Serial Toowoomba CBD ‘predator’ at risk of deportation
A man who targeted and preyed upon vulnerable Toowoomba women, while delivering food and pretending to be an Uber driver, including a 16-year-old girl, has been released into the community
Large oil spill caused by two-vehicle crash on Warrego Hwy
A crash that involved five people caused a large oil spill on the Warrego Hwy and wreaked havoc on traffic. Sadly it was not the only accident in the southwest to send a person to hospital.
‘Happy but tired’: IVF provider backflips on controversial embryo ban
A Toowoomba woman has been given the all clear to have her last embryo implanted, but dozen’s of women across Queensland remain trapped behind tough new IVF laws.
Hwy reopening time confirmed after wind turbine crash
Westbound lanes of the Warrego Hwy will reopen tomorrow night with a lengthy detour, after the wind turbine that blocked the highway has been cleared.
10 things to do this weekend in the Darling Downs
From an alpaca open day to a classic car show and food festival, there really is something for everyone this weekend.
‘She had no other option’: Dad’s plea after daughter bullied to death
Lacie was kind, outgoing and bubbly, but relentless bullying deteriorated her mental health to breaking point. Now, in her honour, her father is on a mission to attack it head-on in a bid to save others.
Model’s breast cancer shock: How implants helped trigger fight
At 28, Tianah was thriving – healthy, happy, and chasing her modelling dreams. Now, she’s fighting one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of breast cancer after a chance discovery. READ HER EMOTIONAL STORY.
I’m old and in constant pain, so why can’t I end my life?
A beloved 96-year-old grandmother who lives in constant pain is frustrated she can’t access SA’s voluntary assisted dying laws – and she wants the legislation changed.
Losing use of my legs 6 weeks ago won’t stop me starring on stage
Polly Mok lost use of her legs six weeks ago – but she has set herself the goal to be back on her feet next month to perform.
NDIS streets of misery: Where investors’ homes are blacklisted
Investors were promised a huge return by now suspended disability provider Cocoon SDA Care. Instead, there are scores of empty NDIS houses. See where and latest advice for Aussies.
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Woman suffers nasty leg injury after she was hit by cow
A rescue helicopter was called to the farm after reports the woman suffered a nasty leg injury.
Alpaca farm open day to celebrate curious creatures
Famed for their fleece, which is lighter, softer and warmer than wool, alpacas have long held a soft spot in our hearts. This is your chance to experience their weird ways up close.
Teen guilty of five rapes jailed for one year
“Wasn’t me”: A Toowoomba region teenager lied about having multiple personality disorder after he raped his girlfriend at a public toilet block, but that was just the start of his vile sex crimes.
‘Diamond drill to the heart’: City-first procedure transforms man’s life
A veteran cricketer’s life has been transformed after he was the recipient of a procedure not performed in Toowoomba before — involving a drill into his heart. Here’s why it was the best move:
‘Half a gram … can take fingers off’: Power of explosives in display
Laying forgotten in sheds and farm workshops across Queensland are an unknown amount of potential deadly explosives, and this workshop was designed to help emergency services prepare for when they are found by an unsuspecting member of the public.
Man murdered uncle with medieval axe in front of son
A Queensland man has confessed to the barbaric murder of his uncle with a medieval spiked axe while the man’s son watched on, helpless. Warning: Graphic content
Imagine the fallout if a kid on a high-powered bike was hit by a car and killed
Push bikes have become machines, taking over our footpaths, cycle lanes and roadways, with their unlicensed children racing at irresponsible speeds and showing off, writes Madonna King.
Time to call time on systemic child safety service failures
An official inquiry into Queensland’s beleaguered child safety system is long overdue, writes the editor. But we’ve had inquiries before, and the system is still broken. This inquiry cannot be more of the same.
Named: Qld’s worst tourist drives for motorcyclist fatalities
Motorcyclist deaths are up to 90 per cent more frequent than other motorists on some of Queensland’s most popular tourist drives, with horrifying statistics exposing the worst places for fatal and serious injury crash rates.
WATCH: Youths stomp, kick in wild street brawl at Qld crime capital
Footage has emerged of an out of control street fight with multiple kids involved. SEE THE VIDEO
Vale Louise: Community farewells beloved Toowoomba mother
The life of a Toowoomba mother will be honoured today as her loved ones say goodbye to their cherished friend, sister, daughter and community warrior.
Funeral livestream scam preying on grieving loved ones
Heartless scammers have used the funeral of a beloved Toowoomba woman to target grieving loved ones in the latest example of a sickening growing online trend.
Dad shot dead as he gave chase after shotgun blast into son’s room
A shotgun blast into a wall inches from where his young son slept was why an Ipswich father chased four men from his home to a car where he was fatally shot, a court has heard.
‘Right decision’: Mayor defends $3m public transport levy ahead of report
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald has again defended the council’s controversial $3m public transport levy, with options to expand the city’s network set to be handed down within weeks.
