Sneak peek: Small town’s CBD set for $150k revamp in joint project
The CBD of a growing community in the Toowoomba region is getting a $150,000 facelift thanks to a joint project. Here’s how it will look and when construction will start.
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Club goes ‘back to drawing board’ after proposed new home scrapped
A Toowoomba sports club will go ‘back to the drawing board’ to find a new home after a proposed move to a major dog park fell through. Here’s what residents said.
New plan to solve Darling Downs’ skilled worker crisis revealed
With Toowoomba and southwest Queensland struggling with a serious skilled worker shortage, its mayors have outlined a new plan to combat the problem.
Sneak peek: New shopping centre planned for Toowoomba growth suburb
One of Toowoomba’s future growth areas could be getting a new shopping centre, after plans were lodged with the council. Take a look here.
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Mayor ‘disappointed’ with health authorities after local COVID case
He’s not angry, he’s disappointed. Cr Antonio said the release of information around a COVID-positive patient attending a Toowoomba coffee shop could’ve been better handled by authorities.
Residential care facility proposed for Rockville
The developer is seeking approval to build disability accommodation on land at Rockville.
New attractions as popular multicultural festival returns
A hugely popular multicultural festival is returning to Toowoomba in 2021 and it’s bringing a slew of new attractions.
Stay with us: Council launches new website to attract tourists
In a bid to attract domestic tourists to stay longer, the Toowoomba Regional Council has launched a new website.
Our $389m region: How many dollars were spent in your area
Toowoomba is currently a hotspot for development, but which suburbs or localities are doing the best? Find out in our interactive map.
Chamber takes up fight to revitalise the Toowoomba CBD
A recent survey found most businesses agreed there was a need to increase foot traffic in the CBD and invest in public assets.
Mayor urges residents to follow COVID rules ahead of lockdown
Greater Brisbane is heading into a snap lockdown, with new rules that apply to Toowoomba as well. Here’s what Mayor Paul Antonio had to say on the restrictions.
Childcare centre proposed for emerging regional community
Up to a dozen jobs could be created if the Toowoomba Regional Council approves a new childcare centre in an emerging community.
Council survey of community room use opens after anger over trial
Council is welcoming feedback on the use of the Toowoomba City Libary community rooms, a month after a trial cut back the rooms’ hours of operation.
Floodwaters close Gore Highway, several roads across region
Floodwaters are beginning to recede, but the Gore Highway remains closed at Pampas.
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