‘Scorched earth’: Why residents want changes to tree clearing laws
The clearing of hundreds of mature trees in Highfields has led to thousands of residents calling for changes to council laws. Find out the reasons here:
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Why Toowoomba’s $500m shopping centre deal fell through
One of Toowoomba’s largest shopping centres looked set to be sold in a $500m offer, but its owners have since pulled the plug on a deal. Find out the reasons here:
Popular retirement resort plans expansion north of Toowoomba
A major retirement resort north of Toowoomba could become even larger, after plans were put forward for an expansion worth dozens of new homes. Details here:
Approved: Where Toowoomba’s newest four-star motel will be built
Toowoomba looks set to get a new motel overlooking a beautiful park near the centre of town after it got the proper approvals. Here’s what it will look like:
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Plans lodged to redevelop longstanding service station
IT’S a familiar sight to travellers as they head along the Warrego Hwy to the west of Toowoomba, and now the owner has lodged plans to redevelop the site.
East Toowoomba unit development withdrawn by proponent
It was first proposed in April 2019 in a quiet East Toowoomba street, but more than a year on, the proponent has withdrawn plans for a multi-unit development.
REVEALED: Council’s list of issues for State Govt ahead of election
A local council has called upon the State Government to rectify a series of issues in the region, including travel avenues between the metropolitan cities and the regions.
New aged care facility in Highfields expected to be finished soon
Work on the construction of a new aged care facility north of Toowoomba worth tens of millions is nearing completion and expected to be finished by March 2021.
Change to major residential tower as new shop approved
One of Toowoomba’s top developers has been approved to add a new shop on the ground floor of a major new residential tower near the CBD.
DHA withdraws court appeal; will restart Mount Lofty proposal
Defence Housing Australia has revealed in senate estimates it has withdrawn its court appeal against the Toowoomba Regional Council’s decision to reject a controversial housing estate in Mount Lofty.
Why ag and resource leaders are pleading with State Govt
Leading bodies in the resource and agricultural sectors are pleading with the State Government parties to prioritise regional Queensland and the advancements they’ve made.
Developer backs growth area after launching $2.5m precinct
A new boutique shopping precinct has opened in a growth area of the Toowoomba region, and its developer believes the best is still to come.
INSIDE STORY: How a treasure trove of coins was uncovered on the Toowoomba Bypass site
It is now regarded as ‘one of the greatest cultural heritage discoveries in recent state history’. But when the first coins were first found on the Toowoomba Bypass construction site, the find went unreported for nine-and-a-half months.
Unit development wrapped around historic homestead approved
A plan to build a series of units in a horseshoe formation around a heritage-listed Toowoomba homestead has been approved by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
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