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.
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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.
$200 a year: 5 per cent rate rise revealed in $704m council budget
Toowoomba ratepayers will be slugged an extra $200 a year on average to help pay for the most expensive project in the history of the council. How it will affect your family’s bottom line:
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‘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.
‘Excited’: Small business owner endorsed as region’s newest councillor
The Toowoomba region’s newest councillor says she’s ready to hit the ground running after being endorsed by her new colleagues. Read her profile here:
90 jobs: New 100MW battery storage project planned for Darling Downs
The ramping up of battery storage projects on the Darling Downs hasn’t ceased, with a private firm lodging plans for its own system just outside Toowoomba.
Three-storey project with 30 units planned for Toowoomba suburb
An investment firm has laid out plans for a major three-storey mixed-use development in Toowoomba’s western suburbs, which includes 30 short-stay and permanent units.
‘Fairest way’: How Toowoomba’s new councillor will be appointed
The 11th member to join the Toowoomba Regional Council for the remainder of term will be decided tomorrow with councillors requesting the option to make their votes confidential.
All you need to know about the 23 TRC councillor candidates
It has been a turbulent year for the Toowoomba Regional Council leadership with several changes coming into play before the end of the term. With just days to go until the 11th councillor is selected, here is all you need to know about the nominees vying for the position.
‘They said no’: Church proposal rejected after resident backlash
A controversial proposal for a new church south of Toowoomba has been knocked back following a backlash from locals — but the matter could find itself in court soon.
List: 35 properties still threatened with auction due to unpaid rates
Nearly three dozen properties still owe the Toowoomba Regional Council a collective $600,000 in outstanding rates — and they could head to auction if it’s not paid. The full list here:
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