‘Poorly-thought out’: Backlash over council’s new landclearing move
Unlawful vegetation clearing in areas of “ecological significance” could lead to fines for developers and landowners, as part of a move by council that has been slammed as “rushed”.
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‘Horrendous’: City’s motorists decry extent of council parking fines
As Toowoomba Regional Council reviews its CBD parking strategy, commuters, shoppers and business owners have expressed their views on the issue.
Business owner’s desperate measure to save customers from parking fines
Toowoomba CBD business owners have revealed the extraordinary lengths they’ve gone to, to ensure their customers avoid a punishing parking fine.
Massive subdivision returns to council with new approach
After spending nearly eight years in development hell, a proposal for a massive housing estate just outside Toowoomba has been resurrected by its proponents.
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65 meals: Toowoomba’s biggest foodie trail returns for carnival
An extraordinary 65 restaurants, eateries and cafes are taking part in this year’s #trEATs foodie trail as part of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. OUR INTERACTIVE MAP HERE:
Supermarket, cafe planned for growing small town in two-year first
A large vacant parcel in a fast-growing Toowoomba region town could become the community’s most significant new development in years.
Residents ‘confused’ over council’s $3m public transport levy
YOUR SAY: Readers have had their say on the Toowoomba council’s new $3m public transport levy. Read the reactions here:
Moves made to reform council’s development ‘call in’ process
The Toowoomba council will explore changes to how elected officials can “call in” developments for special meetings, in a move that has been endorsed by a major player.
Questions raised over council’s new $3m public transport levy
Toowoomba Regional Council has this week defended the inclusion of a controversial public transport levy in rates notices, despite there still being no concrete plans for the $3 million it will raise.
Expect disruptions: Council staff to take ‘snap action’ over pay dispute
Residents should prepare for disruptions to council’s operations, with members of the organisation’s 700-strong indoor workforce ready to take snap action over an ongoing pay dispute.
Revealed: What residents love and hate about Toowoomba council
Toowoomba Regional Council improved in just one of 35 categories in its latest community survey, which has revealed the areas that need to be addressed most. TAKE OUR POLL HERE:
Explainer: Why teen grave vandals will avoid fronting city magistrate
The state government has revealed more details on the provisions of the Youth Justice Act that have allowed three teens who damaged more than 100 gravestones to avoid facing court.
‘Devastating’ pathogen found in Queens Park weeks before Carnival
A pathogen with potentially devastating consequences has been found in Toowoomba’s most famous park, just weeks before the city opens its gardens to visitors.
‘Sad new low’: LNP’s youth crime pledge over grave desecration
The LNP has vowed to beef-up youth crime laws after teens that desecrated headstones at a historic Queensland cemetery were let off with a warning.
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