‘Sad new low’: LNP’s youth crime pledge over grave desecration
The LNP has vowed to beef-up youth crime laws after teens that desecrated headstones at a historic Queensland cemetery were let off with a warning.
Council
‘Verging on scandal’: Developers explode over project’s eight-month delay
The hold-up of a housing project for eight months by councillors has been met with outrage from Toowoomba’s development sector, which is calling for reforms.
Hundreds of graves desecrated in ‘disgraceful’ vandalism spree
A shocking act of vandalism at one of Queensland’s oldest cemeteries has left more than 300 graves desecrated and a $500,000 damage bill.
‘Lost faith’: Staff demand meeting with council CEO over pay dispute
More than 100 council workers have stopped work again over a protracted pay dispute with the council, and are now demanding a meeting with the organisation’s chief executive. Watch the video here:
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Our say: An unchallenged McDonald is bad for our region
Geoff McDonald might well be the right person to lead our region, but he should have to prove it to ratepayers and residents during a contested election – something we don’t have right now.
Elections 2024: McDonald unchallenged as Lockyer race heats up
Geoff McDonald may run unopposed, the Greens have endorsed their candidate and Tanya Milligan now has a challenger. Here is what the races look like in Toowoomba, the Lockyer Valley and the Western Downs council elections:
Popular small town park earns much-needed renewal amid $52m spend
A popular picnic spot in a town outside Toowoomba is getting a refresh as part of a planned $52m slate of works in the region’s parks this financial year.
2.6 million cubic metres: Quarry outside Toowoomba plans expansion
Up to a dozen jobs will be supported if a large basalt quarry is allowed to expand its area and continue extracting up to 500,000 tonnes of material every year.
Lots of signs, just one name: Who has nominated for council election
In what has been a sluggish start to the 2024 elections, corflutes have started appearing across Toowoomba for a variety of candidates. But just one person has officially nominated so far.
Revealed: Toowoomba arena’s proposed $18m expansion
A proposed expansion of a major Toowoomba facility would make it the home of multiple burgeoning sports and also an ideal training base for visiting nations at the 2032 Olympics.
Storms, rain predicted as Toowoomba region prepares for flood risk
The Toowoomba region has not yet escaped the risk of flooding, with mayor Geoff McDonald revealing the local disaster management group remained ‘on alert’ for now. Here’s what we could be getting.
‘Consumes your life’: McDonald reveals mayoral bid as nominations open
It’s one of Toowoomba’s worst-kept secrets, but Geoff McDonald has finally dispelled rumours and announced he is running for mayor. Here’s what he is promising so far:
$5 burritos: When fast food giant will open new Toowoomba eatery
One of Australia’s biggest food franchises will open its third Toowoomba location within weeks and has promised a number of opening day promotions. Details here:
Council to sell off not-for-profit Lockyer Valley childcare centre
A council-run and oversubscribed Gatton childcare centre that is ripe for an expansion could be sold off following a vote by councillors.
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