Daniel Morcombe’s twin brother in chilling new documentary
Daniel Morcombe’s story is known throughout Australia. But no one has told it like his twin brother Bradley, until now.
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Revealed: How fatal US chopper crash is set to change Talisman Sabre
The inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed four Defence personnel in 2023 has triggered a new approach to Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise.
23 Crimes: DV tradie busted with cocaine and crystal meth
A Toowoomba tradesman well versed with the courts has added “abhorrent” domestic violence crimes to his 17-page rap sheet.
Teen rapists should remain reprimanded, says law society
A leading peak legal organisation in Queensland is urging the government to remove rape from the next raft of Adult Crime Adult Time laws, despite high rates of sexual violence sweeping across the state at the hands of teens.
Live: Maranoa called as Littleproud holds home seat
Polling booths have closed across western Queensland as the electorate makes their voice heard. Follow our blog here:
Hi-tech weapon unleashed on tailgating Qld drivers
New technology will be rolled out across Queensland targeting drivers who tailgate fellow motorists, but will it have any effect on hostile drivers? HAVE YOUR SAY.
Fact check: What you said about Welcome to Country
From Welcome to Country ceremonies costing $130,000 a pop to it being invented in 1976 by Ernie Dingo, we fact checked some of the claims made on social media about our recent story.
‘Sickest I’ve ever been’: Plea for Queenslanders to get newly available virus jab
Vulnerable Australians aged 50 to 59 are being urged to take the opportunity to get vaccinated against a virus that has already seen 9266 Queensland cases reported this year.
State’s deadline for answers over Labor’s ‘flawed’ hospital plan
The LNP has demanded Labor release cabinet documents relating to a hospital infrastructure plan deemed ‘deeply flawed’. But the Opposition has hit back, claiming the government is looking for excuses not to keep its own promises.
‘How can young people afford a home and raise a child?’
Young people are giving birth later in life and Gen Z women are rethinking whether they want to children altogether, leading to an all-time low in Australian birthrates.
Family left devastated after young boy’s tragic death
A southwest Queensland family has been left devastated after their 11-year-old son drowned in a spa bath. FULL STORY.
Murder charge dropped: Teen involved in Robert Brown killing released
A young man accused of murdering elderly Toowoomba man Robert Brown has been released from jail after the charge was dropped.
Man charged with rape released on bail
A Toowoomba man accused of raping his former partner while a protection order was in place has been released on Supreme Court bail despite police’s concerns.
FREE STORY: Where to vote across southwest Qld this federal election
With pre-polling under way, find out where and when you can get your votes in before May 3 and on election day here.
Readers share incredible personal Anzac Day stories
We all will observe the minute’s silence on Friday in our own special way, so have asked our key columnists, senior writers, editors, and now readers, to share where their minds go during that sacred sixty seconds.
Full list: How Labor’s broken health promise will impact your nearest hospital
Qld’s flagship health infrastructure plan has been ripped up and redrawn after a damning report prompted a full-scale replan of nearly every major hospital project, causing years of delays.
Toowoomba region teacher cleared of chilling DV allegations
A Darling Downs primary school teacher accused of holding a knife to his partner’s throat has been found not guilty of the offence.
Intoxicated teen terrifies elderly couple
A teenager who jumped through a number of Toowoomba backyards and brazenly tried to break into occupied homes will soon be released from custody.
Headbutt hurled during nightclub blow-up
After a woman headbutted a man inside a Toowoomba nightclub, a court heard she said the man “was a piece of s-t,” and “had it coming”.
Tradie attacks fellow motel guest over noise dispute
A Toowoomba tradie has fronted court for a violent attack that occurred when a fellow guest at the motel he was staying in asked him to quiet down.
Viagra, meth, $4k cash: Lovers guilty of drug trafficking
After a Toowoomba couple pleaded guilty to serious drug trafficking charges, the woman was left alone to raise their child while on a community-based order, a court heard. Here’s what police uncovered in their home.
Tradie taken off road after ‘extremely foolish’ run-in with cops
A Toowoomba tradesman and business owner will have to take the position of a ‘passenger princess’ while on the job after he refused to participate in a roadside test after having a few too many drinks at a local watering hole.
Clagiraba, Eungella, Mungindi? Locals tackle Qld’s tongue twisting towns
We’ve hit the streets and put Queenslanders to the test with the hardest town names to pronounce from across the state. How many do you know? SEE THE VIDEO
Watch: Drug, gun bust at popular Toowoomba hotel
Police have stormed a busy Toowoomba hotel, finding a gun and crystal meth, after tracking an alleged car thief. WATCH THE VIDEO
Queenslanders scoop pool in $70 million lotto draw
Fifteen Queenslanders unknown to each other have shared in Tuesday night’s mega $70m Oz Lotto first division jackpot. FIND OUT WHERE THEY’RE FROM
Worker shot with cow gun: Beef exporter facing $200k fine
A Queensland beef exporter who supplies the US government, supermarket chains, and McDonald’s could face a fine up to $200,000 after a Darling Downs abattoir worker shot himself on the job.
