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.
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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:
‘Completely disagree’: Mayor hits back at councillor’s Cressbrook spray
A Toowoomba councillor has slammed previous councils for lacking the foresight to budget for the $270m Cressbrook Dam upgrades – but the mayor is having none of it.
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‘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.
Clean-out continues within council department amid $4m project blowout
The clean-out of the council’s most polarising department under its new general manager has continued, with a “well-respected” officer departing. And it could impact the delivery of a project that could blow its budget by up to $4m.
96-decibel shout: Toowoomba town crier named best in Australia
Toowoomba’s Kevin Howarth has one of the loudest voices in Australia, and now he’s conquered a town crier award that has eluded him for years.
‘Exceptional’: UniSQ leaders pay tribute to mayor ahead of retirement
Toowoomba’s university leaders have joined the chorus of tributes for outgoing mayor Paul Antonio, sharing words on his contributions to education.
Top Toowoomba school reveals major 15-year masterplan for campus
A top-performing Toowoomba private school has revealed plans for a total revamp of its operations over the next 15 years, which will see it consolidate all campuses in one place.
Spectacular light show tipped to inject $3m into Toowoomba economy
A major lighting and sound experience will fill Toowoomba’s premier botanic gardens next year, in an installation that its creators say could deliver millions in tourism dollars.
1000 more places: New childcare centres coming to Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley
Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley are fast-growing regions in Queensland, with families flooding in and creating massive demand for childcare. SEE OUR INTERACTIVE MAP HERE:
Mayoral contenders emerge to replace Antonio as race heats up
The race to replace outgoing Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has already begun, with two councillors saying they would accept nominations from colleagues if they were put forward. Details here:
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