Russell Klein murder case: Lawyer’s bid to move trial
Lawyers of Callum Cook, accused of killing Russell Klein with a car on Christmas Day 2022, have applied to move his murder trial to Brisbane rather than Toowoomba.
Lawyer’s update on mum accused of killing children in house fire
A lawyer for a Toowoomba mother charged with murdering three of her children in a horror house fire has visited her in hospital, a court has heard.
Everybody appearing at Toowoomba Magistrates Court, Friday, May 16
Here is a list of matters listed at Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Friday.
District Court sittings at Toowoomba, May 16
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Toowoomba on May 16
‘My kids can’t afford a bus fare for school’: Unpaid NDIS workers’ fury
Hardworking Cocoon SDA staff such as Stephen Cooper are struggling to pay their home loans, with the father-of-three unable to pay childcare fees or send his kids to school.
‘Shameless grab’: Labor’s super tax hike slammed
Jim Chalmers defended Labor’s plan to increase the concessional tax rate on super earnings over $3m, as the Coalition likened it to a “robin hood style tax on aspiration”.
Aussies stranded by travel company collapse: What it means
Australian families have lost thousands of dollars, had their holiday plans dashed and some have been stranded overseas after the collapse of a major travel company. This is what we know.
Listing salary on resumes? Experts warn it could backfire
More jobseekers are listing their salary upfront to avoid lowball offers — but could naming your price cost you the job? See what experts say.
From beloved in foster care to a garbage bag grave: How tiny Qld girl was failed
Placed into a loving home at birth Kaydence Mills had every chance of a bright future. But when the state ordered the then-toddler be returned to an abusive home, her death was sealed. *Distressing.
Mega Gallery: 200+ photos of Festival of Food and Wine partygoers
Thousands of revellers have inundated Toowoomba’s Queens Park for the Festival of Food and Wine. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS
Family haunted by text sent moments before horror crash
A year on from the horrific death of a Toowoomba teenager killed in a fiery crash, the girl’s parents say they’re struggling to grapple with how a ‘flawed’ justice system led to their insurmountable loss.
250+ Photos: Mega Meatstock Gallery, all the action from this celebration of barbecue
The sweet smell of barbecue has overtaken the Toowoomba Showground for the annual Meatstock festival. See all the action here.
Claims some rapists getting off lighter for ‘being good blokes’
A staggering 92 per cent of District Court rape cases in the 12 months to June 2023 relied on a good character reference, a report shows, triggering calls for the consideration to be banned.
How much rate cuts will save you: each suburb revealed
Exclusive modelling shows how much money homeowners can expect to save in each area from imminent rate cuts. Use the interactive to see what you’ll get
Celebrity clients, 900 staff, $7m yachts: Inside the Riviera empire
Rodney Longhurst – son of Dreamworld founder – gives rare insight to the world of luxury yacht-building, including having a Hollywood heavyweight as a client. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
Video: Women’s wild brawl outside pub
Footage has emerged of a group of women coming to blows outside a popular Toowoomba hotel. See the video here.
Bypass safety violations resurface
Following the collapse of parts of the project, a history of dangerous incidents on the Toowoomba Bypass has resurfaced.
Full list of rewards for subscribers
Subscribers to the Toowoomba Chronicle now have access to some great rewards, from restaurant vouchers to discounts on your favourite brands.
Albo wants EU-Aussie trade deal; hopes to reunite with family
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration, Anthony Albanese has detailed his hopes for an EU trade deal that’s in Australia’s national interest, and to see his Italian family.
WATCH: Aussie couple released from Bali jail after brothel scandal
An Australian couple originally from Melbourne, who charged up to $360 for sex at their Bali brothel were released from jail, as more details were revealed. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEO
Iran’s supreme leader accuses Trump of lies, tells US to leave
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the United States “must and will leave” the region as he also accused Donald Trump of lies.
All you need to know for 2025 Eurovision
It’s all about sex, baby, at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest as Celine Dion firms to perform at the grand final.
Super hack: doing the splits can pay off nicely
Rule changes in superannuation have made contribution splitting more attractive for couples. Here’s what you need to know.
Why the new $1000 tax deduction could be a trap
Work-related expenses are complex, and an easy $1000 deduction at tax time is attractive, but experts warn people may miss out on money.
What the US-China tariff deal means for investors
A trade war truce between the US and China shows common sense is back, but the relief for investors and super fund members may be temporary.
Toowoomba sale and auction results, week ending May 17
Toowoomba recorded five property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Andrew Winter: ‘Don’t wait to buy’
Get into the market now before home prices surge again on the back of a series of predicted rate cuts, writes Andrew Winter.
Gen Y investor swaps 50-hour weeks for $6m rent empire
From juggling two jobs to buying 11 properties in four years, a 28-year-old investor reveals how he made it work.
