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Fire starts in kitchen after occupant leaves for work
Firefighters were called to multiple incidents overnight, including a fire in a kitchen and a nasty crash where they had to cut the driver free from the vehicle.
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.
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.
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
Lockyer Valley council opens up lots to ease housing shortage
A regional Queensland council has opened up ready-to-build residential lots in the face of an ongoing housing supply crisis gripping the country.
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.
Teens drive stolen Hilux into lagoon, spark massive rescue response
A car stolen driven into a lagoon by teens sparked a massive rescue response with a swift water rescue team called in as well as police divers from Brisbane
How older, richer passengers will make Qantas a winner
Older Australians are set to travel overseas more than ever, and the nation’s biggest airline is muscling up to carry them.
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.
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.
Police divers join retrieval mission after ute submerged in lake
Police divers joined a retrieval mission after a stolen ute was bumped in a lagoon in the Lockyer Valley.
Four people in hospital after tractor rollover, separate crashes
Four people have been taken to hospital in the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs regions following a tractor rollover and separate crashes overnight. DETAILS.
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’.
Man flown to Brisbane hospital after fall from ladder
A man was flown to a Brisbane hospital with a critical head injury after falling from a ladder in South East Queensland. UPDATE HERE.
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
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Investigation reveals slain toddler should never have been in killer’s care
An investigation into the Child Safety orders for Kaydence Mills has revealed the two-year-old should not have been in the care of her mother and the man who would horrifically murder her. Now a former worker is calling for changes to the “broken” system.
Inspiring story of the girl born without eyes
Tanya Shadbolt was facing a difficult life until one man’s split-second decision changed it all. Read of his family’s incredible devotion.
Giant hail warning for Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Logan, Ipswich
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for people in parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council Areas.
Parent’s outrage over alleged ‘spiked’ Halloween candy
A disturbing allegation has been made by a concerned parent who claims their child’s Halloween candy had been spiked. DETAILS.
$1.6bn region: Tourism body to build on visitor growth with refresh
After helping to delivering a record $1.6bn visitor expenditure in 2023-24, the body representing the Toowoomba and Darling Downs’ tourism industry hopes a rebrand will help it build on three years of continued growth.
Chisel still going strong after carving out 50-year career
Legendary Australian band Cold Chisel kicked off the Queensland leg of their massive Big 5-0 Anniversary Tour in Brisbane last night, and a stadium full of fans got everything they wanted. | SET LIST
Qld woman still forced to travel 1000km for abortion
Regional and rural Queenslanders are still playing the “postcode lottery” for access to early termination of pregnancy, with new figures showing as few as 10 per cent of GPs are confident in prescribing the abortion pill.
Judge orders rape trial to go ahead without DNA evidence
A man accused of raping a Darling Downs woman is set to contest the charge before police finish compiling their evidence. Here’s why.
Meth, MDMA, cannabis: Police bust low-level drug dealer
A Toowoomba butcher caught dealing drugs was slapped with a jail term after fronting court for drug trafficking. Here’s how he was caught.
Man accused of beating pregnant partner lied to secure bail, court told
Only two days after posting bail, a man accused of beating his pregnant partner was back in custody when it was discovered he had lied to police.
Police dog bites teen after he dumps stolen car and runs
A 19-year-old is in custody and nursing a sore arm after he was bitten by a police dog while attempting to evade capture.
Man guilty of awful pub assault at granny’s 60th
A tradesman has walked free from court after being sentenced for punching an unconscious man, breaking his jaw, at a Toowoomba pub while celebrating his girlfriend’s grandmother’s 60th birthday.
Chilling home invasion caught on CCTV as victims beg for their life
Terrifying footage depicts a daughter begging for her father’s life as violent teens armed with weapons bash in their front door in a random robbery It is one of hundreds of youth offences that the LNP has pledged to stop.
Greens’ wishlist wipe-out as minor parties lose power in savage election slump
All three of Queensland’s bigger minor parties have gone backwards in a shock result few saw coming, with One Nation’s future as a political force now in question.
Premier’s early phone call after critics slam ‘pathetic’ speech
Defiant in a speech to party faithful on Saturday night that critics labelled ‘pathetic’, Steven Miles has this morning called his successor.
Toddler hospitalised after suspected snake bite near Toowoomba
A young boy has been taken to hospital after a suspected snake bite on a property just out of Toowoomba. Our crash and emergency wrap here:
‘Turning point’: How new Premier claimed victory after tight count
David Crisafulli has ushered in a new era for Queensland in front of a raucous legion of supporters. HOW ELECTION NIGHT UNFOLDED
Gallery: Queensland election day in photographs
After a four-week campaign, polling booths have opened and party leaders are already out and about greeting voters.
Jetskis, supercars, Yatala pies: Premier’s final campaign push
He’s rocked up on a jetski, chowed down on a meat pie and had a dash in a V8 Supercar – Steven Miles has now hit 30 of the 36 seats he set out to visit over the final 48 hours of the campaign.
Toowoomba car crims named as theft hot spots revealed
New crime data shows which Toowoomba suburbs your car is more likely to be stolen from. See how yours stacks up here.
Where 60 per cent of voters prefer Steven Miles and Labor
An exclusive Courier-Mail poll reveals Queensland is divided, with Premier Steven Miles holding an overwhelming majority in one part of the state while David Crisafulli dominates in the regions.
Premier’s abortion scare tactics just grubby politics
The Premier has been playing grubby politics on the abortion issue while the Opposition hammers home his tired government’s massive failures, writes Kylie Lang.
Crisafulli drops bombshell caveats over two key pledges
David Crisafulli has dropped a major caveat to two key election pledges, admitting the LNP promise to reduce crime victim numbers and elective surgery waitlists will be tied to population.
Mapped: Premier’s defensive blitz as LNP goes in for the kill
Steven Miles has spent much of the campaign fending off attacks from the LNP and Katter’s Australian Party in a desperate bid to save Labor-held seats. INTERACTIVE MAP
Crisafulli’s threat to under performing LNP ministers
Ministers would be sacked, sent to the backbench and replaced if they don’t deliver what they’ve been tasked with under an LNP-government led by David Crisafulli.
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