DevelopmentThe Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland has praised the council’s unanimous decision to fund the planning of an equestrian centre of excellence at the showgrounds. Details here:
DevelopmentTwo new fast food eateries, featuring two of the world’s biggest franchises, will be built in place of car parking at a major Toowoomba shopping centre. Details:
DevelopmentThe company helmed with building a major new unit tower in the Toowoomba CBD says the project could be transformative for the city’s centre. Details here:
NewsJust weeks after an urgent warning was issued to the state due to the alarming spike in animal-related incidents, the number of dog bite and attack statistics have been revealed for Toowoomba. SEE THE NUMBERS
CouncilWhile Toowoomba is in line to host just the one event, a new report has revealed we could play a bigger role in Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. FIND OUT HOW:
Community NewsThey were attended by nearly 17,000 people over the past year, but 19 Toowoomba community events will face a fight to earn council funding — and for some, it will mean far less cash.
DevelopmentA new boutique subdivision is coming to one of Toowoomba’s leafiest suburbs, as development ramps up across the city to meeting demand for housing.
DevelopmentA new four-unit development near the centre of a small town outside Toowoomba has been approved, but it potentially faces a fight from neighbouring residents.
ToowoombaA $15m business case to explore whether Toowoomba would get a passenger rail line from Brisbane will remain secret, with completion now slated for 2025.
JobsA sudden drop in Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley’s workforce in 12 months has the region’s leaders posing why, and suggesting how it can be rectified.
DevelopmentSeveral major projects have been rejected by the council in recent years, including some cases where councillors voted against their own staff. See the list here:
CouncilStill waiting for that bill from Toowoomba Regional Council? The organisation has now revealed the reason behind that delay, and when you can expect the notice in your letterbox.
DevelopmentOne of Toowoomba’s biggest charities has lodged plans to transform part of a hospital site into a special museum and amphitheatre.
CouncilSupporters of one of the most discussed and anticipated projects in Toowoomba will need to be patient, with a key step expected to take until 2024 to complete.
DevelopmentIt was touted as a major development that could help ease the city’s housing woes. But now the estate is dead in the water, after a six-year battle with council that ended up in the courts.
DevelopmentA proposal for a new 24-hour fast-food restaurant along a residential street in Toowoomba is up in the air, after a number of issues were raised by councillors about the project.
ToowoombaA secret letter co-signed by a faction of four councillors over issues they had with the renewal of CEO Brian Pidgeon’s contract has led to an uproar within the chamber.
CouncilA rate hike, cut in services, or both, could be on the cards with Toowoomba Regional Council facing a budget cut of up to $8 million due to a change from the State Government.
DevelopmentToowoomba’s development industry has again issued a warning that the city faces a ‘dire’ shortage of available housing. And now the council appears to agree to some extent.
DevelopmentIt’s one of Toowoomba’s most notable eyesores, having been a long-time restaurant before it was closed and left vacant. Now there appears to be some movement from the owners.
CouncilA dam near Toowoomba has seen a large number of fish wash up dead, with potential blackwater as a result of horror floods this week. Details here.
CouncilToowoomba Regional Council has unveiled the significant costs it would take to repair flood damaged roads, expected to take two years to complete. Details here.
ToowoombaToowoomba has missed out on new infrastructure projects in the new federal budget but there are plenty of regional-based incentives. Find out the latest from the city’s economic leaders:
DevelopmentAfter more than $150m of funding, the first aircraft to be assembled in the Toowoomba region has taken a big step forward. But Boeing says it still hasn’t received an order yet.
DevelopmentA massive new mixed-use development will replace the old Newtown football ground, one of the most notable eyesores in Toowoomba. See the designs here: