Parents facing harsh new challenge as cost of living crisis deepens
Queensland parents are being pushed to the brink as the true depth of the cost of living crisis is exposed.
Toowoomba
‘Stupidity writ large’: $1.7m traffic lights slammed amid bizarre trial
YOUR SAY: Toowoomba residents have weighed into an unusual plan to turn off the city’s newest set of traffic lights 20 hours out of a day, with many slamming the $1.7m project’s existence in the first place.
Wandering children lead police to drug needle in home
Wandering the streets alone, two children unintentionally led police to discover potentially dangerous drug paraphernalia in a suburban home.
‘Blend really nicely’: Meet talented trio bringing back 1940s sound
A trio of talented Toowoomba women are bringing back the 1940s with their pitch-perfect vocals — and their next show will have their guests travelling back in time.
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$11m in sales: Strong demand behind ‘incredible’ Toowoomba housing trend
Housing is so hot in Toowoomba, properties are selling before a for sale sign has gone in the ground. Here’s what is driving this ‘incredible’ trend and why it’s unlikely to slow down.
’Upped the ante’: Hundreds pack out small town’s premier event
More than 1000 people have been drawn to Yarraman for the small town’s flagship event of the year — and organisers plan to make it bigger in 2025. Our photo gallery here:
Data reveals Qld hotspots for re-offending child sex offenders
Child sex offenders are amassing hundreds of additional charges for continuing to access social media, being near children and failing to report to police, with several areas marked as hotspots for re-offending pedophiles.
Historic homestead to become wedding venue despite opposition
A homestead west of Toowoomba dating back to the 1870s has been approved to become a luxury wedding venue, however the project did not come without opposition from neighbours.
Toowoomba NAIDOC week celebrations
Enduring strength, unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity and empowerment in heritage is what the NAIDOC 2024 theme ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’ is all about. Find out how Toowoomba is celebrating the week:
Private mental health hospital to be liquidated after $11m collapse
Lawyers representing one of the parties in the collapse of the Garden City’s only private mental health hospital has taken aim at ASIC after it aired allegations that the company was trading insolvent for more than three years.
Temperatures set to drop as Antarctic air hits the Darling Downs
A warm spell of tropical air and rain is expected to make way for an Antarctic wind chill to welcome the mid-year in.
Hurting our heroes: Hospital violence worst in state
Darling Downs hospital workers have spoken out after a survey revealed eight out of 10 hospital staff have experienced workplace violence. Here’s what they have to say:
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