Exclusive: Vonhoff to challenge McDonald for deputy mayor
A showdown is brewing at the coming council meeting, with Councillor Rebecca Vonhoff to challenge incumbent Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald for his position. Exclusive details here:
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Work starts on $16.5m project to ease city’s housing pressures
With pressure growing on Toowoomba’s housing estate, a major city developer has started work on a new $16.5m project within a leafy suburb. And he’s nearly sold all the lots.
Approved: What’s coming to one of Toowoomba’s richest streets
It’s one of Toowoomba’s richest streets, boasting extravagent mansions and gorgeous escarpment views. Now a new development has been approved on Millionaire’s Row.
Revealed: Why four councillors opposed CEO’s contract extension
Council CEO Brian Pidgeon’s contract will be extended again, but the decision was not without controversy after four councillors voted against it.
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New childcare centre planned for growing Toowoomba suburb
The owners of a major showroom and homewares centre in Toowoomba has put forward plans for a new 108-place childcare facility next door.
Shearing shed to be transformed into wedding, function venue
Imagine enjoying a wedding while watching live demonstrations of sheep shearing. That’s what has been proposed for a renovated wool shed southwest of Toowoomba.
Revealed: The 10 council decisions that changed the face of Toowoomba in 2021
2021 was one of the wildest and most action-packed years for the Toowoomba Regional Council on record, and it only seemed to get crazier as the year drew to a close. Here are the highlights from the past 12 months.
Why residents opposed new 22-lot Toowoomba subdivision
Residents living near a planned subdivision in a growth area of Toowoomba have pushed hard against its approval. But the council still gave it the green light.
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.
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.
250 jobs: Toowoomba firm expanding as part of futuristic vision
An innovative Toowoomba company using Australia-first technology to process our waste and rubbish is planning to aggressively expand to meet demand.
Why council won’t release $207k bullying, harassment report
A $207,000 report into bullying and sexual harassment complaints within the Toowoomba Regional Council will not be released to the public.
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