Selling soon: First lots proposed in city’s newest suburb
Residents will soon be able to register interest to buy lots inside what is being described as Toowoomba’s newest masterplanned community, after the first stage was submitted for approval.
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Council taken to court after refusing demolition of ‘derelict’ character house
It’s been vandalised, abandoned and is infested with termites — even some of the doors have been stolen. But this property was rejected for demolition and now the owners have taken the council to court over it.
Fiery council debate over vaccine mandates amid large protests
A large crowd of anti-mandate protesters packed outside City Hall to listen to Toowoomba’s councillors vote on the controversial restrictions and how they would apply to public facilities.
Revealed: Council decision would shape region for next 30 years
Toowoomba is expected to have 235,000 residents by 2050 – so where do you put them? The council has weighed up that question with a new growth plan, but there’s a stumbling block.
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Council calls on public opinion for plans to upgrade popular park
Toowoomba Council wants to hear from the public regarding plans for Carly Hibberd park in Kearneys Springs.
Major developer plans retail subdivision for Toowoomba suburb
Plans for a commercial subdivision in the southwest corner of Toowoomba have been put forward by a major developer to the council.
Community rallies over shocking aged care facility meeting
The closure of an aged care facility west of Toowoomba left many residents stranded, without a home. Now, council has rallied the community to work on a solution.
Western Downs Council to save money under new waste project
The Western Downs Regional Council will be moving ahead in joint partnership with the Toowoomba Regional Council’s new waste and recyclables project.
Harlaxton resident ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by quarry approval
Despite a request from residents that the council defer making a decision on the project, the quarry at Harlaxton has been granted an approval to expand. Here’s what happened:
PHOTOS: Toowoomba residents honoured at Aus Day awards
Check out snaps from Toowoomba’s Australia Day Awards ceremony, where our best and brightest residents took home top honours.
Mayor responds to Premier’s quarantine hub proposal
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio has revealed his feelings about the Premier’s proposal to establish a quarantine hub in Toowoomba. Here’s what he had to say:
Highfields boom: Town expands but ‘out-of-town’ feel remains
A family has moved to Highfields after a lifetime in Toowoomba and it appears they aren’t the only ones, with a significant increase in population. The mayor predicts Highfields will only continue to grow in popularity for young people, families and retirees.
70,000 bird poultry farm approved by Toowoomba Regional Council
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a poultry rearing farm in the region’s south.
Toowoomba Airbnb applications with council at three-year low
The burgeoning Airbnb market in Toowoomba appears to have hit a snag, with applications to the council in 2020 much lower than the previous year.
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