Former commercial hotel manager Murray Bradley, who walked from Wandoan to Chinchilla last year in memory of Wanda-Jade DeGuara, says he is now planning to run a cricket fundraiser in an effort to raise money for a mental health charity.
A Western Downs man has blamed a bad back for the reason he quit his court-mandated community service just four hours into a 10 week stint.
Going up against cafes on the Gold Coast and Airlie Beach, a Chinchilla cafe has been voted the best in Queensland.
The first of 83 turbines have started turning in a Western Downs project that will eventually power 312,000 people by 2026.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on the Western Downs with investigations underway.
The strength of the agricultural and tourism industries were on full display at the 50th FarmFest, as the state government unveiled a new 20-year tourism plan as well as lofty ambitions for the agricultural industry.
The state’s southwest is home to some of the richest agricultural and pastoral farming land in the country. See the full list of southwest Queensland farming stations and their owners here.
From Eromanga to Toowoomba meet the woman riding 1117km to raise funds for flood affected South West Queensland towns.
A Western Downs woman has been found not guilty of two counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16 and one count of carnal knowledge with a child under 16.
A Qld mechanic had already been subjected to calls to his work making depraved claims when one comment led to a dangerous drunken decision.
A woman has died and two children have been injured after their car crashed on the Bruce Highway and came to a stop on a railway line.
Pushing a pram with a doll inside it into a Qld court, a mother of six then cradled the bogus baby as her chilling “burn alive” death threats and boasts were revealed.
A hinterland man has been arrested by police in an alleged old school heroin bust after being caught illegally driving his dad’s motorcycle.
Australia’s most dedicated agriculture workers are going head to head in a competition to find the best in the industry. This is your chance to nominate your loyal four-legged farmhand
New data has revealed Queensland is the only state to see a downward trend in telecommunications complaints, however financial hardship reports concerns rise.
A proposed wind farm near Wandoan has received state government approval with the company now seeking to build a solar farm at the same location.
A man is alleged to have crashed into a semi-trailer on the Warrego Highway, before threatening a couple who came to his aide with a gun and stealing their car. SEE THE VIDEO
As we move into winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
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As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Former Special Forces soldier’s lifesaving creation to lead revolutionary safety technology trials at Australia’s largest military exercise.
The identity of a Sunshine Coast teacher charged with procuring a child over social media for sexual acts has been revealed.
Twenty-five years after the Childers backpackers hostel fire, survivors and the local community will unite in remembrance through a musical performance honouring those lost.
A corporate watchdog has revealed a popular Queensland hinterland cafe needs to overcome a six-figure tax debt.
A Qld miner whose ex-wife claimed he raped her has been found not guilty by a jury after his barrister argued the case was fuelled by a bitter property dispute.
Stumbling on surprise adult toys to brushing against poo-smeared walls are among shock rental nightmares driving a third of property managers to quit.
Regional Queensland has seen a massive growth in its residential property market, with values only expected to rise. See the rural homes that sold for millions.
Sydney’s swankiest apartment is back on the market, with a high-profile Luxe Listings agent dropped and the new team tasked with selling the six-bedroom unit spending $500,000 on staging.
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.
A comfortable retirement is more within reach for younger workers, and the cost of essentials is easing for seniors. Here are the latest figures on how much you need to retire well.
Artificial intelligence is powering up tax-time scam attacks on unsuspecting Aussies, making it vital to learn how to protect yourself.
The SQ6 is a new addition to luxury marque’s electric offerings and it sets the benchmark for Audi EVs.
As Israel’s strikes on Iran threaten to spark a wider war, lessons from the global financial crisis – when freaked-out Aussie stocks plunged 54 per cent – are worth revisiting.
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