More social housing planned for Toowoomba
Planning is underway for proposed social housing after the state housing department purchased two lots along a busy regional Queensland thoroughfare.
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‘Not a good idea’: Mayor, manager clash over bizarre traffic light trial
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald has clashed with one of the council’s top bureaucrats over his idea for a trial involving the city’s newest $1.7m traffic lights.
Lockyer Valley council opens up lots to ease housing shortage
A regional Queensland council has opened up ready-to-build residential lots in the face of an ongoing housing supply crisis gripping the country.
‘Bloody disaster’: $620k problem revealed over new traffic lights
Toowoomba’s newest set of traffic lights have caused such a significant change in driver behaviour that it might cost the council up to $620,000 to correct it. Here’s why:
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Council rules out water rebates, lifting restrictions for residents
A plan to release millions of litres from Toowoomba’s largest dam to ensure $270m upgrades can be completed safely won’t include any subsidies or changes to water restrictions for residents.
Red alert: How a regional Qld business tackled fire ant threat
A Darling Downs business has responded swiftly after finding itself in the fire ant biosecurity zone. It comes as fears the spread of fire ants could be further afield than expected.
Insiders reveal update to massive Highfields town centre plan
A new town centre for Highfields and the sell-off of a former nursery are among a number of decisions by the Toowoomba council that still haven’t been completed years after elected officials voted on them.
Council to request up to $200m from state government for Cressbrook
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald says he hopes to know within months whether the state government will agree to provide financial support towards the $270m Cressbrook Dam safety upgrade.
Revealed: When first Toowoomba leaders meeting will be held
A date has been set for the convergence of Toowoomba’s political leaders at what is set to be the first of quarterly meetings between three levels of government.
Lockyer residents cop rate rise in council’s ‘significant’ $115m budget
Residents in the Lockyer Valley will see a huge investment in roads but cop a 3.9 per cent rate rise in the council’s debt-free 2024-25 budget. Details here.
No dogs allowed: Toowoomba pound risks overcrowding
A Toowoomba resident said he thought he ‘was going mad’ this weekend after a year-old husky turned up at his doorstep and his only option was to ‘release him’ after being told the pound was full.
Historic homestead to become wedding venue despite opposition
A homestead west of Toowoomba dating back to the 1870s has been approved to become a luxury wedding venue, however the project did not come without opposition from neighbours.
Documents reveal future for controversial $237m quarantine hub
The owner of the controversial Queensland quarantine facility, which has sat mostly unused for nearly two years, has revealed the likely future use after a major application filing.
Developer’s new plans for turnkey $650k homes in $25m precinct
More than a dozen ‘turnkey’ homes will be built in Toowoomba’s western suburbs as part of a developer’s new plans for a $25m health precinct.
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