Feedlots, $65m town centres: Major projects now open for feedback
The plans for two developments that would transform the Toowoomba region are now open to feedback from the public. Here’s how to have your say:
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Inland Rail buys controversial DHA land in multimillion-dollar deal
Mt Lofty residents are waiting to see what kind of neighbour Inland Rail will be after it paid a high price for contaminated land on the Toowoomba Escarpment that was subject to failed housing development application.
‘Glimmer of hope’: The missing link to Toowoomba’s 2032 Olympic dream
Toowoomba is missing a key element currently if it wants to host Olympic events in 2032, as the countdown begins as to whether the city will be directly involved:
Budget-busters and CEO searches: 13 burning questions for council in 2025
With the first meeting of 2025 just a couple of weeks away, here are the key issues for the Toowoomba Regional Council over the coming 12 months.
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$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.
‘Preposterous’: Deputy mayor fires up as new landclearing powers killed
New measures to try to protect “environmentally significant” areas of the Toowoomba region have been put on hold after a fiery council debate.
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