoomba

Have you spotted the new street art in Russell Street? 👀 Explore the area to find these vibrant new artworks completed as part of the Russell Street refresh project - 📍 'Each new horizon' by Katie Whyte - mural located in Newlands Lane 📍 'Rise and shine' by Karri McPherson - mural in Becker Lane 📍 'An emerging landscape' by Mary-Kate Thomson - bronze plaques in various locations between Victoria and Neil Streets 📍 'Social fabric' by Ben Tupas - series of prints on the entrances to Western L

Toowoomba is home to an amazing array of street art from local, national and international artists. Explore the hidden network of artworks with Stephanie Keays of Toowoomba Trails walking tours. To discover attractions across the Region visit, https://fal.cn/3i7YV. | Toowoomba Region