Council watchdog dismisses deputy mayor complaint over photo scandal
The local government watchdog has dismissed a complaint into Toowoomba’s deputy mayor relating to her involvement in a photo scandal.
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Division talk dead as councillors push ahead with mayor’s new plan
Any push to turn the Toowoomba region into a council with divisions appears to be dead after councillors voted not to proceed with the next steps following a heated debate.
Mayor reveals answer to council divisions talk in major shake-up
As the council prepares to vote on whether to push forward with divisions in the next term, mayor Geoff McDonald has put forward a proposal he believes could “achieve more” than wards.
Servo threatened with auction over unpaid $368k council bill
The annual list of properties facing auction due to unpaid rates and charges has been released — and a service station with an enormous bill is among them. SEE THE LIST HERE:
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Five-storey CBD social housing to go ahead without council approval
A five-storey social housing development has been given the green light to be built in the Toowoomba CBD and all without council’s approval.
‘Grateful’: Vonhoff named deputy mayor on third attempt after swift meeting
Rebecca Vonhoff has become deputy mayor of the Toowoomba region, a role she made a bid for twice previously. Here is what she is pledging to voters and her colleagues:
Medical centre plans expansion, new cafe in Toowoomba growth area
Increased demand for GP services in one of Toowoomba’s future growth corridors has led to plans for a clinic expansion, which also includes a new cafe.
‘Wild ride’: Several councillors set to battle it out in deputy mayor race
After Geoff McDonald was appointed mayor by his colleagues last week, tensions are again set to rise at an upcoming meeting which will determine the new deputy mayor, with several councillors suggesting they may put their hands up for the role.
Survey: Who should be appointed Toowoomba’s next councillor?
Toowoomba Regional Council will soon be on the hunt to appoint a new councillor following the resignation of Paul Antonio. Now we want to hear from you – who should it be?
‘Never felt valued’: Councillor’s spray at colleagues in mayor vote
Toowoomba councillors have selected a new mayor on Friday afternoon, following a seething speech from one of the nominees around gender equality.
‘Appalling’: Councillor to learn fate over alleged comments about CEO
A Toowoomba councillor has been investigated over comments she levelled about the CEO, accusing him of failing to intervene during an alleged pen-throwing incident.
‘Really suffering’: Mayor’s final bid to support Ukraine at last meeting
Toowoomba could soon have formal ties with a community in Ukraine, in one of Paul Antonio’s final moves before he retires as mayor on July 21.
Race heats up to replace Antonio as mayor farewelled at final meeting
Toowoomba’s mayor has chaired his last council meeting after more than 40 years of service in local government, with attention now turning to the race to succeed him. DETAILS HERE.
Toowoomba dentist plans 10th SEQ clinic on major intersection
A prominent Toowoomba dentist, who owns several clinics across the southeast, is planning to grow even more with a new centre on a major intersection.
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