Big four bank to be approved for new Toowoomba CBD branch
Following a six-month approval process, a new CBD branch for on of the country’s largest banks appears set to be approved by council. Find out where it’s going, and when it could be open.
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Sports club addresses concerns over move to popular dog park
Residents and users of a massive Toowoomba park have voiced opposition over the possible relocation of a sports club, but the group’s president said the concerns would be addressed. Here’s what the sport has planned.
Revealed: 10 major developments coming to Toowoomba in 2023
From residential subdivisions to high-rise apartments and commercial enterprises, here are some of the major developments being completed this year.
15k visitors, $3.3m in value: Stats reveal power of new city festival
It’s being described as Toowoomba’s newest premier festival and the numbers from its inaugural event speak for itself. Now the council has again thrown financial support behind Meatstock.
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Residents urged to get outdoors for Parks Week
Next week is Parks Week across the Toowoomba region, and there are a range activities to get involved in thanks to the council.
‘Systemic safety and quality issues’ found at aged care home
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has been called in to audit two aged care facilities after serious concerns emerged.
New units proposed for fringe Toowoomba CBD site
Plans for a set of two units behind an existing property near the Toowoomba CBD will be assessed against a different version of the council’s planning scheme.
Misconduct complaint over water study dismissed
A complaint of misconduct over the council’s handling of a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister has been dismissed.
Mayor puts health services’ hub concerns put to State, Federal Governments
Mayor Paul Antonio has written to the State and Federal Governments summarising key concerns of local health services about a proposal for a quarantine facility at Wellcamp.
Council to start vital next step in Quarry Gardens project
The Toowoomba Regional Council will start work on vital investigations into the site of what could be the future Quarry Gardens project.
‘Good news’: Council approves multistorey CBD apartment block
The Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a major new development in the CBD, which the chair of planning says will be a major boost for the city.
Top developer requests extension for industrial subdivision
An approved industrial subdivision, put forward by a major Toowoomba developer, will need more time to start construction due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chamber outlines quarantine quid pro quo
The Toowoomba Chamber says that if a quarantine hub for returning travellers is established at Wellcamp, it should come with funding commitments.
New initiative preserving city’s history in Russell Street
The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and local business owners are teaming up to keep part of the city’s history alive. Here’s how:
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