Qld council’s big change to caravan laws as housing crisis grows
As the state’s housing crisis continues, a southeast Queensland council has taken a bold step to relax caravan laws on people’s properties. Here’s how it works.
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‘60 applicants’: Council to reveal new CEO after six-month search
Toowoomba Regional Council will announce its new chief executive at a special meeting this week, after receiving more than 60 applications from across Australia.
400 homes: Inside the new $360m Toowoomba housing projects
Two new housing projects in Toowoomba’s western corridor, being spearheaded by one of the state’s top developers, could unlock more than 400 homes across the city. Here’s why.
‘Not sustainable’: $6m Council deficit fears grow amid spending woes
The forecasted council deficit mayor Geoff McDonald hoped to “claw back” is now expected to be even worse, with bureaucrats to hold meetings this week to curb ballooning spending figures.
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‘Real challenge’: Region’s flood risk areas revealed as dams at capacity
Severe flood warnings are active for parts of the Lockyer Valley and the Toowoomba region, as the key areas of interest have been outlined.
Service station, drive-through outlet planned for fast-growing suburb
A new commercial precinct with a service station, car wash and food outlets could be coming to a fast-growing part of the Toowoomba region.
‘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.
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.
‘Carnival attendees of the future’: Councillor’s plea over Food and Wine
A Toowoomba councillor made an impassioned plea for the future of the Festival of Food and Wine, as questions remain over how it might look in 2025.
Public called to exercise ‘duty of care’ as pound’s after-hours drop boxes close
The public has been called to exercise duty of care over animals found wandering, as a regional Qld council announces the closure of its after-hours drop boxes.
Councillor’s bold plan for city airport revealed ahead of major review
A Toowoomba councillor has revealed a plan that she believes will secure the future of the city’s aerodrome, which is still under a cloud ahead of an upcoming report.
‘Everyone on notice’: Councillor’s extraordinary claim amid conflicts saga
An outspoken regional Queensland councillor has made an extraordinary claim while challenging a conflict of interest saga that has dragged on for months.
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