Top council bureaucrat departs amid major leadership shake-up
Just weeks after Toowoomba council’s chief executive announced the end of his tenure, another top bureaucrat is leaving the organisation for another region.
Development
$1.2bn in works: 17 projects coming to Toowoomba in 2025
In what is expected to be another bumper year for the city’s development industry, more than $1bn worth of works are set to be completed or significantly advanced in 2025.
‘No plans’: Heritage bank closures addressed
A major Toowoomba financial institution has responded to fears redundancies and changing trading hours would lead to regional branch closures in towns west of the city. Here’s what we know:
‘Above and beyond’: Massive over-50s project planned for growth area
More than 400 new homes for older residents could become a reality if a new retirement village is built in a high-growth area just outside Toowoomba.
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‘Zero odour’: $15m Darling Downs wagyu feedlot plan approved
A revamped plan for a new “high value” Wagyu cattle feedlot outside Toowoomba has been approved by the council, with its owner promising “zero odour” problems for neighbours.
$12m windfall: Why city can’t let ‘world-class’ Olympic equestrian venue slip
A planned Toowoomba equestrian venue that is being considered for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could inject millions every year into the city’s economy and fast-track generations of young talent to sporting greatness.
Revealed: Plans for a plaza to become a shopping centre
Plans to upgrade a plaza in Toowoomba’s south to a shopping centre have been lodged to council. See inside the proposal:
Major reforms set to reveal cost of council’s court cases
Toowoomba ratepayers will soon know how much court cases involving contentious development applications will cost the council after major reforms were passed.
‘Senseless’: Developer offers cash reward over subdivision graffiti
A $5000 reward has been offered to help catch vandals who again targeted a fast-selling Toowoomba housing estate — this time with spray paint.
‘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.
Revealed: Work starts on $250m Toowoomba over-50s resort
One of Queensland’s top retirement resort developers has reached a key stage with its newest Toowoomba project, which includes space for more than 360 homes.
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.
How ‘special’ tech centre will fast-track top city private school
Robotics, virtual reality and 3D design will be just some of the features included in a top Toowoomba private school’s massive new technology centre. See the plans here.
Former Aussie cricket legend behind new residential care facility
New developments around an iconic regional Qld homestead look to continue its 100-year legacy of providing disability support and residential care as it’s revealed an Aussie cricket star is behind it.
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