$10.4m increase: Council reveals factors behind spending spike
Mayor Geoff McDonald has moved to assure the public about the council’s purse, after rising costs led to a revision of its budget deficit.
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Ratepayers to learn how much we will spend on Cressbrook pumped hydro
The pumped hydro scheme will bulldoze 153ha of eucalypt forest and drain about 8 per cent of Cressbrook’s capacity. Despite the impacts ratepayers have been kept in the dark about how much of our money will be spent on the project.
Massive land parcel in heart of prized suburb flagged for 80+ homes
Toowoomba Regional Council has agreed to sell off a 2 hectare block of land in the middle of a popular Toowoomba suburb, which is estimated to be suitable for more than 80 dwellings.
Nearly 1000 jobs: $450m Qld plan for ‘green’ steel mill revealed
Nearly 1000 jobs could be supported by a $450m plan to build Queensland’s first steel mill in three decades in a regional city. Here’s why its founders say the project stacks up:
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Service station, drive-through outlet planned for fast-growing suburb
A new commercial precinct with a service station, car wash and food outlets could be coming to a fast-growing part of the Toowoomba region.
‘Short-sighted’: Councillor’s concerns over Highfields CBD plan
Changes to a new town centre for one of Toowoomba’s fastest-growing regions has alarmed a veteran councillor as the backlash continues over one of its most controversial elements.
Calls to pause controversial town centre after master plan backlash
The Toowoomba council’s revamped master plan for Highfields’ new town centre has been slammed by some residents and community groups for significant changes.
Six-storey social, affordable housing project approved for CBD
A six-storey affordable and social housing project has been approved in Toowoomba’s CBD — and initial works start in just a few days.
‘Been on honour’: Chamber CEO to step aside after five years
Toowoomba’s small business community will need a new top advocate, after Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Rohl announced he would be departing soon.
‘Carnival attendees of the future’: Councillor’s plea over Food and Wine
A Toowoomba councillor made an impassioned plea for the future of the Festival of Food and Wine, as questions remain over how it might look in 2025.
Public called to exercise ‘duty of care’ as pound’s after-hours drop boxes close
The public has been called to exercise duty of care over animals found wandering, as a regional Qld council announces the closure of its after-hours drop boxes.
Councillor’s bold plan for city airport revealed ahead of major review
A Toowoomba councillor has revealed a plan that she believes will secure the future of the city’s aerodrome, which is still under a cloud ahead of an upcoming report.
‘Everyone on notice’: Councillor’s extraordinary claim amid conflicts saga
An outspoken regional Queensland councillor has made an extraordinary claim while challenging a conflict of interest saga that has dragged on for months.
‘Embarrassing’: Traffic light saga over after fierce council debate
The Toowoomba Regional Council appears to have resolved the issue of what to do with the city’s most controversial traffic lights, following an hour-long debate featuring plenty of heated moments.
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