🏢 Iconic Toowoomba buildings for sale | NDIS bans sex work and cuddle therapy | QLD to deliver 1M homes by 2046 | The Carnival in Singapore | Australian Camp Oven Festival and more!
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Welcome back to The Toowoomba Minute Thursday; it’s October 3.
🚨👑🏉 Public Holiday Alert: This coming Monday is a public holiday to celebrate the birthday of King Charles, the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Australia and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth PLUS recover from the NRL final the night before.
In today's email:
One Big Thing: Iconic business buildings up for grabs
Queensland to deliver: 1 million homes by 2046
Toowoomba Council highlights: Compliance for new business owners
Trending: Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers exhibited at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay
Around the Web (Snippets): Australian natives at the Australian Camp Oven Festival, Over $18,000 funds distributed for local events support, NDIS bans sex work and cuddle therapy and more!
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The Department of Energy & Public Works is seeking a Senior Supervisor to join QBuild in Toowoomba.
This full-time position involves managing and supervising construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects, offering a salary of $99,734 - $104,445 per year.
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1. One Big Thing: Iconic Toowoomba Business Buildings up for Grabs
By Marshall Hall
2. Queensland to Deliver One Million Homes by 2046
What’s Happening
The Queensland Government has unveiled an ambitious housing plan to deliver one million new homes by 2046, addressing the growing demand for housing across the state as the population rises.
Why It Matters
This plan is set to tackle the housing supply crisis in Queensland, ensuring that there is enough affordable and diverse housing available for future generations.
It will also help alleviate pressure on the current market, providing more options for homebuyers and renters.
Local Impact
The housing initiative is expected to generate significant economic benefits, creating jobs in construction, real estate, and related industries.
It will also address housing shortages in urban and regional areas, improving Queenslanders' access to affordable living options.
What The People Say
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk emphasized, “This is the largest concentrated effort to increase housing supply in our state’s history.”
Housing advocates and local government representatives have praised the plan’s focus on affordability, sustainability, and long-term growth.
What To Look For Next
Expect further announcements on specific projects and areas targeted for development.
With growing population pressures, new developments will likely focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities that integrate housing with essential services and infrastructure.
3. Toowoomba Council Highlights Compliance for New Business Owners
What’s Happening
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Councillor Bill Cahill is urging new business owners to conduct thorough research before opening their premises.
Why It Matters
With an average of 630 new businesses launching each year, understanding legal obligations is crucial for successful and lawful operations.
Local Impact
Council enforcement of various State Government Acts is vital to safeguarding community well-being and maintaining safety standards in commercial premises.
What To Look For Next
The Council aims to support local businesses while prioritizing safety, urging owners to complete necessary checks before committing to contracts. For more information, visit the Council’s website.
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Australian natives are smokin’ hot: At the Australian Camp Oven Festival
Sex work, cuddle therapy, gambling, vapes, holidays and other scam alternative therapies have all been: Banned on the NDIS
TRC community grant boosts: Social opportunities in Kooroongarra
Over $18,000 funds distributed to: 6 community organisations for local events support
Toowoomba Police launch knife-crime blitz with: Successful wanding operations across shopping centres
A WWII bomb exploded at a Japanese Airport: Leaving a crater under the taxiway
Aldi announced that it is launching: Aldi Holidays, an online destination to book your next holiday (think of the random things they’ll upsell you at checkout!)
Google venture arm back startup that’s: Bringing mixed reality to car windshields and plane cockpits
Once thought extinct for 100 years, a rare Australian bird has been: Discovered in Western Australia
Australia's frozen food market, Nissin Foods has acquired: ABC Pastry for $33.7 million.
Moana and the crew are back in: Theatres this Thanksgiving
6. Upcoming Events
🎻 Symphony Under the Stars: October 4 from 5:30 pm onwards; floral symphony under starry skies with Queensland Symphony Orchestra at Queens Park Amphitheatre
🔥 Australian Camp Oven Festival: October 5-6; the nation’s biggest camp oven cooking event at Millmerran Showground
🎭 The Empire Historical Tours: October 5 from 9 am onwards; learn about the behind-the-scenes happenings of a working performing arts complex at Empire Theatre
🌿 Toowoomba Farmers Market: October 5; buy direct from farmers and local artisans at 29 Lindsay Street