Mayor backs $25k overseas trip to visit ‘unique’ carnival display
Mayor Geoff McDonald says a major delegation to Singapore to visit a huge Toowoomba-themed display will deliver major economic benefits for the region.
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‘Disgusting’: Fiery exchange erupts over councillor’s conflict of interest
A councillor’s conflict of interest over his background in development has led to a fiery spat between himself and a colleague.
‘Fine golfer’: Former Toowoomba councillor passes away
Former Toowoomba City councillor Barry Parker has passed away in his home after a long illness. The keen sportsman served the city for more than 40 years.
Why ratepayers could be hit twice for multi-billion dollar dam upgrades
A Toowoomba councillor has outlined why ratepayers across the region would be slugged twice for essential dam upgrades, which set to rack up a multi-billion dollar bill across Queensland.
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25-year first: Huge boost for small town as shopping centre plans revealed
A new shopping centre is planned that could inject a significant amount of money into a small town southwest of Toowoomba – if the newly released designs are approved by the council.
‘Eyes wide open’: Mayor calls for unity as new council sworn in
Mayor Geoff McDonald has pledged to unite his new council and batted away criticisms of the organisation’s financial position ahead of a difficult term. Here is his 100-day plan:
‘So grateful’: Numbers behind deputy mayor’s popularity revealed
Fresh off extending her lead as the region’s most popular councillor, Toowoomba deputy mayor Rebecca Vonhoff has revealed her priorities for the new council — and whether she ever considered challenging Geoff McDonald.
Revealed: 10 councillors confirmed as election results declared
Toowoomba now knows the make-up of its next council after the results were declared by the Electoral Commission of Queensland. See the winning candidates here:
‘Get it to Gowrie’: Region’s plea to Inland Rail amid $30bn uncertainty
With the future of the bloated and delayed Inland Rail project still unclear, Toowoomba’s leaders have flown to Canberra to urge the federal government to at least get the line to our region. Here’s why:
‘We’ll get nothing’: Wagner’s Olympics warning as $80m upgrade dumped
One of Queensland’s most powerful businessman has urged the region to move quickly or risk missing out on its Olympic dream, after the scrapping of an $80m stadium upgrade.
Lockyer mayoral race in balance as final council spot down to 8 votes
Preferences could potentially decide who will be the Lockyer Valley’s next mayor, while there is also nearly nothing separating two candidates for the final councillor spot. Our election wrap for southern Queensland here:
‘Disgusting’: Qld business magnate’s claim as council spot firms
The head of one of Queensland’s biggest companies is closing in on a regional councillor spot, declaring he’s “not there to make friends”.
Revealed: The venues city must pursue after shock Olympics report
With the proposed $80m upgrade of the Toowoomba Sports Ground scrapped, leaders and experts have revealed the path forward for the Garden City’s chance to be involved with the Olympics.
Flood recovery work on 36km stretch between Crows Nest and Mt Bingara
Toowoomba Council is giving Pierce’s Creek Rd between Crow Nest to Mount Bingara a flood recovery upgrade with works slated to continue to the end of the year.
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