A new town centre for Highfields and the sell-off of a former nursery are among a number of decisions by the Toowoomba council that still haven’t been completed years after elected officials voted on them.
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald says he hopes to know within months whether the state government will agree to provide financial support towards the $270m Cressbrook Dam safety upgrade.
A date has been set for the convergence of Toowoomba’s political leaders at what is set to be the first of quarterly meetings between three levels of government.
Residents in the Lockyer Valley will see a huge investment in roads but cop a 3.9 per cent rate rise in the council’s debt-free 2024-25 budget. Details here.
A ‘unique’ but decaying building stands in the way of a top Toowoomba primary school expanding its campus to cater for more than 100 extra students.
A large parcel of land near a major Toowoomba shopping centre and prestigious private school could be turned into nearly 200 social and affordable housing dwellings. DETAILS HERE.
The green light has been given to build a new manufacturing plant in Toowoomba’s western suburbs, which is expected to be able to produce 18 million litres of chemicals within a few years. But not everyone is happy.
An elite Toowoomba school has revealed plans to transform part of its heritage-listed campus into a “creative hub” for students. Check out the designs here.
‘Red tape’: Goombungee business owners, residents, and the Toowoomba Region were busy turning lemons into lemonade, after the sour cancellation of the town’s top event – Jacaranda Day 2023.
One of the region’s most treasured events has been cancelled days before it was set to be held, after the Toowoomba Regional Council delivered a list of new conditions to be met. Details here.
Despite warnings on the ‘ugly side’ of divisional councils, Toowoomba councillors have narrowly voted to continue exploring a move to carve up the council electorate.
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald warned the council’s sound fiscal status will be “challenged” as projections show it will struggle with hundreds of millions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects.
Long-serving volunteers have been recognised for their service to the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Toowoomba Regional Council has urged a number of Toowoomba suburbs to restrict their water usage. Find out why.
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