Cash boost call: Qld container rebates ‘should be doubled’
Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme returns should be doubled to 20c in a bid to keep up with inflation and encourage more residents to take part, a parliamentary committee has heard.
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Chilling warning: Small items adding huge amounts to power bills
Queenslanders have been warned some heating devices could be adding hundreds to their electricity bills, as prices are set to jump. Here are the best ways to avoid that bill shock while keeping warm.
Man lit on fire: Fuel douser ‘happily’ enlists in horrific crime
A man who doused a drug dealer in fuel, before the man was set alight, has been jailed for “happily” participating in the horrific crime that occurred in a car park at a Toowoomba pub.
Accommodation sells out as beloved winter festival returns
Beanies, puffer jackets and snow are set to descend on a southern Queensland town this July for a renowned biennial winter festival.
‘Exciting time’: Gun juniors to lead Clydesdales 2025 BMD charge
The Western Clydesdales will field a new-look BMD side in 2025 with head coach Richard Dugdale describing the season ahead as full of opportunity for our top juniors. See the full season preview.
Queensland’s oldest family-run winery up for sale after 93 years
The state’s oldest family-run winery is up for grabs with the man long regarded as the ‘father of Queensland wine’ selling up after building the award-winning brand for the past 93 years.
‘Do you like the food?’: Qld aged care home food rating revealed
Queensland has 198 aged care homes where one person or more claimed to never be happy with the food they were served. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
Police raid rural property in drug bust
A southern Queensland man’s Sunday blues hit hard after Queensland Police raided his property, allegedly locating a number of dangerous drugs.
Man falls through silo, stuck up to neck in fertiliser
A man has been rescued after falling through the roof of a silo in regional Queensland and being stuck up to his neck in urea.
Smiling for Sadie: Town’s incredible celebration after tragic death
In defiance of heartache, an extraordinary Queensland town banded together to host an extraordinary birthday party to celebrate the life of a five-year-old girl whose chair at school now sits empty.
Hero cop honors fallen brothers, sisters at 40 for Fortey
An annual relay honoring fallen police officer Brett Forte, held a special place in the mind and hearts of Toowoomba locals and fellow Chinchilla police officers who are still reeling from the loss of their colleges following the Wieambilla shootings.
Darling Downs philanthropist bestowed with King’s honour
There are three things Darling Downs philanthropist and millionaire Clive Berghofer says you need to get ahead in life, as he reflects on his journey from relying on rations to being an Officer of the order of Australia.
Warmer winter ahead for parts of Southern Qld
The chance of snowfall still lingers across parts of Southern Queensland despite a warmer change in overnight and daytime temperatures.
Why renewable project may save farming family’s legacy
While some members of a rural community are divided over a proposed renewable energy project, a group of sheep graziers say it’s a lifeline to a struggling wool industry.
Uber Eats goes bush with expansion of delivery service
A national food delivery service has partnered with a number of businesses in regional Queensland as it expands into country areas. See which restaurants are now taking orders.
‘Major win’: Rebrand revealed as $8.5m wine college gets lifeline
A beleaguered wine college on the Granite Belt has been given two years to prove itself, as details of a government bailout are revealed.
Black market gun runner nabbed with drug stash
A man who planned a violent home invasion to get his hands on firearms can now apply for parole after he was sentenced for his latest crime.
Loose unit in dress attacks man, claiming he slept with ex-wife
A man in custody on rape charges has pleaded guilty to bizarre and concerning crimes, including a public attack outside a Toowoomba pub where threatened to kill a man while wearing a dress.
Woman accused of burning dog alive after setting home on fire
A woman accused of killing a dog and setting fire to two residences has fronted a Toowoomba court for the alleged crimes.
Major update: Katana sword murder charge dropped
Police arrived at a Millmerran home in early 2023, finding a hand-less man bleeding out after he was attacked with a katana sword. Now, years later, a court has heard his murder accused had the charges dropped.
Listed: Who owns southwest Qld’s biggest farming stations
The state’s southwest is home to some of the richest agricultural and pastoral farming land in the country. See the full list of southwest Queensland farming stations and their owners here.
Free mental health workshops for veterans, their family and friends
Our veterans face unique mental health challenges and these workshops are aimed at helping the people closest to them identify the warning signs and behaviours that may trigger the need for early intervention.
DV grub jail free after repeatedly strangling teen girl
A former private school student who committed a potentially deadly act of domestic violence has been described as a high-achieving and talented young man who has his whole life ahead of him.
Elderly woman’s explosive find after husband passes away
After finding the deadly items the woman thought she should bury them, but luckily she called the explosives regulator first.
Revealed: What SDRC will prioritise across the next financial year
The newly proposed council budget has revealed what’s high on the priority list over the next 12 months. Find out what’s in store here.
