Road closures: Notorious intersection to be upgraded
A notorious intersection, which experts have expressed concerns about and has been the site of numerous crashes, will be upgraded by the council in the coming months. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘Highway robbery’: Council calls on valuer reassess properties
A regional Queensland council is calling on the state government to issue new land valuations for the local government area, in bid to soften the blow of future rate rises.
‘Cutting the cloth’: Council to freeze hiring after budget blowout
The council has revealed some of the potential measures that will be introduced to plug a multimillion dollar budget blackhole.
Work starts on $150m social housing project
Work has started on a major social housing project in Toowoomba, which promises to provide low-cost homes for 300 people and inject more than $100m into the economy, however the project has stirred controversy.
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Council’s ratepayer cost for confidential hydro project revealed
After nearly five years, the council can reveal how much it has spent investigating a company’s plan for a $1.5bn pumped hydro project using Cressbrook Dam.
Small town to lose worst water restrictions after $1m council investment
Residents of a small community saddled with the region’s highest water restrictions will get some relief after the council revealed a $1m project to connect them to town water.
‘Soul of the carnival’: Council pledges $54k towards beloved garden comp
Toowoomba’s beloved Chronicle Garden Competition has received a welcomed boost from the council, which has bumped up its sponsorship.
City firm nabs new carnival events as Food and Wine mystery continues
Two new events are coming to this year’s Carnival of Flowers — and they will be run by a city company. But the council has yet to shed light on the future of a beleaguered attraction:
‘Very sad day’: Council exodus continues as popular bureaucrat departs
Just months after it lost high-performing public servant Dr Nikola Stepanov, the council has revealed her temporary replacement is also departing in a move bemoaned by city developers.
Revealed: Iconic Toowoomba pub to get new colours in $100k facelift
A 150-year-old pub in the Toowoomba CBD will enjoy a $100,000 facelift — including new colours — partially funded by ratepayers. Here’s a sneak peek.
Why we got it: Inside the decision to host Olympics in Toowoomba
Toowoomba faced some stiff competition from the Gold Coast and Brisbane in its drive to get a piece of the Olympic pie. Now a prominent figure has revealed our key difference.
Rate caps on the cards after huge property valuation spike
The official valuation of Toowoomba land is set to increase by a staggering 31 per cent, which is bad news for anyone paying rates or property tax. Here’s what the council plans to do about it.
Homeowners to be slugged in wallet after land values spike 31%
Toowoomba property owners should brace for higher council rates and property taxes after a major spike in the region’s land values by – on average – 31%.
‘Riding a high’: Work starts on Toowoomba’s Olympic venue
Organisers are confident the upgrades to the Toowoomba Showgrounds to turn it into an Equestrian Centre of Excellence will be complete in a matter of years. SEE THE PLANS
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