The deputy director of public prosecutions has called for a 15-year prison sentence for Jason and Kerrie Struhs after they were found guilty of their eight-year-old daughter’s manslaughter.
A 10-storey project that will become Toowoomba’s tallest building has been given a major boost after the council gave it a $1m discount. Here’s why.
Police are urging the driver of a vehicle involved in an incident with a child outside a Toowoomba childcare centre to come forward.
New information has come to light surrounding the movements of a missing regional Queensland mother, who hasn’t been seen or heard from since February 2. Footage and update here.
From meeting the Broncos to miniature train rides and shows, there’s something for everyone this weekend. See what’s on here.
The man accused of brutally murdering a Millmerran rugby league icon has claimed in court he was threatened with a gun.
Sally Maconochie had “everything that normally holds the pelvic organs in place ripped from the bone” during childbirth. This is why she hopes she may be able to run again.
Mia, a 20-year-old university student, took this test to save her life. But it now means she is being discriminated against.
Back pain affects one in six Aussies. But if you want to try to prevent it, these are five exercises you can do three times a week at home.
How much energy should you consume for your body type each day? Check with our weight vs. energy calculator.
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A new dog groomer has opened a salon in Newtown to make your dog feel as lush as they look after a bath and brush.
A bourbon-drinking Qld man stumbles into a lingerie shop. The “extremely uncomfortable” acts that follow end in a call to the cops.
After being labelled “one of Toowoomba’s most beautiful homes” in 1993, this recently renovated property seems to have upheld this impressive title. See inside the home that could set property records.
For a Queensland boy, mere seconds was the difference between life or death when he encountered a common hairy caterpillar and had a severe anaphylactic reaction.
A Queensland MP who heads a reformed alliance to fight attacks on Jewish people has called for a thorough investigation into antisemitism in NSW Health after a shocking hate speech video filmed inside a hospital.
A Sunshine Coast police officer who drove recklessly, sometimes at more than double the speed limit, during a police chase in suburban Maroochydore streets has had a win in court.
If there is a tragedy which encapsulates the full horror of Australia’s domestic violence crisis, it’s the tragedy which struck the Clarke family in 2020. But as DV rates continue to soar, we must consider – is enough being done to stop this scourge?
Animosity towards the ABC is running high. It’s fallen out of favour with everyday Australians, and it may be facing extinction. writes Des Houghton.
A convicted sexual offender and ice addict threw a kettle full of boiling water at a woman and later tried to smash his way into her home with an axe.
Want to win one of five double passes to the Broncos and Titans trial match on Sunday? Here’s what you need to do to be in the running.
Sitting in a cold grey interview room on death row, across from some of the United States’ most prolific women serial killers, former Queensland criminologist Dr Kathryn Whiteley wants to know what leads them to crime.
The Youth Justice Minister has defended the appointment of the wife of the Treasurer’s chief of staff as the head of the state government’s legal expert panel that will advise on its Adult Crime Adult Time legislation.
Meatstock is set to return to the Garden City in less than a month. Meet the father who will compete in the prestigious strongman event alongside his daughter next month.
We shine a light on the future stars of tennis in the Garden City. Check out which young guns have been making their mark here.
Ground has been broken on a six-storey luxury residential tower on the edge of the Toowoomba CBD, which the developers promise will include features “never been offered before” in the Garden City.
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Toowoomba on February 14
Here is a list of matters listed at Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Friday.
Police are now focusing on a town of just 400 people amid “grave fears” for a missing mum, who lost contact with family just before her 29th birthday. LATEST.
Apple has finally released its streaming platform on rival Android devices, and is offering users a seven-day free trial amid pressure to open up its tightly-controlled systems.
The banking giant is the closest thing Australia has to a real-time measure of the economy. And big investors are now betting on an important shift coming.
Homeowners may be welcoming the prospect of imminent mortgage relief, but imminent rate cuts could unleash a hidden force that will affect the cost of living.
Another of Australia’s big four banks has cut interest rates for one group of borrowers, ahead of the RBA’s highly anticipated February meeting.
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.
Audiences in five Aussie cities are in store for a blend of “comedy and never-seen-before acrobatics” when Corteo arrives on our shores later this year. See the video.
