‘Late-night antics’: Centre car wash approved despite backlash
A new car wash is coming to a major Toowoomba shopping centre, and it’s raised the concerns of locals over attracting criminals.
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‘Derelict’ character home demolished after council spends $67k in court
After nearly two years and $67,000 in ratepayer money spent on legal fees, a dilapidated and derelict Toowoomba home has been demolished, in a situation both the owner and the council argue could have been avoided.
Dog owner involved in vicious park attack faces ‘penalties, prosecution’
Penalties and prosecution could be in order for a dog owner after the council revealed it had finalised its investigation into the vicious incident. Here’s what we know:
Disability accommodation planned opposite major shopping centre
Toowoomba is getting even more disability accommodation, after new plans were lodged for several units in an inner-city suburb. Take a look at the plans here.
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‘Do we really need another?’: Controversial servo approved
The Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a controversial service station proposal that is less than 700m away from an existing fuel stop.
‘Anger, frustration, disappointment’: Mine site reacts to High Court ruling
Andy Scouller has worked at the New Acland Coal Mine for 17 years. Now his job, and those of 150 other workers at the site, are on the line.
Council approves plan for 60-lot subdivision in growth area
The Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a 60-lot subdivision in a growth area north of the city, despite it technically conflicting with the planning scheme it was assessed against.
Pratap moves to private sector after more than 10 years at council
Toowoomba Regional Council has farewelled a well-respected member of its executive leadership team.
Toowoomba mowing crews working around the clock
The council’s mowing crews have been working around the clock after the region’s roughly 1000ha of grass went berserk after recent rain and warm weather.
Council funding helps secure state water polo championships
Funding from the Toowoomba Regional Council has helped secure a major state-level sporting championships for the city this month.
Major developer plans retail subdivision for Toowoomba suburb
Plans for a commercial subdivision in the southwest corner of Toowoomba have been put forward by a major developer to the council.
Section of Jubilee Park to close for upgrade and repair works
Sections of Jubilee Park will be closed to the public as trail improvement and upgrade works get underway from Monday.
Community rallies over shocking aged care facility meeting
The closure of an aged care facility west of Toowoomba left many residents stranded, without a home. Now, council has rallied the community to work on a solution.
Harlaxton resident ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by quarry approval
Despite a request from residents that the council defer making a decision on the project, the quarry at Harlaxton has been granted an approval to expand. Here’s what happened:
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