‘Short-sighted’: Councillor’s concerns over Highfields CBD plan
Changes to a new town centre for one of Toowoomba’s fastest-growing regions has alarmed a veteran councillor as the backlash continues over one of its most controversial elements.
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Calls to pause controversial town centre after master plan backlash
The Toowoomba council’s revamped master plan for Highfields’ new town centre has been slammed by some residents and community groups for significant changes.
Six-storey social, affordable housing project approved for CBD
A six-storey affordable and social housing project has been approved in Toowoomba’s CBD — and initial works start in just a few days.
‘Been on honour’: Chamber CEO to step aside after five years
Toowoomba’s small business community will need a new top advocate, after Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Rohl announced he would be departing soon.
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Could this federal candidate save ratepayers $120 a year?
As the federal election looms, an independent candidate claims she’s got a plan to negotiate funding for a costly dam upgrade.
Similar-sized councils built splash parks, but mayor says it would cost too much
The mayor of Australia’s largest inland city without a splash park has hosed down the idea of building one, saying it would cost ratepayers too much. Here’s how neighbouring regional councils got their splash parks.
Big boost for ‘world class’ mountain bike project in $32m funding deal
New life has been breathed into a troubled mountain bike project in southeast Queensland as part of a massive $32m funding deal between all three tiers of government.
Feedlots, $65m town centres: Major projects now open for feedback
The plans for two developments that would transform the Toowoomba region are now open to feedback from the public. Here’s how to have your say:
Budget-busters and CEO searches: 13 burning questions for council in 2025
With the first meeting of 2025 just a couple of weeks away, here are the key issues for the Toowoomba Regional Council over the coming 12 months.
Revealed: Major CBD housing project fast-tracked by government
The state government fast-tracked an affordable housing company’s new 75-unit project in the Toowoomba CBD, with construction to start within months.
‘Change the future’: Our region’s 50k-home funding pitch to LNP
The Toowoomba council believes it can unlock 50,000 extra homes’ worth of development over the next seven years as part of a funding pitch to the new LNP government.
Supermarket giant joins growth area’s ‘much-needed’ $65m town centre
A developer’s plan for a huge $65m town centre slated for a fast-growing part of Toowoomba includes a new full-sized supermarket, with the new tenant revealed.
Federal MP takes aim at council over lack of splash park movement
As the summer mercury moves past 30C and Queensland faces heatwave warnings, it is time the Garden City revisit the question over why it has nothing more than a couple of ageing public swimming pools. HAVE YOUR SAY:
Toowoomba and Gold Coast match bids in Olympics horse race
Toowoomba and Gold Coast in head-to-head pitch to host 2032 Olympic equestrian events. SEE HOW THEY COMPARE:
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