International growth is on the cards for the Sunshine Coast Airport after a major draft scheme was given the green light last year, but federal funding is needed for plans to take shape.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton on the reasons Prime Minister Anthony Albanses has let Australia down.
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 national broadcaster, which complains about a lack of funding, missed out on a slice of the lucrative merchandising pie of a brand that “will be around for 100 years”. See why.
The swimming champion has revealed a completely different side to her out of the pool, as she sets out on new missions to save lives overseas and help young Aussies.
Hamas has released the names of three hostages due to be released later today in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israel after increasing fears over the future of the ceasefire.
A sex tape allegedly featuring Kanye West could be released by a Hollywood “fixer” as rumours surround the state of his marriage to Australian wife, Bianca Censori.
Where the trend in business is to slim down, spin-off and simplify, Ryan Stokes has been going in the other direction.
Toowoomba has plenty of NFL fans and a huge amount of them were packed into the city’s venue dedicated to American sports. See our gallery here:
The promise of sweeping steep steel tariffs is set to deliver the first big test for Anthony Albanese’s relationship with the White House in the Trump 2.0 era.
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright and wife Kaia Wright have listed their renovated rural home complete with croc pen big enough for a monster saltie. Check out the before and after reno pics.
A 32-year-old Aussie clothing store worker bought a mind-blowing 17 homes last year while interest rates were rising, and says ‘if I can do it, anyone can’.
Known to be one of the richest women in television, Oprah Winfrey has built up an extraordinary fortune. But her humble roots are revealed through her childhood homes.
Reality TV queen Christina Haack’s public battle to end her bitter divorce to ex Josh Hall just took another ugly turn.
Fantasy and romantasy (shorthand: dragons and sex) are so hot right now, with fans flocking to yet another twist on the genre: mashed-up fairytales for the grown-ups.
The ABC’s failure to secure merchandising rights for TV mega-hit Bluey has seen the public broadcaster miss out on a massive financial windfall….
Nearly three years after dramatically exiting The Block, fashion influencer Elle Ferguson explains the fallout – and why “we weren’t even in our bodies”.
The Oscar-winning actress revealed at a Berlin International Film Festival press conference on Friday, that she is taking the rest of the year…
Clubmates will become rivals this weekend when the Western Clydesdales City and Country squads go head-to-head. Here’s our look at the stars players to watch.
Check out our latest instalment of sports shorts where we shine a light on the region’s sporting stories.
TRL TRACKER: A TRL club has made one of the biggest moves this off-season with the acquisition of an elite playmaker. Details here.
The Gold Coast Titans have won a stampede to sign boom Year 9 twins from King’s Christian College, but a Logan City young gun from Cameron Smith’s old school remains hot property.
The Toowoomba Mountaineers have signed two pivotal players with unrivalled experience for their 2025 QSL team. Details here.
After a midtable finish in 2024, the Western Clydesdales have their sights set on making a statement in this year’s Mal Meninga Cup. Check out our season preview here.
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.
Forget shuffling menus and delivery wait times, these quick and easy fried rice recipes are the sure-fire answer to what’s for dinner tonight.
Nothing says good morning like a classic, buttered slice of banana bread, and you can make your favourite loaves, muffins and cakes from home.
A wildlife advocate was called to a Darling Downs cafe after a worker found an unexpected customer, munching into their stash of biscuits.
Scones, slices and cakes are the “stable foundations” of all country agricultural shows — now three societies are building a movement they believe will safeguard them into the future.
The final payout by the council to its former chief executive Brian Pidgeon remains unknown as the council prepares to welcome an interim CEO.
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.
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.
Toowoomba’s leaders from three levels of government will finally meet again for the first time in nine months — and one major issue will be on the agenda.
Iconic Australian film character, Johnny Spiteri, known for asking the court who will pay for his bus fare in Gettin’ Square, returns to the big screen to teach us all a bit about mateship. Find out how Toowoomba got a starring role:
Whether they are sparkies, plumbers, mechanics or hairdressers, these apprentices are tackling the tools of their trade. Vote for you favourite here.
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