Painful forecast: How much extra rent you will pay in 12 months
Tenants already tightening their belts in the Garden City will be feeling even more rental pain over the next year. Property experts have revealed how much rent will go up next year.
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‘Clock’s ticking’: Club’s future unclear after $30m project planned
Developers are splashing $30m to bring a national brand to a highly-trafficked Toowoomba intersection, but the plan raises questions about the future of a city sporting club.
Darling Downs company sues council over rejected subdivision
A southwest Queensland council has ended up in court after it rejected a major company’s application for a 10-lot industrial subdivision on its own land.
First flood repairs to begin as staggering clean-up cost revealed
More than 50 Toowoomba region roads damaged during three flood events since November will receive priority works by the council — but the repairs barely scratch the surface of the total bill.
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Inner-city specialist medical centre approved by council
A PLANNED medical centre in Toowoomba’s eastern suburbs has been approved by the council.
When to meet with councillors as they head to districts
TOOWOOMBA councillors will resume their schedule of Friday community visits from next week, to personally speak with residents across the region.
New ‘one-stop shop’ created to help residents buy local
BUYING local will soon be easier for Western Downs residents, with a new social media platform launched to back local business and stimulate the economy.
Court decides on ‘hatchet lot’ escarpment subdivision
THE Planning and Environment Court has decided on an application from a developer to declare his six-lot community title escarpment subdivision was not a “hatchet lot”.
New investor prospectus for region highlights $12b economy
TOOWOOMBA’S $12 billion economy and steady growth has been highlighted in a new prospectus on the region by Trade and Investment Queensland.
Family fun: Where to catch a drive-in move across region
THE classic past-time of a drive-in movies is back, with the Toowoomba Regional Council announcing the dates and towns where can catch a film.
New car dealership signage set to appear along main road
THE signage for a top British car marque could be appearing along a main Toowoomba road soon, as the city’s dealerships continue to make rebranding changes.
Boost for regional town as grain facility set to expand
A COMPANY that deals in packaging and distributing grain has been approved to expand its operation in a town west of Toowoomba.
New section of retirement resort approved by council
TOOWOOMBA Regional Council has approved GemLife’s establishment of 230 relocatable dwellings, a managers residence, sales office, and associated communal facilities.
FOR SALE: ‘High quality’ regional egg farm hits market
A LARGE and “high quality” egg farm southwest of Toowoomba with existing council approvals to expand has hit the market.
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