Friends and family of a regional Queensland woman, Tayla Spies, are urging anyone with information to come forward “no matter how big or small,” after the mother was last seen travelling on a southwest highway.
A leading Queensland family lawyer has launched a firm on the Darling Downs, providing the Toowoomba region with access to high-quality expertise, specialised experience, and fierce support.
Toowoomba police have made an arrest after a number of community members were threatened at knifepoint at the weekend while a young man allegedly went on a crime spree across the city.
More Darling Downs patients receiving cancer treatment will be able to stay in Toowoomba for treatment once a city hospital launches a new department.
A Toowoomba man has been released from custody after pleading guilty to serious, violent, and chilling acts of domestic violence crimes.
A Sunshine Coast apprentice has been sentenced for attacks that included eye gouging, leaving a Toowoomba man with a fractured spine and throwing a wooden stake at a woman.
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A regional Queensland truck driver who mowed down a man with his car in broad daylight on the Toowoomba range has been sentenced for the murder of beloved Brisbane father Paul Sia.
He refused to accept a relationship and made repeated attempts to contact the woman before breaking into her home, threatening to kill her, and posting her personal information to Facebook falsely saying she was new a prostitute in town.
Toowoomba residents could be expected to splash out 50 per cent more on water should council fail to secure external funding for $270m Cressbrook dam upgrade. Here’s a peek at your water bill in 2029:
A Toowoomba man accused of mowing down his friend in an act of revenge has been found guilty of murder
Jordyn Maree Skrinjar has been jailed for six years for her role in a wild crime spree that included robbing a man at knifepoint after offering him sex for cash, and holding up a hotel at gunpoint.
Two young men have been remanded in custody after they allegedly set fire at a tobacconist twice in 48 hours in a remote Queensland town.
More women were killed by an intimate partner in Queensland than in any other state. It is a terrible indictment of the place we love, writes the editor.
Recent tragedies, including multiple fatal shark attacks and dingo bites, have reignited the debate on whether animals who are a threat to humans should be culled. WHAT YOU SAID
Neighbours have described what they heard before police swarmed a rural Qld property and eerie recent history has emerged despite limited information coming from authorities. LATEST.
From going for a walk back through time to strolling through market stalls, here are 10 things to keep you entertained this weekend.
Australian and Singaporean army personnel stationed at the Oakey Army Aviation Base have answered the call to support communities in North Queensland hit hard by recent flooding.
One of Australia’s largest supermarket chains is opening a new Toowoomba store, becoming the anchor tenant inside a major CBD shopping centre.
A Gatton man, who was once an aspiring NRL player, will undergo a mental health assessment before being able to make a bail application next week.
Discover the best dining, drinks, produce and foodie experiences near you in a mouth-watering new take on the Delicious 100 list and vote for your favourite.
Qld residents were forced to rely on amateur storm chasers instead of the weather bureau which failed to predict and alert the state during natural disasters, a new report has revealed.
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Toowoomba on February 7
Here is a list of matters listed at Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Friday.
A Toowoomba and Townsville region man has been found not guilty of raping a heavily intoxicated teenager.
Financial advisers are a steady hand when markets wobble. But do they deliver on the returns front? New data shows that it depends on a few key things.
Trump’s trade war is more political theatre than policy and Australia’s own election circus isn’t far behind. Here’s how Barefoot Investor’s keeping his sanity.
Australians are being warned to brace for a banana price hike as a shortage looms. See why it’s happening and what to expect.
Aussie households have been warned to brace for ongoing power bill increases over the next decade. See why and how it’ll affect you.
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.
Thousands of revellers have inundated Toowoomba’s Queens Park for the Festival of Food and Wine. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS
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.
The sweet smell of barbecue has overtaken the Toowoomba Showground for the annual Meatstock festival. See all the action here.
A trapped, pregnant Qld woman was repeatedly abused by her abattoir worker partner who held a butcher’s knife to her neck and told her she’d “leave in a body bag”. No-one in the home, including her mother-in-law, intervened. *Distressing.
Travellers can get half-price return economy airfares to some of Queensland’s most iconic destinations. SEE THE DETAILS
Queensland homes could be built faster and with less paperwork under a game-changing new building regulation overhaul.
Footage has emerged of a group of women coming to blows outside a popular Toowoomba hotel. See the video here.
Following the collapse of parts of the project, a history of dangerous incidents on the Toowoomba Bypass has resurfaced.
