Public CBD mural to be demolished as council expands city parking
A building in the Toowoomba CBD sporting one of the city’s biggest murals by an acclaimed Sydney artist looks set to be demolished. Find out what is replacing it here:
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Our $11.74bn economy: Region’s surprise growth industry revealed
New economic data has revealed just how well the Toowoomba region has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, and it has also tracked the growth of one particular industry.
A million trees in five years: Councillor’s bold planting plan
Council will explore drastically ramping up its tree-planting with the help of the community, after a councillor’s controversial motion got enough support.
’Fantastic’: City reacts to massive 75-unit social housing project
A massive social and affordable housing project in the CBD has taken a big leap forward following a council decision and it’s earned praise from community leaders and residents. See the plans here:
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Crucial step forward for homegrown medicinal cannabis business
This Toowoomba-based medicinal cannabis business has just received a key approval on its way to having a shovel-ready project by early next year. FIND OUT MORE HERE:
Council wants more Christmas events after 80 per cent drop
The impacts of COVID-19 on events co-ordination are being felt this Christmas, with the council noting a steep decline in the number of activities and get-togethers organised for the festive season.
Council, farmers to restart negotiations after court order
The Toowoomba Regional Council and a group of farmers in the north of the region will head back to the negotiating table soon following a new court order in the parties’ ongoing legal saga.
New members named for committee to help with heritage issues
The members of a top committee to advise the Toowoomba Regional Council on heritage matters across the region have been named.
Berghofer ramps up development to meet HomeBuilder demand
Toowoomba developer Clive Berghofer has released nearly 50 new vacant lots onto the city’s tight property market, with his company selling them earlier than normal to meet growing demand for residential allotments.
Feedback wanted on first-of-its-kind regional waste facility
The Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the community to have its say on the concept design of an upgraded waste management facility in a small community, which would be the first of its kind in the region.
Council urged to change proposed mountain bike master plan
The Toowoomba Regional Council has been urged to make big changes to its mountain biking master plan along the escarpment, including removing one designated park from it.
Councillor puts environment, eco-tourism centre on agenda
A Toowoomba councillor pushing for the construction of an “environment and eco-tourism centre” at Picnic Point says the concept would drive education around conservation in the area.
Work on major lookout upgrade project nearly finished
Construction is nearly complete on the upgrade to one of the Toowoomba region’s premier lookout sites, according to the council.
College’s plans for bowls club land revealed in council documents
An application from a Toowoomba Catholic school to vary the planning scheme has revealed the college’s future plans.
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