While $32 million has been committed in this year’s budget to address housing over the next four years in the Darling Downs, the LNP is calling for the Queensland Government to take action now.
A $543.9 million investment in safety upgrades for the Warrego Highway between Toowoomba and Ipswich has been praised, but RACQ says the budget is a ‘missed opportunity’.
‘We are disappointed that we didn’t see funding in the budget for the Baillie Henderson Redevelopment for the Toowoomba Hospital.’
The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce says the Queensland Government’s commitment to Toowoomba “appears lacking”, describing the region as the “Oliver Twist” of Queensland.
‘Disability to me is a part of human beings, but I don’t see it as a negative, I really like helping people out, and if I can help them live a good and happy life I’ve done my job.’
The Darling Downs is set for a huge housing boost, with the Queensland Government committing $32 million to build more than 100 new social homes in the region.
This week marks Endeavour Foundation’s 70th anniversary, and to help celebrate more than 100 performers took part virtually in their annual Battle of the Bands.
The Darling Downs will receive a healthy cash injection in this year’s state budget. See who the big winners are across the region.
After Covid-19 forced last year’s event to be cancelled, Student Volunteer Week is set to be bigger than ever, with $500 grants up for grabs.
Eco-social work is a burgeoning field within the profession, and a new podcast out of Toowoomba is helping to grow a conversation on eco-social work practice.
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