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Toowoomba
Jan 23, 2025
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Toowoomba Regional Council

Heat wave warning

Severe heatwave hits Toowoomba—Mayor Geoff McDonald urges residents to stay hydrated and prepared for Australia Day on January 26.

Christmas Tree Lighting to kick off Toowoomba’s festive season

Join the festive fun at Grand Central’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting on 14 November! Enjoy market stalls, live performances, and the ceremonial lighting of a 35-foot Christmas tree with Santa and Mayor McDonald. Perfect for kicking off Toowoomba’s holiday season!

Council helps victims of vandals

Toowoomba Regional Council offers financial assistance to families whose gravestones were damaged in the August 10 vandalism spree at Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery, where over $500,000 in damage was caused.

"Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald announces the 2024-25 Budget, highlighting a $200 rate increase for residents to fund infrastructure, water, waste management, and community services projects, amidst ongoing cost-of-living challenges."

Toowoomba Council Rates to Rise $200

Toowoomba residents face a $200 rate increase after the Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget this week. What The People Say Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald said “the Council’s $703.6 million financial plan would allow it to maintain and upgrade existing facilities and services while planning for a brighter future for current and successive generations.” “We remain mindful of the cost-of-living pressures that continue to challenge families right across the Toowoomba Region,” Mr McDonald said. “That is why we’ve delivered a cautious and considered financial plan with a responsible rate rise. The general rate will rise 5% with the majority of urban residential ratepayers facing an average increase of $3.91 per week, and keeping in mind that

Heat wave warning

Severe heatwave hits Toowoomba—Mayor Geoff McDonald urges residents to stay hydrated and prepared for Australia Day on January 26.

Christmas Tree Lighting to kick off Toowoomba’s festive season

Join the festive fun at Grand Central’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting on 14 November! Enjoy market stalls, live performances, and the ceremonial lighting of a 35-foot Christmas tree with Santa and Mayor McDonald. Perfect for kicking off Toowoomba’s holiday season!

Council helps victims of vandals

Toowoomba Regional Council offers financial assistance to families whose gravestones were damaged in the August 10 vandalism spree at Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery, where over $500,000 in damage was caused.

"Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald announces the 2024-25 Budget, highlighting a $200 rate increase for residents to fund infrastructure, water, waste management, and community services projects, amidst ongoing cost-of-living challenges."

Toowoomba Council Rates to Rise $200

Toowoomba residents face a $200 rate increase after the Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget this week. What The People Say Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald said “the Council’s $703.6 million financial plan would allow it to maintain and upgrade existing facilities and services while planning for a brighter future for current and successive generations.” “We remain mindful of the cost-of-living pressures that continue to challenge families right across the Toowoomba Region,” Mr McDonald said. “That is why we’ve delivered a cautious and considered financial plan with a responsible rate rise. The general rate will rise 5% with the majority of urban residential ratepayers facing an average increase of $3.91 per week, and keeping in mind that