A regional Queensland deputy mayor has referred herself to the local government watchdog following growing criticism for her role in a scandal involving a compromising photo of a colleague.
Millions of litres of quality drinking water will be released from Toowoomba’s primary dam as a direct result of the looming Cressbrook spillway upgrades, which sparked an exchange between two councillors over the organisation’s planning.
In a unsual turn of events, Toowoomba councillors have signed a joint letter vowing not to speak any further about the Kerry Shine photo scandal – just a day after it was revealed who took the image.
Toowoomba’s deputy mayor has admitted she took a photo of a council colleague that was then leaked online, bringing an end to a scandal that had been bubbling for months.
Another childcare centre could be coming to Toowoomba, with a prominent city church putting forward plans for one on its campus. And the redevelopments don’t end there.
Exclusive: Just a day after announcing his retirement, outgoing Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has delved into both the highs and lows of four decades in local government.
Flanked by ‘very good friends’, Paul Antonio has announced he will step down as Toowoomba region mayor within weeks. However, he has only hinted the reason for his resignation, several months before the end of the term. READ THE TRIBUTES
He was once one of Toowoomba’s ‘McDonald’s Kings’ – now developer and former fast food guru Keith Beer is bringing a new international franchise to the Garden City.
In the wake of the bombshell announcement that Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio will retire, find out how the Garden City’s next mayor will be decided. DETAILS HERE.
One of the world’s largest religions, which is practised by hundreds of residents, will look to build its first temple in Toowoomba. See the plans here:
The man who will open Toowoomba’s 10th McDonald’s restaurant has revealed how long it has taken to get the new location off the ground. Here’s when it will open.
The new owner of a long-standing Toowoomba CBD pub will completely revamp the venue, with a new name also in the mix. Check out the proposed designs here:
As of today it has become more expensive to park in the Toowoomba CBD. Here is what it will cost you.
Despite receiving $100,000 ‘in-principle’ sponsorship from Toowoomba Regional Council, organisers behind a proposed 10-day event say the Garden City’s newest festival is no sure thing. DETAILS HERE.
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