Boxing icon’s secret $780m empire revealed
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr has quietly built a side empire worth a staggering $780m, even though he claims he’s not an expert when it comes to money.
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Billy Ray Cyrus insists family is ‘close to full healing’ amid rumoured feuds
Taking to Instagram on Sunday to mark Mother’s Day, the country star credited his mother Ruth and grandmother Mary, for passing down a love of…
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Simu Liu engaged
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star announced that he recently proposed to the marketing executive…
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Brooklyn Beckham offers insight to family life amid reported ‘rift’
The 26-year-old is the eldest child of footballer David Beckham, 50, and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, 51. He married American billionaire heiress…
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Amber Heard announces arrival of twins
The 39-year-old American star is already a mother to four-year-old daughter Oonagh Paige and has now added two more to her family. Taking to…
In photos: Qld School Sport state footy champs kick off in Gladstone
The state’s leading teenage rugby league talent is on show at the Qld School Sport rugby league state championships being played at Gladstone’s Marley Brown Oval. Check out the photos.
Live stream: NRL school titles set to go through Queensland
Footy and Monopoly: Unrelenting desire to win has Fermor in Origin mix
60 lesser known league players to watch at the QRSS championships
Cowboy reveals secret to winning Australia’s hardest horse riding title
Free footy: Junior league club waives fees in bid to save teams
Origin superstar throws support behind small country rugby league club letting players sign up for free in a bid to save multiple teams from collapsing in a crisis that has gripped one of the game’s heartlands.
Ranked: The 20 most influential TRL players after Round 5
RANKED: With five players from every competition named here are the 20 best male and female players after Round 5 of Toowoomba Rugby League. Find out who made the cut here.
Star siblings and reliable fullback: TRL talking points
A dynamic duo and one of the game’s greatest fullbacks command the spotlight in our Round 5 TRL Talking Points wrap up. Find out who were shining the spotlight on here.
History beckons: Omen win points to special season for Panthers
The last time the Darling Downs Panthers won a season opener they created history. A win over Ruby Series Netball rivals Ipswich Jets on Saturday points to what could be another historic season. Find out why here.
Girl power: 50+ female junior stars to watch in TJRL competition
Rising stars: From under-13 to under-17, here are more than 40 female players with bright futures in Toowoomba Junior Rugby League. Find out who cracked the list from your club.
Bench is best: 2024 Grand final star enjoys new ‘interchange’ life
From 80-minute ironman and grand final star to interchange injection – Gatton Hawks gun Leonard Thomas shines light on his radical role change. Get an inside look at the big move here.
Here’s what the cardinals will be eating during this conclave
35 traybakes for when you don’t feel like washing up
Make life – and dinner – easier with these traybake recipes that throw all your ingredients together in the one pan. From classics like lasagne and moussaka to chicken, sausage and salmon creations, these are the one-pan dinners that will save your night.
Give in to your cravings with these 35 chocolate cake recipes
Go on, treat yourself to one of these incredible chocolate cake recipes.
‘Things have to change’: Minister’s pledge to DFV victim-survivors
‘We ache with you’: Community takes stand against domestic violence
In the shine of hundreds of candles, a grieving community stood in solidarity against the devastating effects of domestic violence and to pay tribute to a beloved Toowoomba mum.
Can violent men change? How men’s behaviour intervention works
Helping keep domestic violence victims safe starts with abusers holding a mirror up to themselves, experts say. Here’s how Toowoomba groups are trying to change the behaviour of perpetrators.
‘Humbled’: Top Cairns bureaucrat lands major Toowoomba council role
‘Once-in-a-generation’: Land for major housing estate hits market
A huge parcel of land near the upcoming Toowoomba Hospital site is now for sale, as buyers prepare to turn it into a massive estate featuring hundreds of homes.
Revealed: Major redevelopment planned for inner-city ‘art deco’ pub
One of Toowoomba’s more unusual pubs will undergo a massive transformation — and it will incorporate a neighbouring ‘art deco’ garage that has become an eyesore.
Three-storey social housing project planned for leafy Toowoomba suburb
‘So much potential’: Ex-health boss backs new $2bn hospital plan
Toowoomba is potentially getting the hospital its health board had asked for five years ago, in a $2bn move hailed as “great news”. Read reactions here:
‘All the hallmarks’: Mayor backs new stadium plan for hospital site
Mayor Geoff McDonald is the latest heavy-hitter to express support for a plan to transform the old Toowoomba Hospital site into a new stadium for the city. Vote in our poll here:
Capable family off-roader that’s about to be scrapped
Newcomer delivers one of the worst cars we’ve driven
First offering from new Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor shows there is still work to be done.
Acclaimed Toowoomba chef celebrates 20 years in hospitality
From working in a Chinchilla pub to opening his own hatted restaurant in Toowoomba, Kyle ‘Zev’ Zevenbergen has fed thousands of diners and last month celebrated 20 years in hospitality.
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