‘We’re not stupid’: Family’s outrage over council removing items from graves
A family is leading the charge to have council change its cemetery policy after items were removed from the graves of their loved ones. Read more here.
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City leaders take first step in returning Tabletop Mountain’s traditional name
The mayor has tipped ‘Meewah’ as the red-hot favourite to replace Tabletop Mountain’s name if the community moves forward on a plan outlined by a leading Indigenous elder.
Tree logging leads to dispute between resident, removalist
A disgruntled Redwood resident has come to blows with a removalist business regarding a dispute over trees. Read the full story here.
Council committee puts brakes on e-scooter trial in Toowoomba
Hire e-scooters in Toowoomba may not go ahead until next year after a council committee voted not to go ahead with a trial, despite a majority of young people responding to their community survey voting in favour of the proposal.
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Toowoomba residents urged to join Garage Sale Trail
The Toowoomba Regional Council is urging residents to get involved in the Garage Sale Trail later this month, by either picking up a bargain or putting your unloved items on sale.
How a South-east Queensland City Deal could affect Toowoomba
Mayor Paul Antonio says the signing of a new South-east Queensland City Deal next year will open the Toowoomba region up to billions of dollars in new infrastructure and industries, but has concerns about potential key challenges.
Residents urged to comment on revamp of regional park
The Toowoomba Regional Council is asking the community to have its say on the future of a park in the north of the region.
Council endorses plan for new planning scheme by 2024
The Toowoomba Regional Council will start work on a new planning scheme to guide development across the region, in a project that will take until late 2024 to be completed.
Councillor concerned over region’s land, housing supply
A Toowoomba councillor has locked horns with one of the TRC’s top public servants over the issue of land supply across the region, saying her family had been personally affected by the situation.
Council to connect Toowoomba suburb to sewer system
An massive suburb on Toowoomba’s western edge will be hooked up to the city’s sewer system, following a council vote yesterday. FIND OUT HERE:
Dam closed to swimming, boating due to health concerns
One of Toowoomba’s most popular dams has been closed to swimmers, boats and other water-based activities. Here’s why.
Government to reverse laws that could have made Meibusch mayor
The State Government only introduced these laws in June. Just five months later they’ve had a change of heart. Here’s why.
Mammoth $100k grant to restore and protect environment
Community groups have been granted over $100,000 in funding to restore and protect the natural environment in a bid to support the ecosystems around them.
Council to vote on $7.5m revamp of major CBD streetscape
One of the Toowoomba CBD’s busiest streets could receive a $7.5 million overhaul from the council if a plan to refresh it is approved.
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