‘Seriously disturbing’: Controversial city childcare centre approved
A new childcare centre for nearly 100 residents has caused an uproar after council approved the development. See where the new centre is going and why it has locals so upset.
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Massive $25m health, wellbeing precinct coming to growing suburb
A growing part of Toowoomba could soon have a multi-million dollar health and wellbeing precinct, which will include disability accommodation for dozens of NDIS participants. Details here.
‘Game changer’: Work starts on $13m estate for hundreds of families
A massive $13m housing estate will expand the urban footprint of a major growth area north of Toowoomba — and its construction is considered ambitious by the builders.
Macca’s takes council to court over rejected city restaurant
In a move that could cost ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars, a fast-food chain has taken the Toowoomba council to court over a rejected restaurant.
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Projects start on council’s $50m pandemic stimulus program
The first projects have started in the Toowoomba Regional Council’s Pandemic Response Investment program, with almost $3.2 million spent up to the end of September.
‘A noose around your neck’: Mayor lashes State Government
Mayor Paul Antonio has lashed the State Government over the future of the Toowoomba Showgrounds, saying it needed to do more to support the Royal Agricultural Society Queensland.
Revealed: What councillors, executive team made in 2019-20
Toowoomba’s councillors and its executive leadership team earned more than $3 million in remuneration during the past financial year, according to the latest annual report.
Why $67m project contributed to missed council target
Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald says the construction of a major $67m project was partially responsible for the Toowoomba Regional Council missing a key financial target in its latest annual report for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Council records first deficit in recent history
The Toowoomba Regional Council has recorded its first deficit in recent history, but Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald said the result was good news for the region. Here’s why.
New showground facilities proposed for regional town
New facilities could be coming to one of the Toowoomba region’s northernmost showgrounds, after a proposal submitted to the Toowoomba Regional Council last week.
Financial support needed to ensure ‘normal’ show can go ahead
BUFFETED by washouts in recent years and then having to cancel the 2020 Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show days out from opening its gates, the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland is hoping for a financial lifeline for 2021.
Unit development wrapped around historic homestead approved
A plan to build a series of units in a horseshoe formation around a heritage-listed Toowoomba homestead has been approved by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Newtown Park bursts into a cavalcade of colour and smell
They’re not usually ready for Carnival of Flowers visitors, having been pruned back in June. But the Queensland State Rose Garden has now erupted into a riot of colour and perfume.
Jump in new dwellings pushes regional development value
New housing approvals are behind a nearly $70 million development showing by the Toowoomba region during August, as the effects of the HomeBuilder grant start to take shape.
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