Will robots replace kelpies in the future?
A glimpse into what AI and robotics could mean for the future of Australia’s humble working dog has gone viral, however one of the nation’s top working dog trainers says it’ll be a long road until kelpies are put out to pasture.
Qld cop speaks of “heartbreaking” flood aftermath
A resilient and longstanding police officer who put his life on the line to support his western Queensland community through the devastating floods is now helping frontline services with the clean-up.
Armed teens terrorise med student in petrifying home invasion
Armed teens stormed a female medical student’s home to steal her car before going on a destructive crime spree. The court heard they didn’t understand the gravity of their actions at the time of the terrifying home invasion.
Watch the mini doco: Survivor’s fight for justice after harrowing rape
While walking home, a young woman was targeted by a teenage predator whose sickening acts changed her life forever. She’s now sharing her harrowing story in the hopes she can help other women speak out. WATCH THE MINI DOCO
How the battle for rape inclusion in youth crime reform unfolded
Following months of pressure, the Crisafulli Government has listened to Queenslanders, and its advisory panel, and ensured that the offence of rape would be one of five juvenile crimes included in the Making Queensland Safer Laws.
Man suffers ‘significant’ head injuries in rollover
A man has suffered “potentially life-threatening” injuries in a crash in the Western Downs region.
‘65 too many’: Police plead with drivers planning their Easter trip
The past week has seen multiple serious crashes in our region and police fear the extra traffic on our road over Easter will heighten the risk of tragedy.
‘History tells us’: Why Easter Holidays bring spike in fatal crashes
While Easter is a time to celebrate with family and friends, all that extra travel brings an increased risk of serious or fatal traffic crashes. Read how police are responding here.
‘Carnage’: Flood-hit kids share devastation with PM
Anthony Albanese has toured a family’s flood hit property, much to the delight of two young brothers who now face the prospect of repairing kilometres of fence to keep wild dogs out. SEE THE VIDEO
Minister stripped of responsibilities in wake of flood devastation
Disaster Recovery Minister Ann Leahy has been stripped of her community recovery responsibilities following a significant severe weather season that saw the state rocked by two major weather events.
Inland sea twice the size of Victoria: Pics show grim reality of Qld floods
NASA satellite footage shows just how much damage the widespread flooding has caused parts of Australia, with the deluge doubling the size of Victoria. SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER SHOT
Inquiry into Queensland toddler’s murder delayed
A coroner’s inquiry into the death of a two-year-old, whose broken body lay forgotten in an unmarked grave for longer than she was alive, has been delayed while her alleged killer appeals his conviction.
Kick-off: Every TRL club ranked ahead of 2025 A-grade season
SEASON PREVIEW: We run the rule over every Toowoomba Rugby League A-grade squad and rank their finals hopes ahead of 2025 season kick-off.
School holidays ruined? Dianne deluge homes in on SEQ
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne will lash South East Queensland with heavy rainfall on Wednesday, but will the clouds clear in time for the school holidays?
Mum ‘loses control,’ hits son in the head
A Toowoomba region mother was sentenced for punching her child in the head three times after the 13-year-old tipped out her alcoholic drink and then refused to hand over his Xbox.
Machine gun preacher’s chilling new vow
Machine gun preacher Sam Childers is on a new mission and it’s one he says he is willing to die for. Warning, disturbing content
Premier’s overdue pledge to toughen Qld’s youth rape laws
After months of uncertainty, responsibility shifting, and pussyfooting, the Queensland Government has pledged to legislate harsher penalties for juvenile offenders convicted of rape.
Inside the tiny Qld town swallowed by unrelenting inland tsunami
An entire outback town is underwater after being smashed by record rainfall last week, as many other communities brace for the same.
Multiple rescues, stock losses, flood warnings as SEQ deluge continues
Weather chaos continues around Queensland with major flood warnings in place after another day of heavy rain that is continuing into the evening in some parts.
Amazing Queensland records that’ll knock your jocks off
From the world’s tallest giraffe to the quickest time to put ten pairs of undies on – Queensland is home to some pretty cool world records. SEE THE LIST
9000 cases in 3 months: Flu cases surge as vax rates fall
Queenslanders are being warned to prepare for a horror flu season, with cases already 24 per cent higher than the same time last year and children some of the hardest hit.
‘You belong to me now’: How predator groomed countless children online
The terrifying and simple way a regional Queensland pedophile targeted countless children through social media was heard in court.
Rate caps on the cards after huge property valuation spike
The official valuation of Toowoomba land is set to increase by a staggering 31 per cent, which is bad news for anyone paying rates or property tax. Here’s what the council plans to do about it.
Sandbag depots prepped as Brisbane braces for days-long deluge
Brisbane City Council has prepared sandbag depots with residents warned to expect flooding as an outback Qld town records its highest rainfall total in 142 years.
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