Why we got it: Inside the decision to host Olympics in Toowoomba
Toowoomba faced some stiff competition from the Gold Coast and Brisbane in its drive to get a piece of the Olympic pie. Now a prominent figure has revealed our key difference.
Development
Homeowners to be slugged in wallet after land values spike 31%
Toowoomba property owners should brace for higher council rates and property taxes after a major spike in the region’s land values by – on average – 31%.
Equestrian dreams hang on with bated breath
In less than 48 hours plans for the 2032 Olympics and whether they include Toowoomba to host equestrian events will be released, leaving the community and organisers with bated breath.
Massive land parcel in heart of prized suburb flagged for 80+ homes
Toowoomba Regional Council has agreed to sell off a 2 hectare block of land in the middle of a popular Toowoomba suburb, which is estimated to be suitable for more than 80 dwellings.
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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.
‘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.
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