Lockyer Valley council opens up lots to ease housing shortage
A regional Queensland council has opened up ready-to-build residential lots in the face of an ongoing housing supply crisis gripping the country.
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‘Bloody disaster’: $620k problem revealed over new traffic lights
Toowoomba’s newest set of traffic lights have caused such a significant change in driver behaviour that it might cost the council up to $620,000 to correct it. Here’s why:
‘Strength to strength’: Toowoomba house prices skyrocket $100k in a year
Suburbs with houses valued below $700,000 are expected to continue on a trajectory of “unprecedented” growth since Covid as the market remains competitive for first-home owners. Here are the suburbs to watch:
Calls for city to be included in latest koala mapping
Environmental groups are pushing for the council to tighten protections and update koala habitat maps to prevent gaps and loopholes in the planning scheme from being exploited.
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Clues into $300k art museum design revealed as project reaches next step
The $300,000 business case for Toowoomba’s new art museum will be completed by the firm responsible for an “extraordinary” regional art gallery in Victoria. Here’s how it could look.
Council to drop speed limits on key city roads amid $136m issue
Motorists should expect more speed limit drops for key roads across Toowoomba in the years to come, as part of the council’s new road safety strategy. Which roads could be affected here:
‘Fake news’: Misadventure and agitation leads to controversial farm approval
A controversial farm development north of Toowoomba has been passed by councillors, after multiple council enforcement notices, and construction beginning months before the development application was even lodged.
‘Wow!’: Carnival of Flowers set to break visitor record in $25m boost
Toowoomba’s most famous event looks set to break last year’s attendance record, after a bumper four-week program drew hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region.
Fire ants resurface as councils face up to $15m containment bill
Fire ants have surfaced northwest of Toowoomba, located by dogs trained to detect the foraging invasive pests. It comes as a new report estimates the council bill could be up to $15m a year to contain the pests.
Growing town’s big boost as 96-lot housing estate planned
A major new housing estate has been planned for a growing town in the Toowoomba region, which if approved would potentially grow its population by more than 12 per cent.
Outrage as council parking app double charges CBD motorists
Drivers have been warned by businesses against using the Toowoomba Regional Council’s parking app after it started double charging users.
Mayor backs $25k overseas trip to visit ‘unique’ carnival display
Mayor Geoff McDonald says a major delegation to Singapore to visit a huge Toowoomba-themed display will deliver major economic benefits for the region.
‘Disgusting’: Fiery exchange erupts over councillor’s conflict of interest
A councillor’s conflict of interest over his background in development has led to a fiery spat between himself and a colleague.
‘Fine golfer’: Former Toowoomba councillor passes away
Former Toowoomba City councillor Barry Parker has passed away in his home after a long illness. The keen sportsman served the city for more than 40 years.
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