‘Poorly-thought out’: Backlash over council’s new landclearing move
Unlawful vegetation clearing in areas of “ecological significance” could lead to fines for developers and landowners, as part of a move by council that has been slammed as “rushed”.
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Massive subdivision returns to council with new approach
After spending nearly eight years in development hell, a proposal for a massive housing estate just outside Toowoomba has been resurrected by its proponents.
Campaign builds to restore graves after $500k vandalism
Community members from all backgrounds are banding together with one key purpose – to repair the $500,000 in damage vandals caused to more than 100 headstones at a Toowoomba cemetery. Here’s how you can help.
Units vs houses: What’s being approved in the Garden City
While latest statistics show “business as usual” for Darling Downs building approvals, only a few approvals for one type of housing could spell complications in the future. Have your say:
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Massive subdivision flagged as farmland in growth area hits market
Developers are circling after a prominent farming family placed a huge parcel of land in a key growth area outside Toowoomba on the market.
Supermarket, cafe planned for growing small town in two-year first
A large vacant parcel in a fast-growing Toowoomba region town could become the community’s most significant new development in years.
CFMEU officials promise to ‘bury’ Labor at upcoming state election
CFMEU officials in regional Queensland have promised to campaign aggressively against Labor at the upcoming state election after the militant union was forced in administration.
Moves made to reform council’s development ‘call in’ process
The Toowoomba council will explore changes to how elected officials can “call in” developments for special meetings, in a move that has been endorsed by a major player.
‘Here to help’: Developers join forces on massive housing estate
A new Toowoomba subdivision now under construction could eventually provide homes for more than 1600 people, as the city continues to battle a housing shortage.
‘Sad new low’: LNP’s youth crime pledge over grave desecration
The LNP has vowed to beef-up youth crime laws after teens that desecrated headstones at a historic Queensland cemetery were let off with a warning.
‘Verging on scandal’: Developers explode over project’s eight-month delay
The hold-up of a housing project for eight months by councillors has been met with outrage from Toowoomba’s development sector, which is calling for reforms.
‘Believe it when I see it’: Readers react to town’s housing project
Residents have been broadly positive in their reactions to a new community housing project slated for a small town north of Toowoomba.
Retirement village project approved by council after eight-month wait
Councillors have unanimously voted to approve a plan for a major retirement village, which was called in for a special meeting despite it being recommended for approval by officers.
Kearneys Spring upgrade a ‘game-changer’ for local sport
The Kearneys Spring Recreation Reserve has just received a major boost from the Australian and Queensland governments in a move which will help thousands of Darling Downs athletes.
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