War of words between Wagners, MP over major $170m precinct
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.
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Follow all the latest stories and developments on the Wagner family, one of the most successful and influential business empires in regional Australia.
No orders for Toowoomba-made aircraft after $155m project named
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.
Revealed: 10 incredible projects reshaping Toowoomba’s future
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.
First look: Inside Toowoomba’s new 1000-bed quarantine facility
Guests will be staying at Toowoomba’s new quarantine facility within weeks, as the first stage at Wellcamp nears completion. See the photos here.
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Wagner calls for end to political brinkmanship over hub plan
The businessman behind a 1000-room quarantine facility at Wellcamp has called for an end to the politicisation of the proposal.
Government shifting burden of quarantine hubs to the regions
‘It makes sense to shift the returning travellers’ risk from big to smaller communities.’
Quarantine hub gives hope to universities, foreign students
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.
Toowoomba residents have kept safe, we want to stay that way
The decision will be left to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and I think that he should know of any opposition from this area.
$20 million cold freight facility to ‘supercharge’ Wellcamp exports
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.
Quarantine facility would be safer than hotels, Deputy Premier says
Deputy Premier Steven Miles says there are big advantages to a purpose built quarantine facility, such as the one being proposed at Wellcamp.
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.
Toowoomba could benefit from alternate rail route, inquiry hears
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.
How Wagners’ quarantine hub would work
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.
REACTION: What Toowoomba had to say about quarantine hub idea
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:
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