‘Everyone on notice’: Councillor’s extraordinary claim amid conflicts saga
An outspoken regional Queensland councillor has made an extraordinary claim while challenging a conflict of interest saga that has dragged on for months.
Development
Toowoomba school launches innovative new development plan
This 80-year-old Toowoomba school is set for impressive upgrades with the introduction of a multimillion-dollar development plan.
We’re ready: Traction builds for Toowoomba’s $54m Olympic dream
The Garden City has primed itself to become part of a once-in-a-lifetime event, and The Chronicle, Toowoomba’s top leaders and stakeholders are pushing for an Olympic venue in seven years’ time.
Plan for 10-storey CBD tower advanced after $1m council move
A 10-storey project that will become Toowoomba’s tallest building has been given a major boost after the council gave it a $1m discount. Here’s why.
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‘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”.
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:
Council to release costs of legal battles in push for ‘transparency’
Exclusive: Kerry Shine wants the Toowoomba council to have to report the full cost to ratepayers of its legal stoushes with developers on controversial projects, a push for greater ‘transparency and accountability.
More social housing planned for Toowoomba
Planning is underway for proposed social housing after the state housing department purchased two lots along a busy regional Queensland thoroughfare.
Revealed: When construction work will start on new People First HQ
A five-storey, open plan office with a 600-employee capacity and contemporary facilities is being built in the Garden City. See how this will transform the CBD.
Lockyer Valley council opens up lots to ease housing shortage
A regional Queensland council has opened up ready-to-build residential lots in the face of an ongoing housing supply crisis gripping the country.
‘Strength to strength’: Toowoomba house prices skyrocket $100k in a year
Suburbs with houses valued below $700,000 are expected to continue on a trajectory of “unprecedented” growth since Covid as the market remains competitive for first-home owners. Here are the suburbs to watch:
‘$5000 reward’: Developer outraged at tree vandalism
A regional Qld developer is offering a $5000 reward for any tip offs after multiple saplings were vandalised throughout their development.
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