Development

Development

MP slams ‘cherry-picked’ report stalling progress on Toowoomba rail

A $15m rail report has sparked a transparency battle after Groom MP Garth Hamilton accused the government of releasing only cherry-picked findings to avoid scrutiny.

Community News

Your say: Wellcamp’s high hopes face a turbulent reception

Wellcamp Airport could revolutionise regional travel as western Queensland’s new hub, yet passengers reveal the shocking reality of choosing long drives over local flights.

Business

New Western Downs gas plant to power 150,000 homes

Queensland will break a decade-long drought with a major gas power station in the Western Downs that promises to transform the state’s energy security by 2028.

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Opinion

‘Fantasy’: Angry residents react after house prices up 16% in 2025

Toowoomba’s median house price has rocketed past $700,000, outpacing Sydney and Melbourne in a year of extreme growth. Here’s what you had to say about the spike in real estate values.

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Development

Wellcamp’s bid to replace Brisbane as flight hub gathers speed

Regional leaders have called for Wellcamp Airport to replace Brisbane as western Queensland’s flight hub after capacity issues force travellers into costly Brisbane detours.

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Development

‘More housing’: Plan for new homes next to wedding venue approved

The owners of renowned wedding venue Gabbinbar Homestead have won council approval to build more than 50 new houses on neighbouring land in Middle Ridge.

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Development

‘Full steam ahead’: Plan for $20m recycling plant ramps up

A $20m recycling plant that turns old tyres into oil and steel could start construction in Toowoomba soon, after securing private funding after years of waiting.

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Council

A 50-cent region: City leaders demand public transport trial

Toowoomba leaders have called for 50-cent bus service trial to Brisbane, as the Garden City ramps up its push for a full passenger rail service.

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Council

United push: City leaders rally for landmark passenger rail summit

Toowoomba’s leaders will unite at a landmark summit to campaign for faster passenger rail, as the growing region faces pressure to improve connectivity before the 2032 Olympics.

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Council

Council’s $5.3m waste bill as just one home signs up to bin plan

Toowoomba council faces a $5.3m waste bill as shock figures reveal the low take-up of alternative bin sizes. Here are eight things we learnt from November meetings.

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Development

‘Got to have the will’: Wagner renews bid for passenger rail

Toowoomba business titan Denis Wagner has called for immediate planning of a passenger rail link to Brisbane, saying it would transform regional travel and development.

Development

Welcome to The Range: How new plan could unlock Toowoomba rail

A ‘simple’ solution to link Brisbane and Toowoomba by passenger rail has emerged, with plans for a major transport interchange that could unlock the long-awaited project.

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News

New 75-unit complex to tackle Toowoomba housing crisis

Work has begun on a 75-unit development near Toowoomba’s CBD that will combine social, affordable and market housing to tackle the region’s critical housing shortage.

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Toowoomba

‘No longer an afterthought’: Major health win for women with chronic pain

As women wait up to seven years for a diagnosis, a new health initiative gives hope to those silently suffering with debilitating pain.

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