Subscribers to the Toowoomba Chronicle now have access to some great rewards, from restaurant vouchers to discounts on your favourite brands.
The number of Australian women killed by an intimate partner fell in 2024 from the previous year. But for one particular group the toll has risen by 10 per cent.
It’s a different story for Opposition leader Peter Dutton, with a new poll showing just how much the Coalition’s primary support in the suburbs is climbing.
After Donald Trump implied he had spoken to Vladimir Putin multiple times since taking office, the Kremlin has addressed the situation.
All “major pieces” from the midair crash between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter, which killed 67 people, have been recovered as an investigation into the tragedy continues.
Irrigators face significant water price hikes after the competition watchdog handed down its final report into SunWater, slashing its budget amid industry frustration the water distributer was continuing to hire staff despite rising expenses.
A Toowoomba couple’s home turf has won a citywide lawn competition, judged by Broncos captain Adam Reynolds, scoring an amazing prize in the process.
Mayors across southeast Queensland have quietly embarked on a 10-day trip to Singapore, Paris and the UK, in a bid to learn about opportunities for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
See the latest auction and sales results in Toowoomba for last week.
Real estate scams are leaving homebuyers without a deposit and renters without a home, but there are ways to keep your money safe. Find out how to spot the red flags.
Home prices are falling across the country, but these promising regions are bucking the trend with strong growth
A number of Hollywood heavyweights have made secret moves across the country, with some officially calling Australia home.
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.
The singer-songwriter won Best Rock Song for Broken Man at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Taking to the stage, St. Vincent, real name…
The model spoke out after a video criticising Selena was published by the X account of the White House, the official residence and workplace…
Meghan put a call out on behalf of a teen girl who had lost her home, and Billie stepped in to help. In a video posted to her social media channels,…
Check out our latest instalment of sports shorts where we shine a light on the region’s sporting stories.
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds has hinted at a strong Broncos line-up taking the field in their Toowoomba trial match against the Titans this month, as the club sends its entire squad to the Garden City.
Whether it’s futsal, football, cricket, basketball or chess, Iskcon Gyawali loves the thrill of competition. The teen sensation has represent Queensland in multiple sports and has dreams of following in the footsteps of an Australian sporting legend. Details here.
The stunning summer for Toowoomba cricket prodigy Georgia Voll continued on Monday night as she picked up a major trophy at the Australian Cricket Awards. Details here.
He’s the Aussie teen who has played in the Junior Davis Cup alongside Cruz Hewitt and now, after a debut Australian Open, Jeffrey Strydom hopes this will be the first of many grand slams he competes in. Meet the 15-year-old who could be an Aus Open star for years to come.
A Toowoomba social media star has added his name to the history books after setting a stunning world record. See what he said and check out the amazing record attempt here.
A hockey star followed in her father’s footsteps with a special win on the weekend, while a teenage athlete was rewarded for his record-breaking 2024. Check out the major winners from the Sports Darling Downs awards night here.
As a tourist hub, Phuket isn’t a destination traditionally synonymous with foodie wonders. But among the smorgasbord of resorts and major hotels that scatter this town and its surrounds, you’ll find a mingling of eateries, restaurants and street food stars worth your while.
Because Champagne alone isn’t going to cut it.
Collectors wallets were burning with the range of bargains and rare finds at the Toowoomba Swap Meet on Saturday.
The first week of school was extra special for a Toowoomba prep student who just 18-months ago feared she may not see her next Christmas. Here’s how she triumphed.
The Toowoomba Regional Council’s new interim chief executive was responsible for a budget worth more than $4.3bn last year. Here will be the priorities during his short contract:
The Toowoomba Regional Council has been taken to court by residents opposing a new childcare centre on a major intersection, which locals say has been the site of serious crashes.
A planned town centre for one of the region’s fastest-growing communities has been updated for the first time in seven years, with residents now able to give feedback on it. What’s new in the plan.
Toowoomba’s depleted housing stocks are set for a boost in the coming years, after a developer revived plans for a project near the new hospital. Here’s when lots could be available:
A Darling Downs storm chasing chicken has risen to fame for its uncanny ability to remain calm despite the storm clouds behind it. Meet storm ‘Chicken’ here:
Parents of trans children have called on the Qld government to consider the risk of not treating children, days after it was announced gender-affirming treatments of puberty blockers and hormone therapy was to be paused for people under 18.
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