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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Revealed: 136-place childcare centre coming to growth suburb
A massive new childcare centre could be coming to a fast-growing suburb of Toowoomba if it’s approved by the council.
How every Toowoomba household could get a tree
A leading regional environmental group has called for more trees to be planted in the less leafy suburbs of Toowoomba. Here’s how every household could get a tree.
‘Wake up’: Council workers strike over gender pay gap, low wages
Nearly 100 council workers have taken strike action outside City Hall to protest low wages and what some employees have called a “clear” gender pay gap within the organisation.
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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.
‘Real success’: Mayor defends $370k funding for 2032 Olympics push
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald has backed a three-year funding agreement for a lobby group to seek out Olympic Games opportunities — a deal criticised by his colleague Nancy Sommerfield.
Berghofer cleared to ramp up 340-lot estate in fast-growing suburb
Property developer and philanthropist Clive Berghofer has been given the green light to ramp up development of a major 340-lot estate in Toowoomba’s southern suburbs.
‘Unfair’: Mayor won’t rule out rate rise to pay for $270m project
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald says rate rises and delays to major community projects could be on the cards if the council can’t get help to cover a $270m dam upgrade project.
‘Such a shame’: City sports club farewells home ahead of $30m project
In a blow to what was once one of the city’s most popular sports, Toowoomba squash players have said goodbye to their home as it makes way for a $30m retail precinct.
‘Major concern’: Abuse, threats against council workers spike
The rising rates of abuse and harassment suffered by council workers is a “major concern” for leadership, just a month after an employee was threatened with a knife over a parking ticket.
‘Fair bit to go’: Mayor reacts to $250m CBD precinct proposal
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald says he wants more details on a $250m conceptual proposal for a major CBD precinct, calling on its proponents to meet with council.
Why doomed 1000-lot Toowoomba housing estate could be revived
A developer has reportedly started talking to the Toowoomba council again to create housing on one of the city’s last large plots, just a year after it killed its own plan following a lengthy court battle.
Watch: ‘Catalytic’ $250m Toowoomba CBD precinct proposed
Residents have been given the first look at a proposal for a $250m arts, culture, business and conference precinct that could transform the Toowoomba CBD. Watch the video here.
‘Over the top’: What Toowoomba businesses really think of council
Toowoomba small businesses are happier with council than they were a year ago, but a new survey by the Chamber of Commerce has revealed a big area for improvement.
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