Police nab crystal meth dealer in stolen car crash
A Toowoomba drug dealer who botched his getaway by crashing a stolen car in a yard when officers came knocking has been sentenced for supplying drugs including GHB and meth.
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Teen smashes vase into homeowner’s face, causes in $30k damage
Following a bloody home invasion, a Toowoomba court was told a homeowner spent $30,000 on medical bills and had to renege on a business venture after the terrifying ordeal.
Grape expectations: Granite Belt’s wine trail wins barrel of awards
A number of vineyards attached to the vast Granite Belt wine trail left the 40th Queensland Wine Awards grinning. See the winners here.
Boy, 12, who allegedly stole and crashed mum’s car in court
A 12-year-old boy has faced court after police allege he stole and crashed his mother’s car in a dangerous joy ride on the Sunshine Coast at the weekend – with witnesses saying he nearly killed children playing in the park. DETAILS.
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Opening date for redeveloped Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery revealed
A long-awaited redevelopment project in Stanthorpe will soon open its doors to the public, as council sets an opening date. Update here.
‘Not good enough’: Rival blasts MP for closing office in wake of threats
A Qld MP has handed over CCTV, email and voicemail of threats to police as she pleads with tormentors to leave her staff, family and friends alone. But a rival has criticised the closure of the electorate office.
New lead in search for missing Childers man, 82
Police believe an 82-year-old man missing from Childers since Sunday may be within the Townsville area or attempting to travel there.
‘Burnt out’: Medical practice shutting down in rural Qld town
The medical practice of a small Central Queensland town has announced it will soon close down, leaving the community with only one doctor to cover both the hospital and the medical practice.
‘Independent investigation’ after deadly attack at Qld hospital
How Queensland Health and police are responding to the death of an elderly man who was allegedly bashed with a walking stick at Hervey Bay hospital can be revealed.
‘Do your job’: Screaming pensioner sends Centrelink into lockdown
A Queensland Centrelink building went into lockdown, trapping clients inside with frightened staff as an enraged disability pensioner screamed threats at the manager and police. DETAILS.
Aquatic centre evacuated after disinfection incident
In a major update Toowoomba Regional Council have reavealed the true cause behind the hullabaloo that saw an aquatic centre evacuated on Monday night. Update here.
End of an era? Gourmet restaurant closing doors at iconic venue
A beloved restaurant lauded for its innovative bush tucker degustation has announced it is closing its doors at its iconic venue, but is it the end?
Qld police officer suspended from duties
Queensland Police has suspended the officer in charge at Aurukun following allegations of workplace misconduct.
‘Our stores have been hit 20 times since they opened’
Queensland motorcycle dealerships and riders are reaching snapping point as out of control break-ins send repair and insurance costs spiralling with four stores within a 5km radius ransacked just days apart. VIDEO.
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