Kearneys Spring upgrade a ‘game-changer’ for local sport
The Kearneys Spring Recreation Reserve has just received a major boost from the Australian and Queensland governments in a move which will help thousands of Darling Downs athletes.
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Small town’s big housing boost as group cleared for $2.5m works
In a huge boost for affordable housing in a small town, a community group says it will start work on a major development to support aged and disability residents.
’All sorts of problems’: Debate erupts on lining more streets with trees
Calls to line more of Toowoomba’s suburban streets with trees in the next few years. HAVE YOUR SAY
Deputy mayor weighs into nuclear debate as water security ‘risks’ raised
One of Toowoomba’s most powerful elected officials has weighed on in a proposal for a nuclear reactor within a few kilometres of the region’s boundary.
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‘Worrying’: Low numbers for council elections as ex-candidates pull out
Toowoomba still technically has no mayoral candidate and less than a dozen contenders for council just weeks from the start of nominations. Instead, former candidates are lining up to slam the organisation as “self-serving”.
3 Toowoomba projects residents can give feedback on now
From solar farms to silo storage, here are three development applications now available for residents to give feedback.
Award-winning pizza, takeaway shop plans new Toowoomba location
A Toowoomba restaurant that has regularly been named as having the city’s best pizza is planning a new location in a western suburb — but that doesn’t mean the owners are moving.
‘Nightmare’: Ergon slammed as locals without power for nearly two weeks
A pair of Toowoomba residents say Ergon’s communication skills are partially to blame for why they were without power for nearly two weeks.
‘Really sad’: Lack of public Christmas lights in CBD slammed
Residents and business owners believe the Toowoomba CBD “lacked Christmas spirit” in 2023, and union officials claim this was due to a lack of council workers.
‘Pathetic’: Developer slams council after $105m subdivision rejected
A high-profile Gold Coast developer has accused the Toowoomba council of “chasing votes” after it rejected his $105m subdivision proposal.
Going up: 31 massive Toowoomba projects to watch for in 2024
From school expansions to the chemical plants, subdivisions to retirement resorts and everything in between, here are 31 projects looking to either get approved, start construction or open in 2024.
‘Morally wrong’: 171-lot Toowoomba housing estate rejected
The council could be heading to court after it rejected a major developer’s plan for more than 170 lots just outside Toowoomba, following a backlash from residents.
‘Volatile’: Region braces for more ‘wild’ weather as residents count cost
Lockyer Valley homeowners are counting the cost of the ‘wild’ weather the region copped on Christmas, according to the region’s mayor. And more extreme conditions are forecast.
Inside massive plan to transform vacant CBD spot into 10-storey precinct
It’s a well-known parcel of land in the CBD that has stood vacant for years. Now there are plans to turn it into a 10-storey residential and retail precinct that includes the introduction of a new supermarket chain.
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