‘I’m no food nazi’: Councillor’s bid to curb fast food outlets
A councillor and former MP wants changes to state legislation in a bid to curb fast food outlets being built near schools and low socio-economic areas.
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Farmers urge Inland Rail to visit as independent review announced
Millmerran farmers have voiced their approval of an independent review into the Inland Rail project which could threaten their safety during wet weather events – such as the ongoing situation.
Why new ‘telecommunications facility’ could be coming to CBD
A telecommunications company has lodged plans for new infrastructure in the heart of the Toowoomba CBD. Here’s why:
Revealed: Major Clifford Park expansion up in air despite approval
One of Toowoomba’s premier function spaces has been given the green light to expand – but the club responsible has revealed it is still weighing up its options. Find out what was planned here:
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Company secures $80k reduction in infrastructure charges in court
After lodging an appeal over an $82,000 infrastructure charges bill from Toowoomba Regional Council for its tyre recycling plant, this company has had a win in the court.
James St reopens to traffic after seven months of closure
It was delayed by historic finds and wet weather. Now traffic is flowing again.
One of city’s oldest local businesses to move onto historic precinct
The new development, aiming to be complete in mid-2021, will feature dedicated off-street parking and will lie in the centre of the CBD on the same grounds as a historic local site.
Plans for six units lodged in small Toowoomba street
New plans have been lodged with Toowoomba Regional Council for a set of six units across from Newtown Park.
Construction to begin on new function venue after appeal settles
It’s been two years since the Valdals first had the idea of building a wedding and function venue in Ravensbourne. Now they’ve set start date for construction.
New council incentives policy praised by developers
The Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a new incentives policy that has already earned praise from at least one developer.
Townhouse units proposed for inner-city Toowoomba suburb
A plan for six new units in an inner-city suburb of Toowoomba has been proposed to the council.
REVEALED: When James St will fully reopen after roadworks
After being delayed several months, the Department of Transport and Main Roads has revealed when James St will reopen to traffic.
Feds won’t say where extra $5.5b Inland Rail spend is going
The cost of the almost $10 billion project has blown out 50% to $14.5 billion. But if you want to know where the money is being spent, you’ll just have to wait, according to the Federal Government.
Video: What $120m mega-battery powering our homes will look like
A multi-million dollar battery on the Western Downs will power 57,000 homes around Australia, and now we can see what it will look like in this exciting new footage. Watch it here.
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