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.
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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.
‘Phenomenal’: How philanthropists helped deliver $1.3m RSPCA clinic
Thousands of lost, surrendered and injured pets and wildlife will be treated on the Darling Downs, after mega-donors funded the RSPCA’s newest vet clinic.
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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.
‘Insensitive’: Why Toowoomba council has scrapped its fireworks for NYE
Toowoomba Regional Council has scrapped its traditional fireworks display for New Year’s Eve, citing that a ‘fire centred celebration’ would be insensitive following a recent spate of bushfires.
‘Hopeful’: Mayor backs relationship with new premier after Canberra trip
Just days ago, Geoff McDonald was lobbying for funding for Toowoomba and Queensland with the man who would become the state’s next premier — and he’s backed himself to further strengthen his relationship with Steven Miles.
How $1m move cleared path for new Toowoomba microbrewery, eatery
It’s been a long road, but a Toowoomba business owner says some changes worth nearly $1m has set him up to start work on renovating a classic venue north of the city.
TRC waits for dust to settle on Olympics funding fight
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald says the ongoing dispute between the state government and the Brisbane City Council that threatens to derail the 2032 Olympic Games has put his council “on notice” over infrastructure upgrades.
Revealed: $65m commercial precinct to service new Toowoomba suburb
A developer has lodged plans for a $65m commercial precinct north of Toowoomba, which will bring essential services to a massive new masterplanned community.
New 110-place childcare centre planned for town amid ‘limited’ supply
A town just minutes from Toowoomba could be getting a new ‘premium’ childcare centre, after plans were lodged for a new 110-place facility.
Work starts on ‘small’ Toowoomba school’s $2.5m expansion
A small school in Toowoomba’s western suburbs has started work on a significant campus expansion — but the principal has stressed it won’t change a core aspect of the school’s ethos.
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