Short-stay for cancer patients planned near major Toowoomba hospital
A home near a major Toowoomba hospital will be turned into a short-stay for cancer patients, according to new plans. And it’s not the only property being repurposed like this.
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Councillor’s bid for $225m koala fund as locals plan meeting over land clearing
Residents angry over the clearing of natural habitat by developers have stepped up efforts to get the Toowoomba council to protect the environment. It comes as one councillor pushes for federal funding to save koala habitat.
Firm to transform $14m CBD site into trendy precinct with bars, eateries
Food vans, bars and eateries will be part of the multi-million dollar plans for a CBD property which will be transformed into a mini-precinct with aesthetics not dissimilar to trendy parts of inner-city Brisbane. See the new plans here.
Major shopping centre approved for two new drive-through eateries
Two new major franchises will be moving into the site of a massive Toowoomba shopping centre, creating dozens of new jobs. Here’s how it could look.
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Developers apply to seal nearly 100 lots across region
Developers are moving to seal even more lots across Toowoomba, and it comes amid the popularity of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant.
Grain and seed research company’s new lab approved
A development application for a new grain testing lab has been approved by Toowoomba Regional Council.
New food businesses defy economic struggles to open up
Despite the economic hardships brought on by COVID-19, new statistics from the council have shown the rate of new food businesses in Toowoomba have not slowed down.
Dog breeder applies to council for new kennel in rural location
A dog breeder in a rural area has applied to council to build a new kennel.
Mayor concerned by wild dog numbers across region
The number of wild dog scalps dropped in 2020, and Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has expressed concerns about the number of animals in the west of the region.
$100K trail to reduce risk of bushfires in vulnerable region
With a willingness to avoid the devastation and loss of the Black Summer bushfires a second time, council has developed a plan to prevent major fires hitting a vulnerable region.
Report finds Large St too small for retirement and housing development
An export report commissioned by the residents of Large St in their appeal against a retirement and townhouse development in Middle Ridge has some interesting conclusions.
Application to demolish ‘termite-riddled’ character home in North Toowoomba street
A damaged federation-era character home in North Toowoomba could be demolished, after the owner lodged an application with Toowoomba Regional Council.
Self-storage units project proposed for small community
A set of self-storage units has been proposed for a small town outside Toowoomba, in what could be a boost for the local community.
$50m recovery: Contracts awarded for projects set to save local jobs
As part of a $50m effort to save the local economy from COVID-19, council has awarded contracts for several major projects which will create jobs and work in the region.
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