‘Seriously disturbing’: Controversial city childcare centre approved
A new childcare centre for nearly 100 residents has caused an uproar after council approved the development. See where the new centre is going and why it has locals so upset.
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Massive $25m health, wellbeing precinct coming to growing suburb
A growing part of Toowoomba could soon have a multi-million dollar health and wellbeing precinct, which will include disability accommodation for dozens of NDIS participants. Details here.
‘Game changer’: Work starts on $13m estate for hundreds of families
A massive $13m housing estate will expand the urban footprint of a major growth area north of Toowoomba — and its construction is considered ambitious by the builders.
Macca’s takes council to court over rejected city restaurant
In a move that could cost ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars, a fast-food chain has taken the Toowoomba council to court over a rejected restaurant.
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Construction to start soon on long-awaited milk factory
The developer behind a new milk factory in Toowoomba’s burgeoning industrial zone looks set to start construction in early 2021.
Revealed: The industries driving Toowoomba’s 10-year growth
Toowoomba is well placed to buck the COVID-19 economic recession thanks to investment in key industries, according to a leading analyst.
Deputy PM goes to ground on Inland Rail review he asked for
The review of an alternate Inland Rail route came back being more expensive than the government’s preferred route. Now the Deputy Prime Minister is refusing to answer these questions.
Company lodges development application for metal recycling
A longstanding Toowoomba business has applied to Toowoomba Regional Council to formalise its medium impact industry use of land in an industrial precinct in Wilsonton.
Consortiums bidding for huge Inland Rail contract named
It is the most complex and technically demanding section of the 1700km Inland Rail alignment. Now the companies behind the three consortia bidding for the project can be revealed.
Granting of New Acland approval angers Oakey Coal Action Alliance
It’s one of the final approvals, short of a mining lease and associated water licence being challenged in the High Court, which New Acland Coal Mine needs for its Stage 3 expansion. And the Oakey Coal Action Alliance is not happy.
Twist in appeal over Clifton Mill development approval
Almost four months after he lodged his appeal against a contentious development approval in Clifton, there has been a surprising twist in the legal battle.
Inland Rail tunnel through Toowoomba Range a step closer
A massive public-private partnership that will see 6.5km of tunnelling through the Toowoomba Range as the Inland Rail heads east is a step closer.
Named: Full list of roads receiving $10.8m upgrades
The federal and state governments have committed to improving several key roads across the region in a ‘much-needed’ boost to the economy. HERE IS THE LIST OF ROADS:
Rail group to review independent report and consider options
The Millmerran Rail Group has long held concerns about the government’s preferred route for the Inland Rail’s Border to Gowrie section. A new report doesn’t seem to have allayed those concerns.
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