‘Into a black hole’: Councillor takes aim over small town decision
A Toowoomba councillor’s push for more representation in small towns has not gotten the support she wanted, leaving her concerned the concept could “fall into a black hole”.
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Toowoomba Airbnb owners on notice as council explores new charges
Airbnb owners across Toowoomba could be forced to pay higher council charges as part of a review, placing scrutiny on the hundreds of properties being used for short stays during the rental crisis. Vote in our poll here:
Revealed: The bold plan to bring trams to the Toowoomba CBD
Would you use trams if they were built in Toowoomba? That’s the basis of a bold proposal that’s been recently unearthed and is causing a stir with residents. Vote in our poll here:
Revealed: What eyesore could be after ’ambitious’ plan rejected
One of the city’s most recognisable eyesores has sat unused for more than a decade. Following a rejected shopping centre proposal, a leading agent has give his thoughts on what could occupy the site.
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Why developer has refused to ever work with Toowoomba Regional Council again
A small local developer has taken an extraordinary step and vowed never to work with the Toowoomba Regional Council again. FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THE RIFT HERE.
TSBE highlights the challenges and opportunities of 2019/20 in report
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise have released their 2019-2020 Annual Report, outlining their activities throughout last financial year.
Court determines costs in three year council-Wagners dispute
THE Court of Appeal has determined costs in the multimillion-dollar Wagners and Toowoomba Regional Council dispute over infrastructure charges.
Council budgets ‘at a limit’ over $200m dam upgrades
TOOWOOMBA’S deputy mayor has issued a warning over future budgets if the council does not receive assistance to cover $200 million in mandatory dam upgrades.
Region’s newest waste management facility nearly complete
THE Toowoomba region’s newest waste management facility is moving closer to opening, with the capping of the existing landfill completed.
New supermarket approved for Toowoomba growth area
A growth area just outside Toowoomba will get a new supermarket, after plans were approved by the council this week.
Blow for mine owner as council rejects water deal change
The owner of the embattled New Acland Coal Mine has failed to secure changes to its water agreement with the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Developer of 1100 lot estate takes council to court to get decision
A second property developer has taken Toowoomba Regional Council to the Planning and Environment Court to secure a decision on a years-old development application in as many months.
Council considers option on new admin building for staff
WORK has progressed on the development of a new CBD administration building for the Toowoomba Regional Council’s staff.
Eight things we learnt about council in Toowoomba this week
IT’S committee meeting week for October, and that means the Toowoomba Regional Council has been kept busy with a number of interesting motions before it.
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