CouncilA 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.
CouncilToowoomba 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.
BusinessAn innovative Toowoomba company using Australia-first technology to process our waste and rubbish is planning to aggressively expand to meet demand.
CouncilA $207,000 report into bullying and sexual harassment complaints within the Toowoomba Regional Council will not be released to the public.
CouncilThis year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers attracted hundreds of thousands to the region and delivered a $33m economic boost. Organisers have identified a key change to this year’s event that is likely to stay.
DevelopmentHe’s developed more lots than any other person in Toowoomba’s history. Now Clive Berghofer has outlined plans for an expansion of a new subdivision.
CouncilMillions will be spent on rehabilitating the site of the planned Quarry Gardens, with two options to be fast-tracked to a detailed design phase next year.
CouncilIs council “asleep at the wheel” when it comes to securing Olympic events for Toowoomba? Mayor Paul Antonio has responded to John Wagner’s criticisms.
DevelopmentThe council’s planning department gave the green light last week to a proposal to build eight two-bedroom units in North Toowoomba.
WeatherResidents might have been drenched by the recent rain event, but not enough of it landed in the Toowoomba region’s catchment area north of the city.
CouncilNeighbours living on a quiet street on the edge of the Toowoomba escarpment have reported their opposition to an Airbnb proposal nearby. But the council still approved it.
CouncilShould all council employees be mandated to get the jab? It’s a question the organisation is seeking legal advice on as the December 17 deadline approaches.
updatedCouncilThe author of one of the books that a Toowoomba councillor wants removed from library shelves has now responded to the controversy.
CouncilNearly 50 complaints were received questioning the conduct of both councillors and council officers. The data is part of the organisation’s annual report.
DevelopmentThe final sale price for the former Toowoomba Sizzler restaurant site has been revealed and it’s one of the most expensive for a site in 2021 so far. Details here.
CouncilOne of the world’s most well-known hire e-scooter companies has flagged a move to Toowoomba in the future. But the concept has divided residents, with many expressing concerns around safety.
CouncilIt’s the design and video that has sparked conversation across the city, including some very ambitious elements. Now the team behind the concept have revealed the vision driving it.
ToowoombaThese World War II-era affordable homes in Toowoomba that were initially set for demolition will have a new fate, the site’s owner has revealed.
DevelopmentToowoomba is facing losing more than $200m from the upcoming City Deal, despite a project being added to the list. And one high-profile entertainment precinct is facing the axe.
CouncilA historical street in the Toowoomba CBD will soon be reopened to the public fully, as the council prepares to finish the first stage of a $7.5m refresh project.
DevelopmentToowoomba’s richest family made a generous offer to donate millions of dollars of resources to start the long-talked about Quarry Gardens project, but council turned it down. Here’s what happened.
CouncilIn a letter penned by Toowoomba Regional Council CEO Brian Pidgeon, workers were told that any staff involved in industrial action would not be allowed to attend work.
ToowoombaThe beauty of Toowoomba’s CBD could be illuminated with plans to install fairylights and lighting projections across intersections and laneways. See the ideas here:
NewsLess than 15 minutes from our CBD people are locked down in the toughest restrictions since the Covid pandemic began, and dozens of residents are in active quarantine.
ToowoombaOne of Toowoomba’s top gardening experts has shared her best advice ahead of the 2021 Toowoomba Chronicle Garden Competition.