Council rejects fast-track of $50k New Zealand garden in city park
Councillors have rejected a proposal to speed up the delivery of a special New Zealand-themed garden inside one of Toowoomba’s most popular parks.
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Plan to transform ex-Toowoomba dealership reaches key stage
A proposal to transform a major parcel of land that used to feature a prominent city dealership has been given the green light.
Sporting legends planning major Toowoomba project
Two of Australia’s biggest sporting names have revealed plans for a massive Toowoomba commercial precinct, which will replace a notable eyesore.
‘Greatest mistake’ revealed as council endorses plan for EV fleet
The Toowoomba council has endorsed a plan to overhaul its massive fleet with electric vehicles — but a big ‘mistake’ has been identified that it can’t afford to make:
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City singers given chance to shine with live music program
Some of Toowoomba’s brightest musical talents will be offered a big leg-up thanks to the launch a major live music initiative.
Councillors at odds over paid board positions for council entities
Councillors were in two minds about the idea of paying directors who served on the boards of council-owned entities such as Empire Theatres.
Council votes down bulk kerbside collection despite support
Despite strong support from the community, the council will not proceed with a bulk kerbside collection service.
Creative start-up earns CBD spot thanks to innovative program
The second business in the Creative CBD renewal program has been revealed, and it plans to attract and artists and musicians to the Garden City.
State cracks down on Toowoomba Regional Council over landfill levy
Compliance issues at Toowoomba Regional Council waste facilities targeted in State Government crackdown.
‘I’m struggling with that figure’: Mayor shocked by jobs numbers
A queue for the Toowoomba Centrelink office snaked down the street and around the corner when COVID-19 hit. A year on, new jobs numbers have shocked the Mayor.
Developer earns extension from council on unit development
Toowoomba Regional Council has granted an extension to a six-year-old unit development in the city’s southern suburbs.
‘Major shift’ at council as staff make formal bullying complaints
Toowoomba Regional Council’s CEO Brian Pidgeon says there has significant increase in the number of staff making formal complaints about bullying and harassment.
Berghofer hits back at council comments aimed at land-banking
Developer Clive Berghofer says land-banking is not behind Toowoomba’s property woes, taking aim at comments directed at the practice from within the council.
Developer earns $1m reduction in charges for 120-lot estate
The Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a massive reduction of a developer’s infrastructure charges for a 120-lot subdivision.
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