Why this Toowoomba hospital has got a new look
In the face of increasing pressure across the private health sector, one Toowoomba private hospital is rethinking their strategy so they can continue to service the region. Find out more.
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Chainsaw horror: Man suffers ‘potentially life-threatening’ injuries
A man with a gruesome leg injury has been flown to Brisbane after a chainsaw accident in the Southern Downs. It comes after a two-car-crash in the same region.
What’s on: 10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend
From the Jacaranda Festival to the Street Fiesta, there really is a lot on in Toowoomba this weekend.
Smashing pumpkin records: Ag science students aiming for Ekka title
A group of South East Queensland agricultural science students left jaws on the floor at the 2024 Ekka thanks to their giant pumpkin and now their eyes are set on their next record. See their record win and how you can enter here.
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Vintage gamer first to be charged under crime gang pokies laws
Laws that were written to target organised crime syndicates and underground casinos have been turned on hobby collectors and a small town gaming enthusiast is their first victim. Now he is taking steps to ensure his fellow collectors are protected.
Watch: Vision-impaired man’s heartfelt song after securing new home
Cameron Fetter, who has been blind since birth, was literally full of song after he and his housemates secured accommodation that suits their needs. Watch the touching video here:
‘Firm and fair’: High praise as cop behind PCYC steps down
In the 20 years that Sgt Cam Crisp has lead the Toowoomba PCYC he helped to grow the club from a small team to an army of paid staff, volunteers and social workers, all motivated to stop young people from drifting into a life of crime.
Paperwork hurdles delay alleged rideshare abduction case
The case against an Iraqi migrant who is alleged to have abducted multiple women while posing as a rider share driver has been delayed.
‘Completely disagree’: Mayor hits back at councillor’s Cressbrook spray
A Toowoomba councillor has slammed previous councils for lacking the foresight to budget for the $270m Cressbrook Dam upgrades – but the mayor is having none of it.
Apprentice butcher marched into watch house after high-speed crash
A young man has been fined and avoided jail, but not before spending a few hours in the watch house, after he crashed his vehicle at 90km/hr while evading police.
Deputy mayor refers herself to council watchdog over photo scandal
A regional Queensland deputy mayor has referred herself to the local government watchdog following growing criticism for her role in a scandal involving a compromising photo of a colleague.
Family business to fight charges after worker injured on the job
The company is alleged to have breached its health and safety duty when a piece of machinery rolled at a Toowoomba construction site, inflicting serious injuries on a worker.
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