Bold plan to rename iconic southern Queensland landmark
Plans are under way to rename an iconic landmark frequented by Toowoomba residents, and the idea already has backing from key politicians. See inside the plans here.
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Why major egg farm plans to build new workers’ accommodation
Plans have been lodged by a major egg producer for a new workers accommodation on its property — and the reason for the submission has been revealed.
Signs from council call for long-touted Toowoomba fast rail
It worked for the second range crossing, and Toowoomba Regional Council is hoping it will work again, with signs now erected advocating for Toowoomba To Brisbane fast rail.
Council appeals for information to locate dogs that mauled woman
Toowoomba Regional Council is still searching for a man and his two dogs after a woman was viciously mauled at a popular dog park, with public help needed to identify a distinctive vehicle.
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SES swells with volunteers after horror fire season
ONE Toowoomba region SES group quadrupled the number of volunteers on its books, prompting an expansion of its headquarters.
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.
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