‘Blood will spurt’: Thug holds ex-partner captive with sword
A Toowoomba woman endured a night of terror while her ex-partner “effectively” held her “captive” and threatened to chop her up with a samurai sword, a court heard.
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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.
Woman killed after car crashes into tree
Police are investigating a horror crash north-east of Toowoomba that claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman.
Man collides with cow, woman seriously burned in separate Lockyer Valley incidents
Paramedics had a busy evening in the Lockyer Valley after a man collided with a cow and a woman was seriously burned.
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.
‘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.
Kids rushed to hospital following heart-stopping Warrego crash
Emergency services have rushed to the Warrego Highway following reports of a two-vehicle crash involving a truck.
Police on the hunt for Lockyer Valley sheep stealer
Police are searching for the people responsible for rustling more than a dozen stud-quality sheep from a rural property.
50+ Stars: Juniors shine bright at inaugural Kuhnemann Carnival
NEXT GEN: More than 40 junior league teams turned out for the first ever Kuhnemann Carnival. Check out our gallery of 50+ young league champions who shone at the Toowoomba event here.
‘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.
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.
‘Don’t have a right to drive’: Harsh reality for man delivering medication to terminally ill mother
Excuses were rife in a regional Queensland court as traffic offenders attempted to justify their actions for disobeying the law.
‘This is a problem’: Magistrate blasts woman’s sticky-fingered habit
A woman’s petty theft spree ended with a Gatton magistrate giving a stark warning that the woman could face time in jail if she reoffends.
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.
10 people assessed as multiple Warrego Hwy crashes cause chaos
10 people have been assessed by paramedics following two crashes in the Lockyer Valley within minutes of each other.
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.
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.
‘Historic’: Toowoomba selected to host Olympic Equestrian events
It’s real — in 2032 Toowoomba will officially join cities like London, Paris, Los Angeles and Sydney as the host of equestrian events at the Olympic Games.
WATCH: Hoon terrorises quiet street with 4am burnouts
The screeching tyres and billowing smoke woke up the neighbour with residents suspecting the culprit lived nearby.
Gallery: All the action from exciting Walker Weekend Challenge
ACTION GALLERY: Did we spot you at the Walker Weekend Challenge? Check out all the action from the massive junior rugby league tournament here.
Accused killer of popular business owner charged with murder
Detectives say the well-known business owner was brutally beaten in his own home, now a year later they have charged the accused killer with murder.
History-making Olympian set for regional Queensland tour
A history-making Olympic medallist is ready to help the next generation of Queensland athletes. We reveal where you can meet him and how he will shape future of a huge sporting community.
Methed-up mine supervisor threatens to kill ex-partner
A court heard a driller who holds a supervisory role at a southwest Queensland mine site committed a raft of crimes because he was using meth to deal with a relationship breakdown.
Watch: Drug driver evades police, speeds wrong way up highway
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
245 calls: Jealous DV thug stalks ex after break-up
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.
Police officer scared to leave her home after man’s violent threats
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.
Creep list: Toowoomba men you need to stay away from
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.
Revealed: The 40 U13 stars to watch at Walker Weekend comp
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.
Worst Queensland areas for mortgage arrears
Soaring mortgage costs have pushed thousands of Queenslanders to the brink of defaulting on their loans. See who is the hardest hit.
Highway closed after quad bike and vehicle collide
A quad bike rider is in the hands of paramedics and a major highway is closed following a crash in the Southern Downs.
Toowoomba footy player pleads guilty to sexual assault
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.
Mum hung body out of car in ‘celebration’ of wild cop chase
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.
ON COURT: Netball stars of the Laura Geitz Cup revealed
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.
Serial car thief claims vehicle is ‘his’ in brazen carjacking
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.
REVEALED: Lockyer Valley’s cutest cat of 2025
The community has rallied together to crown the region’s cutest cat of the year. See the winner here.
VIDEO: Police hunt for this man after supermarket assault on boy
Queensland Police are searching for a man who is alleged to have assaulted a teenage boy at Plainland in February. See the CCTV footage here.
Revealed: Shocking damage to roads left by Alfred
Shocking footage has revealed the damage to just one of Queensland’s roads as the Army moves in to help residents in flood-ravaged Laidley. SEE THE VIDEO
Dam releases begin amid Premier’s pledge on recovery operation
Controlled releases from Wivenhoe Dam have begun, as Premier David Crisafulli promises “zero daylight between response and recovery”.
‘Real challenge’: Region’s flood risk areas revealed as dams at capacity
Severe flood warnings are active for parts of the Lockyer Valley and the Toowoomba region, as the key areas of interest have been outlined.
’Take action now’: Emergency flood siren issued for Lockyer town
Residents in the Lockyer Valley town of Grantham have been handed an urgent warning to seek “higher ground” after the flood siren was issued. Here’s when it’s expected to peak:
Watch: Footage reveals town’s flood devastation as more rain predicted
WATCH THE VIDEO: Incredible footage has been released showcasing the damage already unleashed on a small town by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
‘Poor little fella’: Classic Oz reactions as cyclone snakes move in
From eight snakes arriving at the one property to increased sightings on windows, aircon units and even the pantry, here’s how snakes are sharing our space across SEQ and northern NSW. VIDEO, GALLERY.
Nearly 600 homes without power as city braces for Alfred remnants
More than 40,000 sandbags have been distributed across Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley as councils suspend key services and close facilities in preparation for what’s left of Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
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