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Prolific shoplifter raked over the coals for ‘brazen’ behaviour
A young Chinchilla mum who was caught stealing suitcases full of clothes and thousands of dollars in stock has been chewed out by a magistrate in a Toowoomba courtroom.
‘Abhorrent’ online funeral scam targeting vulnerable loved ones
An elaborate funeral livestream scam, one of the most deceitful and heartbreaking online scams, is targeting grieving families nationwide. See just how low scammers are willing to stoop.
Named: Siblings charged with attempted murder after man shot in neck
A seven-month manhunt has come to close after police charged two people with attempted murder. Police will allege they were involved in an altercation that ended with a man shot on the neck.
Thousands attend Chinchilla’s first Polocrosse Nationals
Thousands of polocrosse players and supporters have been enjoying Chinchilla’s Polocrosse Nationals this week, with the event injecting significant money into the town. Find out more about the event here.
Miles to host renewable energy forum
The Western Downs community will be able to learn more about large-scale renewable energy developments in the region and hear from energy stakeholders at a forum in Miles next month.
‘I only did what anyone else would’ve done’: Humble hero saves man from burning car
The quick thinking and selfless actions of a passer-by saved the life of an elderly man after his car collided into a tree and burst into flames. Find out more here.
New major gas project approved for Western Downs
A gas project expected to provide more than 10 per cent of Australia’s annual domestic gas requirements has been approved for the Western Downs, however environmental groups warn it’s not all good news. Find out more here.
Top 10 worth $500m: South West Qld’s richest schools revealed
South West Queensland’s richest and poorest schools have been revealed, showing the top school has a gross combined income of more than $100m. SEE HOW YOUR SCHOOL COMPARES.
Rescue under way after climber falls 10m at Glass House Mountains
Emergency crews are working at the popular tourist spot after a climber tumbled down an embankment at the northern edge of the national park.
‘Living under a rock’: Magistrate’s Bruce Hwy dig in death driver case
As a meat worker was sentenced for being behind the wheel in a crash which killed his little brother, a magistrate made a powerful statement about the condition of Queensland’s roads.
‘Wonderful young man’: Town mourns motocross champ killed at worksite
An outback Queensland town is mourning the loss of a 24-year-old much-loved motocross champion after he died in a tragic accident at a worksite on Friday.
Chopper called after kids, adult hurt in bone-breaking buggy crash
Emergency crews cleared a landing site for a rescue chopper after three children and an adult were injured in a buggy rollover west of Toowoomba.
Man taken to hospital after Chinchilla crash
A man has suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Chinchilla early Tuesday morning. Find out more here.
Critically endangered wombats find new home in St George
The population of northern hairy-nosed wombats was as low as 35 in the 1980s, but a painstaking conservation effort is slowly bringing them back from the brink of extinction.
Mapped: Qld’s dying towns and suburbs
Many towns and suburbs across the state are slowly dying with their populations decreasing over the past decade despite more people migrating to Queensland. INTERACTIVE MAP
Drive in movies making a return to the Western Downs
Movie lovers will be able to enjoy a screening of the animated feature Teenage Kraken when the popular outdoor movies return to the Western Downs. Find out when and where here.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gladstone weather
As winter sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gladstone weather
As winter sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Chinchilla Magistrates Court, Friday, July 5
Here is a list of matters listed at Chinchilla Magistrates Court on Friday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gladstone weather
As winter sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Rescue under way after climber falls 10m at Glass House Mountains
Emergency crews are working at the popular tourist spot after a climber tumbled down an embankment at the northern edge of the national park.
‘Living under a rock’: Magistrate’s Bruce Hwy dig in death driver case
As a meat worker was sentenced for being behind the wheel in a crash which killed his little brother, a magistrate made a powerful statement about the condition of Queensland’s roads.
‘Wonderful young man’: Town mourns motocross champ killed at worksite
An outback Queensland town is mourning the loss of a 24-year-old much-loved motocross champion after he died in a tragic accident at a worksite on Friday.
Chopper called after kids, adult hurt in bone-breaking buggy crash
Emergency crews cleared a landing site for a rescue chopper after three children and an adult were injured in a buggy rollover west of Toowoomba.
‘$100k a year’: Rural rates pain hitting Qld farmers
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
Building sector in slow gear as labour shortage bites
Two of Queensland’s best-known developers say an extraordinary infrastructure rollout has sparked labour shortages, slowing projects – and the Olympics construction has yet to come.
‘Gravity-defying’ prime Brisbane offices run dry
The Queensland capital’s office market offers the best hope in the country for a recovery. But other markets could follow once capital returns.
LIST: 20 highest selling properties in Western Downs
A Western Downs home that sold for more than a $1.2m has topped the list for highest sold properties in the region in the past year. See the full list.
AusPost turns tables in $1bn battle with big banks
Paul Graham is seizing the moment to keep Australia Post delivering. This time he wants banks to be part of the solution.
TV ‘can’t get free pass’ on cost control: Stokes
The nation’s big broadcasters are feeling the brunt of an advertising downturn and are being forced to respond.
Game, set, match: Stokes has bigger ambitions for Boral
Ryan Stokes wants to bring an ‘owner’s mindset’ to the building icon he has been pursuing for more than two years.
Cute European EV big on style but small on performance
The electric version of the pint-size Fiat 500 struggles to compete in the EV realm.
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