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.
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 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.
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
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.
A man has suffered “potentially life-threatening” injuries in a crash in the Western Downs region.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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 Sam Childers is on a new mission and it’s one he says he is willing to die for. Warning, disturbing content
After months of uncertainty, responsibility shifting, and pussyfooting, the Queensland Government has pledged to legislate harsher penalties for juvenile offenders convicted of rape.
An entire outback town is underwater after being smashed by record rainfall last week, as many other communities brace for the same.
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.
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
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.
The terrifying and simple way a regional Queensland pedophile targeted countless children through social media was heard in court.
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.
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.
The screeching tyres and billowing smoke woke up the neighbour with residents suspecting the culprit lived nearby.
Prosecutors fighting to allow Australian police to give evidence in the upcoming trial of Donald Day, who is linked to the Wieambilla massacre, say the cases have chilling similarities.
ACTION GALLERY: Did we spot you at the Walker Weekend Challenge? Check out all the action from the massive junior rugby league tournament here.
Police have arrested a driver allegedly high on meth, driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic on one of the busiest highways in the state. WATCH THE VIDEO
A southwest Queensland woman locked herself up at home for days after her ex-partner began an “onslaught” of harassment where he stalked the woman at social events, at home, and at work.
A young Queensland man has been sentenced after he launched a nine-month campaign of intimidation against a police officer which left her scared to leave her home.
Here’s a list of Darling Downs men to avoid who were caught committing a range of creepy crimes such as peeping in showers, showing girls their penises, public masturbation romps, and other gross crimes.
The Walker Weekend – one of Toowoomba’s premier junior league tournaments – kicks off this weekend. With the region’s best under-13 players in action here’s our look at the stars to watch.
A young woman is due to face court, charged with arson after police alleged she set fire to two properties and killed a dog.
Soaring mortgage costs have pushed thousands of Queenslanders to the brink of defaulting on their loans. See who is the hardest hit.
A quad bike rider is in the hands of paramedics and a major highway is closed following a crash in the Southern Downs.
The profound ramifications of a regional Queensland rugby league player who sexually assaulted a woman have been revealed, as the young man was sentenced for his crimes.
A Toowoomba woman spent her child’s first birthday behind bars after two years of stolen car chases, drug possession, home invasions and resisting arrest.
A man his recovering in hospital after he was crushed in an industrial incident in the Western Downs.
From across the Darling Downs and beyond the region’s best student netballers were on court for the Laura Geitz Cup. Here’s our look at the 50+ players who shone for their team and all the action from courtside.
A serial thief approached a stranger who was sitting in their car, claimed the vehicle was his and took off with it. The cops later found it with fake plates, and a shotgun shell inside.
A scuffle at a pub and a stolen hat led to an alleged attack with a samurai sword. Photos of the aftermath show the horror wounds suffered before the victim was airlifted to hospital.
A former cattle station worker has been behind bars for more than a year after drunkenly attacking a woman who was driving him to a hospital appointment.
The wider Darling Downs hasn’t quite escaped the clutches of the backlash from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the region set to receive up to 150mm in the next 24 hours, before settings its sights on the west. Here’s the latest.
A man in his 20s has been flown to hospital after suffering burns from a campfire in the Maranoa region. DETAILS.
Police have charged a southwest man with the alleged murder of a much-loved Toowoomba mum who was shot and killed in broad daylight.
Can I use chemicals to kill cane toads? And how do I keep them out of my yard? YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
A Toowoomba man who pleaded not guilty to the rape of a teenager on the streets has had the charge dropped in the middle of his trial.
A 27-year-old woman has been killed in a shooting as police reveal they are speaking with three ‘associates’. Here’s the latest
Police are on the hunt for the man responsible for killing the 27-year-old mother in Toowoomba.
A man has been remembered for his love of pigging, a beer and bonfires with mates.
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