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While Toowoomba’s motorsport and entertainment precinct waits on federal funding to get going, the LNP has instead given $10m to a similar project in a marginal seat. Groom’s MP has defended the decision.
A major Toowoomba entertainment precinct that could generate millions for the region is ready to go now — but only if the developer can secure a commitment from the next government.
Toowoomba is getting closer to securing low-cost flights to three major holiday destinations, after the budget airline handling the trips launched a major recruitment drive.
Flights between Toowoomba and Australia’s largest city have returned after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, with hundreds of passengers expected to use the route every week.
It’s a major Queensland project tipped to inject nearly $60m into the national economy, but its founders say the local MP is not doing nearly enough to support it.
After more than $150m of funding, the first aircraft to be assembled in the Toowoomba region has taken a big step forward. But Boeing says it still hasn’t received an order yet.
Toowoomba’s economic future is looking bright if these projects are anything to go by. We explore the 10 developments set to kick our region’s economy into overdrive.
Guests will be staying at Toowoomba’s new quarantine facility within weeks, as the first stage at Wellcamp nears completion. See the photos here.
A 20-year vision of how people could be connected between Toowoomba and Brisbane through rail has been unveiled by one of the region’s most powerful families. Watch the video here.
The Wellcamp quarantine facility is nearly finished as a new Covid strain emerges, “vindicating” the decision.
The first structures have been completed at the upcoming quarantine facility at Wellcamp. The developer says it is on track to finish the first stage by Christmas.
There are just three more days for people to sign Clive Berghofer’s parliamentary petition calling on the State Government to abandon the Wellcamp quarantine hub proposal.
Weeks ago it was just a patch of bare earth. Now the Regional Trade Distribution Centre is beginning to take shape.
The splendour of the Whitsunday Islands could soon be a direct flight away from Toowoomba.
The businessman behind a 1000-room quarantine facility at Wellcamp has called for an end to the politicisation of the proposal.
‘It makes sense to shift the returning travellers’ risk from big to smaller communities.’
Toowoomba’s proposed quarantine hub could provide a lifeline for the state’s universities, many of which have experienced a significant decline in foreign students.
The decision will be left to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and I think that he should know of any opposition from this area.
It’s a $20 million facility and while construction has only just begun, inquiries have already started coming in from across the country from other businesses wanting to be a part of it.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles says there are big advantages to a purpose built quarantine facility, such as the one being proposed at Wellcamp.
Plans for a commercial subdivision in the southwest corner of Toowoomba have been put forward by a major developer to the council.
Issues with the Inland Rail’s crossing of the Condamine flood plain and coal trains head through suburban Brisbane could be fixed with this significant change, an inquiry has heard.
Toowoomba’s Wagner family says a COVID quarantine hub next to the Wellcamp Airport is “the only safe way to treat this virus”. Here is how it will work.
For the Toowoomba community, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announcing the Garden City could become the site of a quarantine hub hit like a bolt out of the blue. Here’s what people had to say:
The Wagners are taking their fight against Toowoomba Regional Council to the High Court, arguing a September Court of Appeal decision if left uncorrected would have consequences for the levying of infrastructure charges right across Queensland.
The company and its people are innovative, hard-working, focused and refuse to let obstacles of any kind stand in their way.
YOUR SAY: The Inland Rail route was determined from four options – but there was another that was surveyed and designed by farmers.
TOOWOOMBA’S Wagner family has settled their defamation case against London-based The Spectator Australia magazine and Sydney journalist Nick Cater.
LIFELINE Darling Downs has partnered with Wagners to establish a much-needed mental health program.
WAGNERS Holding Co shares recovered yesterday as the share market ended in positive territory.
A CORRECTION by share markets provides a buying opportunity, according to a Toowoomba-based investment adviser.
THE Toowoomba Regional Council could make more than $100 million by selling the City Aerodrome to property developers, according to a property consultant
MANY investors were swayed into being part of the Wagners’ float on the Australian Stock Exchange because of one specific reason, an investment analyst says.
TOOWOOMBA construction materials company Wagners will build a major airstrip near the proposed Adani coal mine to transport fly-in, fly-out workers.
WAGNERS is experiencing one of its strongest starts to any year in 2018 – but Toowoomba is not part of that success.
Mechanical engineer explains what parts of the load restraints played key parts in the steel pipe falling off the back of a truck and killing two people.
A JURY has heard a truck driver was not allowed on his own trailer to inspect a load pre-packed by Bechtel employees ahead of a long haul before fatal accident.
TOOWOOMBA company Wagners enjoyed a strong first full day on the Australian Stock Exchange, after its impressive listing last week.
JOHN Stark has dedicated nearly a quarter of a century to the Wagners – so it was only fair he could share in yesterday’s ASX float fun.
UPDATE: Investors have given Toowoomba company Wagners a glowing endorsement at its public float on the Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney.
ANALYSTS are predicting massive interest from investors in Wagners, as the Toowoomba business prepares to offer more than 72 million shares on the ASX.
TOOWOOMBA concreting business Wagners Holdings Company will float 72 million shares by the end of the next week.
BREAKING:Toowoomba’s Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport will now be known by a different name.
THE WAGNER family will retain a controlling stake in its namesake company if it lists on the Australian Securities Exchange.
WAGNERS grew from humble beginnings 28 years ago, but now it could become part of one of the biggest projects in Australian history – the Adani Carmichael Mine.
“Yes (we could do both) west Sydney is a huge project and the Adani one is a relatively small project.”
OUR SAY: The latest frontier for Wagners is evidence of something universal to growing conglomerates: the ability to see opportunities.
Court asked to decide if ‘unprecedented’ number of legal decisions will be too complex for a jury.
WAGNERS has confirmed it is in preliminary talks and has appointed advisors as it investigates whether it will float the Toowoomba building materials company.
LARRY Pappin learnt only two days ago that the massive Inland Rail might run through his property – and he wants some answers.
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