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  • Our region
    Our region
    The Toowoomba Region is so exciting and diverse it is impossible to fit on a website, but here are a few things of note from a local government perspective.
    • Major projects
      • Environment & community
      • Infrastructure
      • Planning & development
      • Water & waste
      • Advocacy for our region
      • Have your say (link)
    • Transport
      • Airports & aerodromes
      • Buses
      • Cycling & walking
      • Roads & parking
      • Current roadworks (link)
    • Living here
      • New residents
      • Our towns
      • Community partnerships
      • Animals
    • History
      • Indigenous history
      • Notable characters
      • Historic locations
      • Past mayors
      • Amalgamation
      • Historical villages & memorials
    • Discover our region
      • Attractions
      • Visitor info centres
      • Tourism websites
    • What's on
      • Events & special days
      • Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
  • About council
    About council
    Toowoomba Regional Council provides Local Government services in support of the community from north of Yarrman to south-west of Millmerran and includes the city of Toowoomba.
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      • Advisory committees
      • List all meeting minutes
    • Council governance
      • Council policies
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    Planning & building
    Planning schemes and the process of development applications help communities regulate the use and development of land and properties in a controlled manner.
    • Do I need approval
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      • Building & renovating projects
      • Planning for a business
      • Heritage & neighbourhood character
      • Architecture & urban design
      • Subdividing land
    • Applying & after approval
      • Preparing & lodging an application
      • Application types
      • Getting advice, status updates & having your say
      • Development assessment fees & infrastructure charges
      • How development applications are assessed
      • After approval
    • Buying, selling & searches
      • Changing ownership & updating records
      • Researching a property
      • Previous development applications & approvals
      • Building plans & searches
      • Rates & water balance enquiries
    • Planning scheme, strategies & tools
      • Planning scheme
      • Strategies & guides
      • PD Online & development tracking
      • Mapping (link)
      • References & links
  • Environment, water & waste
    Environment, water & waste
    Toowoomba Regional Council provides many town water systems throughout the Region along with other typical local government services such as waste collection and facilities and much more.
    • Waste & recycling
      • Household waste collection & wheelie bins
      • Waste facilities (rubbish tips)
      • Recycling tips
      • Hazardous waste
    • Water usage & supply
      • Water sources, supply & storage levels
      • Water restrictions & conservation
      • Water saving tips for residents
      • Responsible water use as a business
      • Water testing services
    • Trees, plants & wildlife
      • Trees
      • Living with wildlife
      • Pests & weeds (biosecurity)
    • Sustainable living
      • Home & garden tips
      • Sustainable lifestyle
      • Looking after our creeks
      • Flood resilience & detention basins
    • Sewerage & wastewater
      • Wastewater
      • Liquid trade waste
  • Facilities & recreation
    Facilities & recreation
    As a local government authority we provide many facilities and recreation opportunities including museums, galleries, theatres, town halls, parks, cemeteries and libraries.
    • Libraries
      • Library locations & opening hours
      • Search catalogue & renew books
      • Using your library
      • eLibrary
      • Library programs & events
      • Special collections & services
    • Parks & gardens
      • Park locator
      • Dog off-leash areas
      • Plant nurseries
      • Park bookings
      • Park & open space requests
    • Sport & recreation
      • Walking & cycling tracks
      • Swimming pools & gyms
      • Sporting fields
      • Healthy living programs (ACTIVATE & CHANGE project) link
      • Sports centres & clubs
      • Lakes, dams & camping
    • Function centres & community venues
      • Highfields Cultural Centre
      • Toowoomba's Civic Precinct (includes The Annex)
      • Oakey Cultural Centre
      • Jondaryan Woolshed
      • Toowoomba Conferences
      • Halls & community centres
    • Cemeteries
      • Deceased search & family history
      • Funeral services
      • Cemetery locations
      • Fees, services & interment
    • Theatres & galleries
      • Theatres
      • Galleries
      • Museums
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    Community & business
    Council supports the community through many and varied services and provides specific support to businesses to assist our ongoing prosperous outlook.
    • Educational
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      • Library programs & events (link)
      • Healthy living (ACTIVATE & CHANGE project)
      • Waste education
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      • Disability services
      • Youth
      • Seniors
      • Multicultural services
      • Community resources
    • Community safety
      • Council immunisation clinics
      • Public safety
      • Disaster contact information
      • Be prepared for emergencies
      • Coronavirus
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      • Tenders & contracts
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      • Starting & growing a business
      • Business awards, events & chambers of commerce
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    • Invest
      • Economic development
      • Toowoomba CBD & PDA areas
      • Demographic & economic data profiles
      • Economic development partners
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      • Environment, water & waste
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      • Payments, self-service & laws
      • Temporary relief programs
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      • Animal regulations (link)
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Chambers of commerce, business networks & progress associations

The following is a list of only some of the local associations and networking groups for business owners.  Many of these groups meet regularly to discuss common issues, concerns and opportunitie...

Best Regional Business Award

The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Heritage Bank Business Excellence Awards. These awards are a celebration of the business community's contribution to our region and is the business n...
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