‘Madness’: Outrage over new speed limit on main city street
Views over a new speed limit on a main road in Toowoomba have been aired on social media, with residents calling the speed drop “madness”. Vote in our poll.
Views over a new speed limit on a main road in Toowoomba have been aired on social media, with residents calling the speed drop “madness”. Vote in our poll.
A tribute of 20,000 poppies and violets knitted in the memory of soldiers who fought and the women who served during World War II will appear this week at Mothers’ Memorial in Toowoomba.
The owners of a popular Toowoomba brewery and live music venue are hoping a new submission to council will help resolve an ongoing court battle.
Businesses and operators at the long-standing Toowoomba City Aerodrome want the council to publicly secure the asset’s future amid a financial review they have called “concerning”.
Mayor Geoff McDonald is still confident the council can deliver the $270m Cressbrook Dam safety upgrades, despite the project team revealing it was a month behind schedule and millions behind budget.
Garden champions and influential stakeholders have joined the chorus for future support of The Chronicle’s annual garden competition after a trio of councillors voted against critical funding for the 75th anniversary event to go ahead.
A trio of councillors voted against funding the 75th Chronicle Garden Competition, then moments later voted in favour of $45,000 towards a new event.
One of Toowoomba’s most famous citizens has advanced his plans for a controversial housing estate north of the city, which will eventually unlock more than 200 lots.
A community-run health service has advanced the second stage of a housing project for elderly residents and people with disabilities for the first time in years.
Hundreds of Kleinton residents could have 1000 new neighbours next door as plans for a new massive retirement village are revealed for the fast-growing suburb.
Toowoomba residents could pay upwards of $120 extra every year if the council cannot convince the state and federal governments to give it $180m towards the Cressbrook Dam upgrades.
More than 700 lots are already in the development pipeline for Toowoomba over the next two years, amid a continued need for more housing. See what suburbs are included here:
A former councillor has taken aim at the “bizarre” debate that she believes killed a proposed $80m upgrade of the Toowoomba Sports Ground for the 2032 Olympic Games.
Residents living near one of Toowoomba’s most prestigious private schools has taken it and the council to court over a planned campus expansion.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.
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:
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”.
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.
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.
Exclusive: The proposed upgrade of the Toowoomba Sports Ground appears to be dead after a snap review led by former Brisbane Mayor Graham Quirk recommended against it.
There will be at least three new mayors across the Darling Downs, as multiple incumbents appear to have been voted out by their constituents across the region. Follow the live results here.
The owners of a longstanding pub in a small town just outside Toowoomba have revealed plans for an extension, focusing on one core service.
Still undecided on who to vote for as you head to the polls today? Here’s what we think you need to consider when casting your ballot.
FREE READ: Don’t be fooled by the seemingly-low energy of this local government election — what the new council does over the next 12 months could impact our region for years to come.
Three mayoral candidates and 15 council contenders are vying for just seven spots in the Lockyer Valley elections. With just days to go before polling day, here is a profile on each candidate:
Here’s the latest from the Toowoomba council election campaign trail as candidates scramble to secure enough votes for one of 11 positions on the council.
Nearly 30 candidates have put their hands up for a place on the Toowoomba Regional Council in 2024, including an entire family. Here’s who will be on the ballot on March 16:
Two of Australia’s most recognisable sporting icons have been given the green light to build a massive new commercial precinct just in Toowoomba — but it comes with a hefty council bill.
A Toowoomba councillor who will not contest the next local government election has taken aim at a major future project and fluoridated water in her final speech.
Council candidates have delivered some thought-provoking and contentious answers during a mammoth election forum. Read the highlights here.
Nearly 7 per cent of the Toowoomba region has already cast their ballots in the 2024 council elections, as candidates vie to appeal to the remaining undecided voters up until March 16. Here’s a wrap of the election so far.
Dozens of Toowoomba councillor candidates have been asked the tough questions as they went head-to-head at one of the only major election forums. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE
A new survey has revealed a serious divide between urban and rural voters at the upcoming Toowoomba council elections, including key priorities and their satisfaction levels with the TRC. Read the results here:
A proposal to look back into the controversial topic of recycled water has been rejected by Toowoomba Regional Council, just days before residents head to the polls.
A new set of lights on Margaret St have caused confusion for motorists and inconvenience for residents. But the question remains: Has it fixed a dangerous intersection, or just moved traffic flow elsewhere? Vote in our poll.
The Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club wants to take control of delivering the $6.6m masterplan for 70km of trails along the escarpment, after the council terminated a federal grant.
Groom MP Garth Hamilton has slammed the council over delays in progressing the $25m Railway Parklands project slated for the CBD.
The plan for 19 luxury units on the edge of the Toowoomba CBD has cleared a major hurdle. Here’s when the developers expect construction to start.
As council workers flushed out a drain blockage at a manhole, a nearby home was flooded with raw sewage and faeces causing over $60,000 of damages and forcing a family to live out of suitcases for five months. Now the council is saying they’re not at fault.
A first-time Toowoomba council candidate is spending big as the 29 contenders gear up their campaigns ahead of a slate of forums held across the region. See the figures here:
The head of Toowoomba’s top-tier rugby league side has unveiled a vision for a “high performance centre” as part of a proposed $80m upgrade of the city’s stadium. But questions still remain unanswered by the state government.
The Toowoomba council’s chief executive says he “can’t do much more” to fill the organisation’s hundreds of vacancies, after the sudden departure of a top general manager.
The Toowoomba council’s decision to endorse a positive submission into a reported $80m upgrade of the city’s stadium has been savaged by politicians and local sporting groups.
The Toowoomba Regional Council could have to take on up to $300m of debt to pay for the impending Cressbrook Dam safety upgrades. Details here:
Toowoomba has taken another step towards a reported $80m upgrade of Clive Berghofer Stadium for the 2032 Olympic Games, after the council narrowly voted to endorse a submission to a 60-day review of venues.
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