19k tourists: Council backs $4.5m event with big sponsorship boost
After attracting nearly 19,000 tourists and injecting millions into Toowoomba’s economy, Meatstock has been rewarded with a big council sponsorship for next year’s event.
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Slower than a bus: Bombshell $15m rail report released in silence
The Labor government silently dropped a $15 million rail feasibility report as it entered caretaker mode, which was announced years ago and revealed travel times similar to a bus.
‘Please do not’: Verdict delivered on $300k museum plan
Residents have delivered their thoughts on Toowoomba Regional Council’s art museum proposal, after the contractor tasked with forming the business case was selected.
Clues into $300k art museum design revealed as project reaches next step
The $300,000 business case for Toowoomba’s new art museum will be completed by the firm responsible for an “extraordinary” regional art gallery in Victoria. Here’s how it could look.
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Mayor lifts lid on major portfolio revamp amid $300m project strain
The Toowoomba Regional Council will unveil a complete overhaul of its portfolio system to fixing issues like siloing and get the organisation pushing ahead with major projects — but not all are convinced it will work.
’Rubbish’: Councillor unity challenged ahead of difficult term
The Toowoomba council’s leaders have asserted the boardroom is working as a team, but that has been challenged by insiders as the organisation prepares for a difficult period ahead.
‘Appalling’: TRC rocked after leaked photo of councillor spread online
The leaking of a photograph depicting a councillor asleep in his chair that was then spread online has raised concerns about behaviour within the Toowoomba council, with one insider calling it ‘appalling’.
Future of council CEO’s tenure in doubt as culture under scrutiny
The Toowoomba council’s chief executive is facing fresh scrutiny over organisational culture as the number of councillors looking for a change in leadership grows following the election.
Councillor donates $120k salary to massive Toowoomba charity
A newly-elected councillor has committed his pay to an important Toowoomba charity that supports the city’s homeless population.
‘The public needs to know’: Complaint over council’s legal advice
A complaint has been issued to Toowoomba Council after councillors would not say whether or not they supported some issues at public forums during the election campaign – saying they could be denied a vote if they did.
Nearly doubled: How much your next parking fine could cost in CBD
Parking fines in Toowoomba could nearly double in the CBD, but the council has denied it was about revenue raising. Here’s much it could cost you:
$10k boost as Toowoomba town crier’s contract extended
The Garden City’s well-known town crier will remain in the role for the next four years, and has received a bump in his remuneration for the role to $10,000.
Federal budget preview: Toowoomba leaders reveal their wishlists
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald and Groom MP Garth Hamilton have outlined their wishlists for tonight’s federal budget — and they have differing views on a key issue.
Controversial subdivision in growth area sells to new developer
A large parcel north of Toowoomba with a new subdivision in a fast-growing area has sold to a new developer.
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