Big developer warning as mega-projects set to ‘annihilate’ city’s growth
Some of Toowoomba’s top developers believe the creation and state funding of a new masterplanned community east of the region threatens our future growth.
Council
Rate hike: What’s inside Toowoomba council’s $651m budget
Rates across the Toowoomba region will increase by 4% over the next year, slugging ratepayers with more costs during a period of high inflation. Here’s what’s inside it:
‘I would resign’: Pressure mounts on councillor over gym photos
A southeast Queensland mayor has condemned her council colleague after he was found to have committed misconduct by photographing a woman at a public gym.
For sale: Ex-Macca’s king places new Toowoomba servo on market
Just a few months after its construction, a new service station has been put on the market by a former McDonald’s franchisee. Details here.
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Approved: Inside Toowoomba shopping centre’s $18m revamp
A multi-million dollar facelift has been approved for a notoriously popular city shopping centre, which will include the construction of a major fast food chain and a new service station.
Jobs created as feedlot operator plans massive facility
Dozens of jobs could be created if a major feedlot operator is approved for a new 13,000 sqm processing facility.
Toowoomba developer’s ‘exciting’ subdivision close to city
With the Toowoomba housing market hot and reports of land shortages surfacing, one developer hopes to fast-track a new 42-lot subdivision near the heart of the city.
41 roadworks, closures across the Toowoomba region this week
If you’re heading out on the roads across the region this week, keep an eye out for these works and closures.
Mayor urges city to get jab after receiving COVID vaccine
Mayor Paul Antonio has received his first COVID-19 vaccination and has urged residents to follow suit.
Council to upgrade small town pool with disability access
The Toowoomba Regional Council will upgrade a small town’s pool to improve disability access.
Council to rehabilitate four landfill sites across region
The Toowoomba region has 29 landfill sites that need rehabilitation. The council will start work soon on four of them.
Developer plans childcare centre inside historical property
One of the city’s most prolific developers is back with a new project, proposing a new childcare centre inside a historical property.
Council to vote on bushfire risk management strategy
Bushfire risk management will be on the Toowoomba Regional Council’s agenda at its Wednesday special meeting, with the vote to shape its upcoming planning scheme.
Council close to finishing key upgrades in small town
Councillor Carol Taylor says the council is close to finishing work on kerb, channelling and parking improvements in a small town south of Toowoomba.
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