Berghofer advances controversial housing estate in high-growth area
One of Toowoomba’s most famous citizens has advanced his plans for a controversial housing estate north of the city, which will eventually unlock more than 200 lots.
One of Toowoomba’s most famous citizens has advanced his plans for a controversial housing estate north of the city, which will eventually unlock more than 200 lots.
A community-run health service has advanced the second stage of a housing project for elderly residents and people with disabilities for the first time in years.
Hundreds of Kleinton residents could have 1000 new neighbours next door as plans for a new massive retirement village are revealed for the fast-growing suburb.
Toowoomba residents could pay upwards of $120 extra every year if the council cannot convince the state and federal governments to give it $180m towards the Cressbrook Dam upgrades.
More than 700 lots are already in the development pipeline for Toowoomba over the next two years, amid a continued need for more housing. See what suburbs are included here:
A former councillor has taken aim at the “bizarre” debate that she believes killed a proposed $80m upgrade of the Toowoomba Sports Ground for the 2032 Olympic Games.
Residents living near one of Toowoomba’s most prestigious private schools has taken it and the council to court over a planned campus expansion.
A new shopping centre is planned that could inject a significant amount of money into a small town southwest of Toowoomba – if the newly released designs are approved by the council.
Mayor Geoff McDonald has pledged to unite his new council and batted away criticisms of the organisation’s financial position ahead of a difficult term. Here is his 100-day plan:
Fresh off extending her lead as the region’s most popular councillor, Toowoomba deputy mayor Rebecca Vonhoff has revealed her priorities for the new council — and whether she ever considered challenging Geoff McDonald.
Toowoomba now knows the make-up of its next council after the results were declared by the Electoral Commission of Queensland. See the winning candidates here:
With the future of the bloated and delayed Inland Rail project still unclear, Toowoomba’s leaders have flown to Canberra to urge the federal government to at least get the line to our region. Here’s why:
One of Queensland’s most powerful businessman has urged the region to move quickly or risk missing out on its Olympic dream, after the scrapping of an $80m stadium upgrade.
Preferences could potentially decide who will be the Lockyer Valley’s next mayor, while there is also nearly nothing separating two candidates for the final councillor spot. Our election wrap for southern Queensland here:
The head of one of Queensland’s biggest companies is closing in on a regional councillor spot, declaring he’s “not there to make friends”.
With the proposed $80m upgrade of the Toowoomba Sports Ground scrapped, leaders and experts have revealed the path forward for the Garden City’s chance to be involved with the Olympics.
Toowoomba Council is giving Pierce’s Creek Rd between Crow Nest to Mount Bingara a flood recovery upgrade with works slated to continue to the end of the year.
Exclusive: The proposed upgrade of the Toowoomba Sports Ground appears to be dead after a snap review led by former Brisbane Mayor Graham Quirk recommended against it.
There will be at least three new mayors across the Darling Downs, as multiple incumbents appear to have been voted out by their constituents across the region. Follow the live results here.
The owners of a longstanding pub in a small town just outside Toowoomba have revealed plans for an extension, focusing on one core service.
Still undecided on who to vote for as you head to the polls today? Here’s what we think you need to consider when casting your ballot.
FREE READ: Don’t be fooled by the seemingly-low energy of this local government election — what the new council does over the next 12 months could impact our region for years to come.
Three mayoral candidates and 15 council contenders are vying for just seven spots in the Lockyer Valley elections. With just days to go before polling day, here is a profile on each candidate:
Here’s the latest from the Toowoomba council election campaign trail as candidates scramble to secure enough votes for one of 11 positions on the council.
Nearly 30 candidates have put their hands up for a place on the Toowoomba Regional Council in 2024, including an entire family. Here’s who will be on the ballot on March 16:
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”.
From solar farms to silo storage, here are three development applications now available for residents to give feedback.
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.
A pair of Toowoomba residents say Ergon’s communication skills are partially to blame for why they were without power for nearly two weeks.
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.
A high-profile Gold Coast developer has accused the Toowoomba council of “chasing votes” after it rejected his $105m subdivision proposal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A developer has lodged plans for a $65m commercial precinct north of Toowoomba, which will bring essential services to a massive new masterplanned community.
A town just minutes from Toowoomba could be getting a new ‘premium’ childcare centre, after plans were lodged for a new 110-place facility.
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