‘It’s bull—’: Gardner slams Wagner over $1.5m airport ‘free ride’
A war of words has erupted between two of Toowoomba’s most powerful businessmen over the aerodrome and its supposed cost to ratepayers. Read the comments here:
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‘Slap in the face’: Airport users still in limbo despite council vote
While its future has been secured, tenants at the Toowoomba Aerodrome say their questions and requests to council over their leases have remained unanswered.
Council rules out water rebates, lifting restrictions for residents
A plan to release millions of litres from Toowoomba’s largest dam to ensure $270m upgrades can be completed safely won’t include any subsidies or changes to water restrictions for residents.
Red alert: How a regional Qld business tackled fire ant threat
A Darling Downs business has responded swiftly after finding itself in the fire ant biosecurity zone. It comes as fears the spread of fire ants could be further afield than expected.
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Why luxury CBD penthouse tower could be ‘litmus test’ for Toowoomba market
Developers and real estate agents will be closely watching the market’s response to a planned set of 19 luxury units, proposed near the heart of Toowoomba’s CBD.
$21m in projects delayed as council starts work on $300m dam upgrade
Toowoomba’s long-awaited mountain biking precinct plan is among a number of key projects shelved, as the council made significant changes to its budget due to a looming $300m dam upgrade.
Future of former Toowoomba council depot revealed with new plans
A former Toowoomba council depot on a major intersection looks set to have a new use, with plans lodged for part of the site. Details here.
7 major projects transforming Toowoomba’s top schools
With Toowoomba enjoying a significant spike in population, many of the city’s top schools have forged ahead with major expansions and campus revamps.
‘Very concerned’: Clubs’ futures unclear amid stadium upgrade
The future of three sports clubs neighbouring Toowoomba’s premier stadium, which is set to be upgraded for the 2032 Olympics, is unclear amid concerns about a lack of transparency.
‘Crisis levels’: Why council risks losing 75 per cent of electricians
The skilled labour shortage at the Toowoomba Regional Council has reached ‘crisis levels’, with the organisation suffering serious vacancy rates in its electrical stocks.
Councillor’s shock announcement, will not contest 2024 election
A long-serving Toowoomba councillor has revealed they will not contest the 2024 local government election. Read more here.
‘Game-changing’ facility to buy $45m in local fruit, vegetables
Work could start within months on a “game-changing” cannery and processing facility just outside Toowoomba, with the CEO promising to buy $45m in local produce in its first year of operation.
‘Vibrant artery’: Developers’ 10-year vision for Toowoomba CBD mall
A pair of the city’s most prominent developers have laid out their vision for one of the Toowoomba CBD’s most maligned streets, believing it could play a huge role within the city centre.
Fast-growing community approved for new 52-lot subdivision
A Brisbane developer has been given the green light to turn a 51ha parcel of land in a fast-growing area into a new subdivision. See the plans here.
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