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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Murder accused’s odd admission as grim details emerge in trial
‘I’ll lay it out’: A Toowoomba man has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of his neighbour, with a jury at his trial told that the man made a surprising admission to police.
Tradesman commits horrific DV breach with knife in front of child
A Toowoomba region tradesman who committed a traumatic breach of a domestic violence order in front of his child has fronted court.
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.
Emergency services respond to explosion at regional farm
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a dust explosion that ignited in a grain silo west of Toowoomba.
GALLERY: All the arrivals for Dalby Christian College’s 2024 formal
The graduating class of Dalby Christian College for 2024 rocked up in style to their formal this year. FULL GALLERY.
RME announces sale to private-public partnership
In a deal that is billed as protecting Australian jobs, the Federal Government will partner with a private investment firm to buy this iconic Australian manufacturer.
Community groups to benefit from $50,000 in grants
Community groups, charities, sporting clubs, schools and other not-for-profit organisations who do so much for the Western Downs have received a leg up thanks to the latest round of Arrow Energy grants.
WATCH: Community reeling after fire destroys second home in 24 hours
Just weeks out from Christmas, a family has lost everything in a devastating fire, however the town’s mighty country spirit is already starting to help them get back on their feet. SEE THE INCREDIBLE VIDEO
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.
‘Give them a better young life’: Judge’s plea to drug-dealing mum
A Queensland mother who experienced “significant trauma” throughout her life was busted supplying methamphetamine and cannabis when police tapped the phone of one of her buyers.
Pensioner pulls out illegal devices in court to defend speeding fine
A pensioner who originally profusely contested a Toowoomba speeding fine quickly changed his mind after he was told the device he relied on for his defence was illegal.
‘Little f–kng b—h’: Phone call records moment man choked ex
A Dalby woman says she has had to install security cameras at her home, and wakes up in the middle of the night to check the locks, after her ex-partner violently choked her in front of their children.
Moo and Brew crowds brave heat for cold beers and delicious food
The third annual Moo and Brew Festival has been hailed a success with more than 700 visitors enjoying the festivities. Find out more.
Work stops at MacIntyre Wind Farm after worker death
Two subcontractors linked to a fatality at the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria are also engaged in building the southern hemisphere’s largest wind farm in the Southern Downs.
Three rum bottles, 18 cans: Teen released after violent bottle-o robbery
Following a spate of incidents at a Toowoomba shopping centre bottle shop, a court was told employees were too fearful to work, however a single mother who felt she had no choice is now plagued by nightmares and panic attacks after a violent robbery.
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
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.
Morning shop masturbation lands ex-serviceman in court
A former Australian Army serviceman has pleaded guilty to exposing himself in public after two women and a child were confronted by the masturbating bus driver at a busy Toowoomba shopping centre carpark.
Boy from bush who started 1600 church movement dies
Australia’s first TV evangelist and the founder of one of the fastest growing church movements with churches around the world has died. VIDEOS
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.
Teen sentenced for role in violent shopping centre carjacking
A court has been told a woman was confronted by three Darling Downs teenagers as she loaded her groceries into her car at a major Ipswich shopping centre when her life changed forever.
New ministerial role for local MP to serve South West region
The new LNP state government has created several assistant minister roles to provide residents living in regional Queensland with a direct line to the premier.
Crews battle five day blaze near Wieambilla
More than 900ha has been destroyed near Wieambilla with crews battling a fire for the past five days. Find out more.
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.
Regional Queensland teacher charged with child sex offences
A teacher in regional Queensland is set to appear in court after being charged with multiple alleged child sex offences.
Exposed: the Queensland aged care homes failing residents
More than half of Queensland aged care homes are falling short of care targets as providers blame a severe workforce shortage. See the full list.
‘Prepare to leave’: 20 crews battle raging bushfire
A large, fast-moving fire is burning along the Moonie Highway, near the Kinkora and Currajong State Forests in the state’s southwest.
Police allege woman ‘indecently dealt with’ vulnerable person
Police have charged a Toowoomba woman with a number of concerning offences after an alleged incident involving a ‘mentally impaired person’.
Construction begins on Jandowae’s 247m wind turbines
Construction on the first of 83 wind turbines near Jandowae has begun, but not everyone is happy with the project. Find out more.
Beloved cafe celebrates two years serving the community
A beloved Western Downs cafe has thanked the community for their continued support as they celebrate their second anniversary while hosing down rumours of its closure.
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.
How Trump’s presidency could impact Qld exports, inflation, interest rates
A Trump presidency could delay interest rate relief for Queenslanders under high mortgage stress and hurt agricultural producers exporting to the United States, experts have warned. SPECIAL REPORT
Drone images reveal devastating scene of double fatal truck collision
A major regional highway was closed for almost 20 hours after two trucks collided in a horrific crash which claimed two lives and injured six others. PHOTOS
Fire cameras the latest tech in battle against bushfires
A series of cameras have been used to battle a blaze in the Barakula State Forest, with QPWS rangers saying they will be crucial for the upcoming bushfire season. Find out more
Temps soar to 44C as severe heatwave tightens grip
Queensland is firmly in the grip of a “severe heatwave”, with temperatures soaring well past 40C in places, after peaking at 45C on Wednesday, while widespread areas are on alert for thunderstorms.
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.
Newbie grazier makes wild excuses after he’s caught cattle duffing
A Queensland grazier who rounded up a few extra cattle that weren’t his before going to the abattoir has learnt his fate in court.
Carp diem: Fishers to seize the day during carp-busting event
Anglers across the Western Downs will be casting for a cause this month in an effort to reduce carp number in the region’s waterways.
How a matter of metres landed a Dalby dad in court
A Dalby man who parked too close to his ex-partner’s house, which saw him breach a DV order, claimed in court the restrictions were ‘confusing’.
Named and shamed: Drivers sentenced in Dalby court
From a woman who decided to drink drive home because her stomach hurt to an elderly woman caught driving unlicensed twice in one day, these are the people who faced the Dalby Magistrates Court for driving matters.
Police reveal identities of man, woman killed in fiery crash
A Brisbane area woman and a Nanango man have died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree and burst into flames.
How Wieambilla police shooting changed Qld gun laws forever
Controversial firearm prohibition orders have been introduced and an amendment related to the Wieambilla murders have been made to Qld gun laws under the new Community Safety Bill.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
‘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.
Night of terror: Pregnant woman strangled, face broken
Named: A Toowoomba man who beat a pregnant woman with a broom, steel rod, a chair, and steel cap boots has been jailed. Here’s when he’ll be released back into the community.
‘Turn that f–king thing down’: Man threatens to throw speaker into garden
A court has been told a Dalby man launched into a vile tirade after his partner wouldn’t come to the dinner table after he cooked a “mad feed”. Find out more.
‘Paralysed with fear’: DV thug escapes jail time, conviction
A Toowoomba man who ‘broke’ his former partner, committing a number of humiliating, degrading, and disturbing domestic violence acts, will not serve any jail time or have a conviction recorded.
Police nab crystal meth dealer in stolen car crash
A Toowoomba drug dealer who botched his getaway by crashing a stolen car in a yard when officers came knocking has been sentenced for supplying drugs including GHB and meth.
Teen smashes vase into homeowner’s face, causes in $30k damage
Following a bloody home invasion, a Toowoomba court was told a homeowner spent $30,000 on medical bills and had to renege on a business venture after the terrifying ordeal.
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