Foreign fund sells two Queensland cropping farms
Local families have snapped up a pair of southern Queensland cropping farms spanning 4100ha from a US-backed agricultural fund manager.
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How many more? Qld govt must commit to bridge upgrade
A woman’s successful corporate career was shattered in a split second by a motorist’s decision to speed through a single-lane bridge on the New England Highway. She joins the chorus of Toowoomba and South Burnett residents demanding change.
‘Forever 17’: Family’s special message as they farewell Pheobe
A rainbow appeared in the sky above the funeral service of Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop as the family shared a touching message before saying a tearstained final farewell.
Qld’s $12.5 billion green hydrogen project dead after investors pull out
Australia’s largest green hydrogen project is officially over with the collapse of the international consortium developing the $12.5bn plant and pipeline in Queensland.
Woman’s miraculous escape from power pole crash
A woman has been taken to hospital after an early-morning car crash into a power pole which left the vehicle half-suspended in the air.
Rats ‘size of small cats’ at retailer linked to horror bacteria
A vermin infestation at a Bunnings store linked to a potentially deadly bacteria infection after a rat bit an employee has now attracted scrutiny of the workplace safety regulator.
Top nurse reprimanded, pay cut after unauthorised job offer
A top Ipswich nurse has lost a fight after offering another nurse a job without approval, leaving the recruit out of work when the deal fell through.
Major highway blocked after tractor rollover
A busy highway was blocked in both directions after a tractor and trailer rolled in North Queensland.
Revealed: Qld’s next-gen tourism innovators
From eco-adventures to digital-first experiences, meet the Qld tourism trailblazers who are shaping the future of travel.
Eco-warrior wins $50k to use owls in rodent farming fight
A biological rodent control initiative founded by a Sunshine Coast local was crowned this year’s winner of The Hatch: Taronga Accelerator Program, taking home a massive cash prize.
Three injured in shocking Warrego Hwy collision
Three people have been injured in a crash, including one who became stuck in a vehicle on a major highway in the state’s southeast.
Recidivist car thief, home invader released onto streets
A young man who went on a crime spree across the Toowoomba region, raking up more than 50 crimes, has been released back into the community after serving 252 days in custody.
White collar crime: Toowoomba fraud case faces uncertainty
Lawyers representing a Toowoomba woman accused of major employee fraud have made a bid to police to downgrade the charges.
‘If you voted Labor at the federal election, this is what you get’
It’s the $100 a year boost that comes with multiple strings attached, it seems. HAVE YOUR SAY
Defence barrister confirmed in Toyah Cordingley murder trial
An experienced Brisbane barrister described as “one of the most experienced trial advocates at the Queensland Bar” will represent Rajwinder Singh, 40, of Innisfail, when he faces trial for the alleged murder of Toyah Cordingley later this year.
I spent thousands for my daughter’s specialist health care
Despite new treatment technology in regional Queensland women are still fighting an uphill battle for adequate endometriosis healthcare. FIND OUT WHY
Mongrel Mob-linked tradie turned party pusher sold more than 500 tablets
A Cairns tradie and soccer player with links to Mongrel Mob bikies in Far North Queensland turned to pushing party pills after a bad break-up, selling more than 500 tablets of MDMA, a court has heard.
Sunshine Coast man critical, another airlifted after highway horror
A 19-year-old Sunshine Coast man has been left fighting for life after a serious crash in the Somerset region, while a South Burnett man was also flown to hospital.
Drug dealer told to ‘grow up’ after racking up 78 charges
A man convicted of drug dealing is on his way back for resentencing only two months later after facing a lower court on dozens of other offences he committed.
‘Broken promise’ to fix one-lane highway bridge exposed
Two elections ago Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington promised to fix one of the state’s only single-lane highway bridges that she described as dangerous, with an insider saying her promise no longer counts.
Woman accused of stealing $100k from boss
A Toowoomba bookkeeper is under investigation for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from her employer, which has serviced Darling Downs communities since the 80s.
‘Let’s party before I’m too sick’: Lawyer dies after hosting his own wake
A respected Queensland lawyer, former police officer and legal educator made headlines for throwing his own wake.
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