‘I’ll blow your brains out’: Duo jailed for chilling gunpoint robbery
Two men who stormed a Toowoomba home, with their faces obscured and guns in hand, have been jailed for their crimes.
South West Queensland reports downturns in telecommunications complaints
New data has revealed Queensland is the only state to see a downward trend in telecommunications complaints, however financial hardship reports concerns rise.
110mm downpour, wild temp drops as 3000km rainband swallows Qld
Torrential rain and dramatic temperature drops are forecast for large parts of Queensland as a 3000km rainband sweeps across Australia.
Pioneering program a game-changer for bush births
Midwives from regional and remote Queensland are strengthening their skills and building confidence, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership with Brisbane’s busiest maternity hospital.
Search to find Australia’s most dedicated farm worker begins
Australia’s most dedicated agriculture workers are going head to head in a competition to find the best in the industry. This is your chance to nominate your loyal four-legged farmhand
Man dead after truck crash in southwest Qld
A southwest Queensland highway was closed for several hours after a fatal crash involving a heavy vehicle. Here’s what we know.
Why beloved cheese factory is still searching for successor
An award-winning business in southwest Queensland which comes with a house and more than 30 acres of farming land is still on the market. Its selling agent reveals why.
Southern Downs could see new drive thru coffee retailer
The iconic orange giraffe of one of Australia’s beloved coffee shops has its sights on another Southern Downs location. Here’s what we know.
Outback man guilty of sick child offence
A Queensland man with strong connections to Toowoomba, Quiplie, and Blackall has been found guilty of sickening child sex crimes following a two-day trial.
Tiny Qld towns where you can earn up to $1500 a week more than average Queenslander
These are the remote and regional Queensland towns where locals are making up to almost double what the average Queenslander makes in a week. MAPPED
Teen guilty of five rapes jailed for one year
“Wasn’t me”: A Toowoomba region teenager lied about having multiple personality disorder after he raped his girlfriend at a public toilet block, but that was just the start of his vile sex crimes.
Former MP candidate, city banker guilty of brutal strangulation
A former federal candidate for a conservative party, turned NAB banker, has pleaded guilty to strangling a female to the point of unconsciousness.
Construction boss’ stalking terror as new alleged victim emerges
A “jealous and controlling” Toowoomba business owner, whose sinister offending included chasing his ex-partner until she crashed her vehicle, has been sentenced but he’s now facing new charges relating to allegedly stalking a second woman on the Gold Coast.
Australian army to debut new firepower in biennial exercise
The Australian Defence Force is preparing to show off the nation’s new long-range missiles during the largest military exercise in the southern hemisphere in July.
‘Jealousy, possessiveness, obsessiveness’: How to spot abuse before it escalates
This elusive form of abuse can be hard to spot and sometimes it’s only after leaving that the signs become visible – but sometimes that’s too late.
Qld teen rapists set to be included in Adult Crime, Adult Time
Queensland juveniles found guilty of rape will soon be subjected to the LNP goverment’s Adult Crime, Adult Time law reforms.
Shed destroyed in major blaze on southwest Qld property
A man has been hospitalised after a shed caught fire on southwest Queensland property overnight.
Aged care worker guilty of ‘heinous, predatory’ sex crime
Through a woman’s tears and protest, a Toowoomba man repeatedly followed and sexually assaulted the victim while she desperately tried to wake her friend so she could escape his home, a court heard.
Revealed: How fatal 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.
Crowned: Stanthorpe’s favourite teacher of 2025
A beloved primary teacher who knew she wanted to be a teacher since the ripe age of eight has been voted as Stanthorpe’s favourite teacher. See her humble reflection on her more than 30 years of teaching.
Qld’s pub barons: Meet the people behind our favourite venues
From emerging stars to long-established millionaires and billionaires, a diverse group of people operate the best-known local watering holes in Queensland. SEE THE LIST
Former Broncos star guilty of multiple violent DV attacks
A former NRL player has pleaded guilty to a raft of domestic violence charges before the higher courts in Toowoomba.
Revealed: Southern Downs among state’s most affordable regions to buy a house
While a recent report has listed the Southern Downs as one of the state’s most affordable regions to buy a house, a Warwick property agent fears further pressure on the market as major infrastructure projects commence.
Named: Extradition warrant ordered after brutal knifing claims dad’s life
A man who was arrested interstate after a father was allegedly stabbed to death in NSW after a late-night street brawl has fronted a Toowoomba court.
Your chance to be in the Maroons’ sheds for Origin opener
With the Origin opener just nine days away, Queensland fans have the chance to get behind the Maroons by being in the Suncorp sheds – in name and spirit – and it’s all part of a multimillion-dollar plan to invest in people across State.
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