‘Stacks up on all fronts’: United push to bring Olympic event to Toowoomba
The city that has produced equestrian Olympic medallists like Christopher Burton has united behind a push to host all horse events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
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Toowoomba council searches for new CEO as Brian Pidgeon remains on leave
Following months of questions and building pressure, Toowoomba council is actively searching for a new chief executive as the current chief executive Brian Pidgeon remains on leave after several months.
New water treatment plant to unlock tens of thousands of new homes
Some 33,000 lots will soon be unlocked in an area of Toowoomba region set for major growth after the announcement of a new water treatment plant.
‘Preposterous’: Deputy mayor fires up as new landclearing powers killed
New measures to try to protect “environmentally significant” areas of the Toowoomba region have been put on hold after a fiery council debate.
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Outrage as council parking app double charges CBD motorists
Drivers have been warned by businesses against using the Toowoomba Regional Council’s parking app after it started double charging users.
Mayor backs $25k overseas trip to visit ‘unique’ carnival display
Mayor Geoff McDonald says a major delegation to Singapore to visit a huge Toowoomba-themed display will deliver major economic benefits for the region.
‘Disgusting’: Fiery exchange erupts over councillor’s conflict of interest
A councillor’s conflict of interest over his background in development has led to a fiery spat between himself and a colleague.
‘Fine golfer’: Former Toowoomba councillor passes away
Former Toowoomba City councillor Barry Parker has passed away in his home after a long illness. The keen sportsman served the city for more than 40 years.
Why ratepayers could be hit twice for multi-billion dollar dam upgrades
A Toowoomba councillor has outlined why ratepayers across the region would be slugged twice for essential dam upgrades, which set to rack up a multi-billion dollar bill across Queensland.
‘Absolute nonsense’: Locals react to reality of $500k cemetery damage
Just weeks after vandals caused more than $500,000 in damage to some of the oldest graves in Toowoomba, readers have had their say on the crime. Your say here:
Council offers to help families with cost of $500k grave destruction bill
Families with loved ones whose graves were damaged during a shocking act of vandalism can access financial support. Read the full list of memorials desecrated here:
‘Unjustifiable’: Farm under fire over land clearing
A blueberry farm north of Toowoomba has been slapped with an environmental fine and enforcement notice for clearing koala habitat.
‘Despicable’: Why $500k damage to cemetery may take years to fix
It could take years for the damage caused to more than 100 headstones and graves at a Qld cemetery could take years to fully repair, according to the council.
Massive subdivision flagged as farmland in growth area hits market
Developers are circling after a prominent farming family placed a huge parcel of land in a key growth area outside Toowoomba on the market.
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