Thrilling bull rides at the Melon Rodeo, big falls and even bigger laughs at the Melon Skiing, and fun time with family and friends were all on offer as thousands turned out for the event at Chinchilla. SEE THE GALLERY:
The Toowoomba Sports Ground was awash with maroon and gold during the Brisbane Broncos Community Day. See our photo gallery here.
A snake expert who catches chook-pen pythons to huge eastern browns in the burbs has spoken out as bite callouts increase across Qld and one region emerges as a deadly hotspot. SEE THE LIST.
Police have established a crime scene after a body was found in a burnt-out car on a country road.
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 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.
Kyle Sandilands recently shocked listeners after revealing he is suffering from brain and aortic aneurysms and will need to undergo urgent surgery. So, what does it mean for the radio host?
My dad was my hero but when he was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2020, our roles began to reverse.
Mia, a 20-year-old university student, took this test to save her life. But it now means she is being discriminated against.
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.
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Police have called for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward after a man was injured when he fell from the bonnet off a white Isuzu D-Max.
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.
Peter Dutton has declared that he has “no doubt the LNP will win” the upcoming federal election despite claiming underdog status. Have your say on who will win. VOTE IN OUR POLL
The casual declaration by two Muslim health care workers that they’d try to kill Israeli patients should lead to a more serious process for anyone seeking to become an Australian citizen, writes Peta Credlin.
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.
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.
Here is a list of matters listed at Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Friday.
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Toowoomba on February 14
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.
The three-day childcare guarantee – Labor’s signature policy ahead of the federal election – will replace the activity test. See details and if you qualify.
The gender pay gap is even bigger in Australia’s gig economy than it is for traditional workers. Find out how women with side hustles can boost their earnings.
Want to set up your child’s future? Here’s the top thing they should study – and the best schools in the nation for teaching it.
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.
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 drop in the number of break-ins and car thefts reported over the Christmas-New Year period is the result of harsh new adult crime, adult time laws, the state government claims
Police are seeking public help to find a two-year-old girl missing from Bundamba since about 1.30pm on Saturday.
You may not know his name, but Selwyn Button’s journey from a childhood playing footy in Cherbourg to the halls of Harvard University – with a few stops in between – is fascinating and inspires his next role helping Indigenous Australians to a prosperous future. THIS IS HIGH STEAKS
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.
Bali police have said one Australian is their main suspect from a shocking melee outside a beach club, where a group of five men claim they were attacked by at least 15 security guards.
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.
One of the three hostages freed by Hamas has been forced to hold an hourglass with a message, as Israel said it is working with the US to get all of its hostages out of Gaza as “quickly as possible”.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month doping ban, but outspoken Australian star Nick Kyrgios has slammed the outcome.
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.
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:
See the latest auction and sales results in Toowoomba for last week.
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.
The Call Me By Your Name star was dropped from projects in early 2021 after he was accused of sexual misconduct, and sending women disturbing…
In a recent interview for Netflix’s Skip Intro podcast, the star reflected on the lack of “safety” and “security” she felt in the early days…
The Flamin’ Hot star and The Good Doctor’s Will Yun Lee are the latest names to sign on to the action epic, as reported by Deadline. Further…
Sheeran was performing the second of two gigs at the Bengaluru’s NICE grounds venue on Sunday, but aimed to give fans a free treat by going back…
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.
A 20-year-old Queensland rugby league star is fighting for life after a car crash left him with severe head and chest injuries. Here’s how you can support him and his family.
As we enter the business end of the Toowoomba cricket competition, we shine a light on the players from each club who could shape the premiership race.
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.
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.
It has been fuel for dozens of movie adaptations, countless miniseries, fan fictions and plays, and now Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice is coming to the Empire Theatre.
A wildlife advocate was called to a Darling Downs cafe after a worker found an unexpected customer, munching into their stash of biscuits.
The Toowoomba Regional Council has won a federal court case relating to carparking that they say will save ratepayers $3m over the next 10 years.
The final payout by the council to its former chief executive Brian Pidgeon remains unknown as the council prepares to welcome an interim CEO.
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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