No dogs allowed: Toowoomba pound risks overcrowding
A Toowoomba resident said he thought he ‘was going mad’ this weekend after a year-old husky turned up at his doorstep and his only option was to ‘release him’ after being told the pound was full.
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Historic homestead to become wedding venue despite opposition
A homestead west of Toowoomba dating back to the 1870s has been approved to become a luxury wedding venue, however the project did not come without opposition from neighbours.
Documents reveal future for controversial $237m quarantine hub
The owner of the controversial Queensland quarantine facility, which has sat mostly unused for nearly two years, has revealed the likely future use after a major application filing.
Developer’s new plans for turnkey $650k homes in $25m precinct
More than a dozen ‘turnkey’ homes will be built in Toowoomba’s western suburbs as part of a developer’s new plans for a $25m health precinct.
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Toowoomba landmark buildings to turn blue for Israel
This week Toowoomba’s key landmarks will turn blue to stand with Israel following the attacks in Gaza over the weekend.
‘First class’: New Toowoomba project to unlock homes for 1000 residents
Work will start within months to transform one of Queensland’s most famous horse studs into a massive subdivision to cater for more than 1000 new residents.
Berghofer’s 340-lot subdivision nearly at halfway point
Millionaire developer Clive Berghofer isn’t letting up on ramping up land releases, with his company nearing the halfway mark of a massive city subdivision.
Top city real estate agent’s plan for cafe opposite premier park
An old mechanic’s shop in a leafy Toowoomba suburb could become a trendy cafe, based on plans proposed by a top real estate agent.
New childcare planned for Toowoomba’s fastest-growing suburb
A new childcare centre to cater for nearly 100 people has been proposed for Toowoomba’s fastest-growing area. Here’s how it will look:
$270 rate hike on cards as mayor pleas with premier over $300m dam project
Toowoomba’s mayor has written to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to appeal for funding for a mandatory dam project now worth potentially $300m and if the state or federal government don’t step in, rates will go up. DETAILS.
‘Very invested’: Business identity plans to supercharge Clydesdales
After narrowly missing out twice on becoming a councillor, a Toowoomba small business veteran says she is now focused on turning the Clydesdales into a rugby league force – on and off the field.
‘Dropped the ball’: Fitness centre under fire after closure of major service
Toowoomba patrons of a busy council-owned fitness centre have expressed their frustrations after new management closed one of the facility’s major services. Details here.
Councillor admits to ‘inappropriate conduct’ over CEO allegation
A councillor who alleged the organisation’s CEO failed to act over an unfounded pen-throwing incident has publicly admitted to engaging in “inappropriate conduct”.
Woman sues Toowoomba council for $750k after ‘severe’ dog attack
A council worker has taken her employer to court for $750,000 after a vicious dog attack left her requiring surgery and even skin grafts.
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