Southwest soaked in 36-hour deluge
Parts of South West Queensland have witnessed a wet and wild 36 hours, with some areas recording overnight falls of up to 77mm. Here’s the latest forecast.
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Chinchilla dancer earns scholarship to prestigious Sydney school
A Chinchilla dancer has been awarded a Summer Camp scholarship to one of Australia’s most prestigious dance schools. Find out more.
South West becomes final district to implement Youth Co-Responder Team
South West police are continuing to tackle youth crime with the introduction of a Youth Co-Responder Team. Find out more.
Beef farmers open Western Downs’ first glamping experience
Beef farmers Nick and Kate Boshammer have opened the region’s first glamping accommodation, situated on the banks of the Condamine River. Here’s why they’re hoping to see the trend pick up in the Western Downs.
South West Qld’s top-selling homes of 2024
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.
LNP called on to honour election promise to protect Murray Darling Basin
An environmental group is calling for the LNP to honour their election promise to protect the Murray Darling Basin from gas companies, as one landholder reveals the impact coal seam gas has had on their farm. FULL STORY.
Man slashes his wife’s throat in violent rage
A drunken argument escalated into unthinkable violence when a Western Downs man slashed the throat of his wife of 21 years, and attacked his son with chilli infused water.
Rex’s $80m lifeline – so what does it mean for Qld?
Rex Airlines has been issued $80m in funding in news that has big implications for Queensland.
Focused, arrogant? The man who became Qld’s 41st Premier
Figures central to David Crisafulli’s rise to power have detailed what the man himself is really like when the microphones and cameras are off. WATCH NOW
Mum accused of drugging daughter claims ‘god healed her’ from deadly disease
A high-profile influencer mother, under police investigation for claims she drugged her one-year-old to fake an illness, had also claimed “god healed her” from a chronic life-threatening illness.
‘Immoral and exploitative’: Ex-radio star jailed for historical child sex offences
Former Sunshine Coast radio personality and Australia Zoo marketing manager Peter Lang has been sent to prison for historic child sex offences involving a 13-year-old girl in the 1980s.
‘I’ll shoot anyone’: Man’s terrifying violent outburst
A young man involved in a violent altercation with a corrections officer while in jail has faced court.
‘Tragic, unexpected loss’: Qld district court judge mourned after death
A former Queensland district judge who presided over major cases including the boyfriend of ‘girl in the cupboard’ Natasha Ryan has died after a short battle with illness. TRIBUTE
Darling Downs smashed by overnight storms
Parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt were hammered with up to 100mm of rain overnight, with more thunderstorms predicted for the rest of the week. See the latest forecast here.
Chinchilla growers wilt as region relinquishes claim to melon crown
One of the three remaining Chinchilla melon growers says the Western Downs town that is synonymous with the fruit can no longer able to claim the melon crown. Here’s why.
‘10C higher than average’: Heatwave grips South West Queensland
South West Queensland is in the grips of a summer-like heatwave, which could mean storms and high fire danger for the rest of the week. Find out when the region can expect a reprieve.
Fire crews suspect foul play in Western Downs blazes
Fire crews are suspecting that two fires which continue to burn near Kogan and Weranga were deliberately lit.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gladstone weather
As spring moves into summer 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 spring moves into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Chinchilla Magistrates Court, Tuesday, November 19
Here is a list of matters listed at Chinchilla Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gladstone weather
As spring moves into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Heartbreak as family’s ‘dream home’ razed by inferno
The family of a popular couple influential in Australia’s horsing and cattle industry whose home was destroyed in a devastating fire, have spoken about the extraordinary efforts to try to save the rural property.
Controversial Schoolies escort reveals all – puts rumours to bed
A Schoolies escort is putting it out there on her terms – not born female, no X-rated content filmed with Schoolies this year and the Gold Coast is an escape from “small town mindset”.
‘Cut his hands off’: Grandma’s fury as hero mums track down alleged car thief
Two mums tracked down the home of an alleged teenage car thief after their family trip turned into a nightmare. Their belongings, including baby seats and a kids’ rocking horse, were found dumped. SEE THE CCTV
Man charged over fatal crash that killed ‘friend of 40 years’
A man who allegedly crashed into his friend of 40 years in a fatal hit-and-run told police he “didn’t realise he’d hit someone”.
$10m slashed off Crown Barangaroo penthouse asking price
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.
‘$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.
The long, hard slog of changing workplace culture at Rio
Overhauling a culture of sexual harassment and bullying is not a linear exercise and the Rio Tinto boss is finding out the tough way, as its two-year progress report is released to staff.
How Trump’s tariffs will change the path of interest rates
Much of the global tariff fight is set to take place between China and the US, but it has major implications for Australia.
Share tips: will these uranium stocks go boom for investors?
Uranium stocks have had a rough year but feature highly in this week’s “buy” recommendations from our Share Tips columnists.
The uncertainty Trump creates ‘is his tactical advantage’
There are two fundamental traits to understand how Trump approaches dealmaking says former National Security Agency head Mike Rogers, who is now in high demand advising business.
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