Why we got it: Inside the decision to host Olympics in Toowoomba
Toowoomba faced some stiff competition from the Gold Coast and Brisbane in its drive to get a piece of the Olympic pie. Now a prominent figure has revealed our key difference.
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Rate caps on the cards after huge property valuation spike
The official valuation of Toowoomba land is set to increase by a staggering 31 per cent, which is bad news for anyone paying rates or property tax. Here’s what the council plans to do about it.
Homeowners to be slugged in wallet after land values spike 31%
Toowoomba property owners should brace for higher council rates and property taxes after a major spike in the region’s land values by – on average – 31%.
‘Riding a high’: Work starts on Toowoomba’s Olympic venue
Organisers are confident the upgrades to the Toowoomba Showgrounds to turn it into an Equestrian Centre of Excellence will be complete in a matter of years. SEE THE PLANS
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‘Hard to believe’: Company cops parking fine delivering concrete
A Queensland company has been left confused by its local council after one of its trucks was fined for “blocking the driveway” of a property for which it was delivering concrete.
Units vs houses: What’s being approved in the Garden City
While latest statistics show “business as usual” for Darling Downs building approvals, only a few approvals for one type of housing could spell complications in the future. Have your say:
Council to release costs of legal battles in push for ‘transparency’
Exclusive: Kerry Shine wants the Toowoomba council to have to report the full cost to ratepayers of its legal stoushes with developers on controversial projects, a push for greater ‘transparency and accountability.
‘Stupidity writ large’: $1.7m traffic lights slammed amid bizarre trial
YOUR SAY: Toowoomba residents have weighed into an unusual plan to turn off the city’s newest set of traffic lights 20 hours out of a day, with many slamming the $1.7m project’s existence in the first place.
‘Great outcome’: Council to scrap after-hours animal drop boxes
The Toowoomba Regional Council will scrap its after-hours stray dog and cat drop boxes off the back of community concerns about animal welfare.
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.
‘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:
‘Strength to strength’: Toowoomba house prices skyrocket $100k in a year
Suburbs with houses valued below $700,000 are expected to continue on a trajectory of “unprecedented” growth since Covid as the market remains competitive for first-home owners. Here are the suburbs to watch:
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