Ex-boxing champion threatens shoppers with spear
A man who claimed he ‘almost’ qualified for the Commonwealth Games had a woman fleeing in fear after threatening her with a spear.
Toowoomba
Businesses short changed by dodgy shopper’s counterfeit cash
A man who only weeks ago was convicted for a violent street attack was caught using counterfeit greens to pay his way around town.
Sunny blooms big hit for regional flower farm
The latest flower farm to open up on the Darling Downs is one not to be missed, with sky-high sunflowers waiting to be picked. Story and gallery here.
Crashes, plane trouble, truck fire makes for not-so-festive weekend
After a horror start to the weekend with a fatal crash, there’s been no rest for first responders in the Darling Downs this weekend. See the emergency wrap here.
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Proof that ends Qld’s city v country kids debate
Are regional kids worse off than city children? The debate ends now.
Bright Futures: Young creatives ready to take on the world
Young people who have shown talent, involvement and achievement in a creative arts discipline have received a boost to their burgeoning careers courtesy of Empire Youth Bursaries. Meet eight of them in our profiles here.
‘Zero odour’: $15m Darling Downs wagyu feedlot plan approved
A revamped plan for a new “high value” Wagyu cattle feedlot outside Toowoomba has been approved by the council, with its owner promising “zero odour” problems for neighbours.
‘Beautiful soul’: Tributes flow for 22-year-old after horror crash
Tributes and condolences have poured out for a young woman who died after a horrific crash on Sunday night in Toowoomba and left the 16-year-old driver fighting for his life.
Regional dam pumping starts as rain bombs hit Queensland
After the latest string of heavy rainfall, a regional Queensland council has had to make moves to secure and maintain its dam levels.
Revealed: Australia’s worst state for road deaths
Australian roads have always been a danger and there is new evidence that things are getting worse.
Your next trip to the doctor may be quicker, cheaper
Your next trip to the doctor may be quicker and cheaper thanks to a big change in the industry.
‘No doubt’: Leaders back Janetzki to deliver Olympic glory for city
Toowoomba MP David Janetzki is one of Qld’s top politicians — and city leaders are backing him to help the certain secure Olympic infrastructure in the coming months.
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