A man who neglected, starved, and tortured his new girlfriend’s toddler has been sentenced for her murder, after the missing girl’s remains were uncovered on the banks of a regional Queensland town’s water supply in 2020.
A new era in Toowoomba Cricket is here, with a groundbreaking announcement set to change the landscape of women’s cricket in the Darling Downs for years to come. Check out the details of the brand new competition set to start this season here.
The wife of a motorcyclist who died after a horror motocross track tragedy says she is grateful her husband died doing something he loved so much as an appeal is launched to help the family.
A major youth crime taskforce has returned to the Darling Downs, this time charging juveniles with almost 80 offences. Watch the footage here.
Les Stephson lost his wife of over 60 years, but he still makes sure to collect Fae’s favourite flowers from their award-winning garden and puts them aside for her. SEE THE VIDEO
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the golden age of railway travel, and in ‘premier’ style, is on offer during the final weekend of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. More here.
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With two teens already sentenced, the remaining person charged over their alleged involvement in the death of photographer Robert Brown is set to face court for murder.
The heartless destruction of more than 100 graves at the Drayton Cemetery rocked our city. The repair bill will be huge and it is time we come together and start raising money, writes Toowoomba Chronicle columnist Greg Johnson.
The Brisbane Olympics organising committee boss has questioned the value of the state government’s plan to spend $1.6bn on a temporary athletics arena at the old QEII Stadium.
There are fears of an all-out war as Israeli troops move north and Iran plots a move to avenge the deaths of Hezbollah members killed in a dual wave of blasts.
Some working dogs can run over 600km in a week while helping out on the farm, and this Outback Queensland grazier’s kelpie Bear is mustering up points to be crowned Australia’s hardest working dog.
A mother charged over her daughter’s death says she is investigating why an autopsy was performed on her child and who is responsible for bringing a “neglect” case against her. LATEST.
Misinformation laws are not there to protect you, they are there to protect the powerful from scrutiny, writes Matt Canavan.
Corporate Australia is finally waking up to the threat Labor poses to the business sector, as the Albanese government, filled with radical ideologues, finds new and creative ways to thwart development.
A Sunshine Coast boy with dreams of being an electrical engineer has lost an eye and has a long road to recovery ahead of him after a tragic double-fatal crash on the weekend which claimed the life of his best friend.
A man has been found guilty of torturing and murdering a toddler, while the mother has been cleared of the same charges, which were laid following a massive search for the girl’s body in Chinchilla.
Youth crime snapshot: A handful of teens fronted Toowoomba court on more than 100 charges, from a 16-year-old who almost killed his mate in a stolen car crash, to a terrifying and violent home invasion.
A former Central Queensland Capras and Ipswich Jets player and infantry soldier has been charged with child grooming and two counts of rape.
GALLERY: From the grandstand to the field – we look back at the scintillating tries, heated moments and the passionate fans from the last decade of Toowoomba Rugby League grand finals.
A Queensland Health executive has been reminded of the importance of being impartial after her newsletter promoted Labor’s campaign and pledge to build a satellite hospital.
The European Union’s foreign policy chief has condemned the use of exploding pagers which claimed the lives of 12 people in Lebanon, including two children.
Here is a list of matters listed at Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Toowoomba on September 19
An Oakey father has bombarded the mother of his children with ‘offensive’ messages only two weeks after he was sentenced for her assault.
A new ‘win-win’ homebuying scheme backed by one of Australia’s biggest lenders can get property seekers into a home for as little as $10,000.
Have you ever bought something and immediately regretted it? Millions of Aussies have, and we can train our brains to do better.
Attempts by our MPs to solve one of Australia’s most pressing issues usually ‘make it worse not better’ and the experts now warn ‘it’s happening again’.
An exclusive study has revealed the surprising amount the average Aussie has tucked away in savings, shares, home equity and super. How do you measure up?
The sweet smell of barbecue has overtaken the Toowoomba Showground for the annual Meatstock festival. See all the action here.
Here’s all the action from the red carpet of the St Joseph’s College Toowoomba Inauguration Ball:
It has been revealed what happened inside a Toowoomba hotel room when a sawn-off shotgun blasted a 16-year-old girl, almost severing her arm and left her fighting for life.
Council candidates have delivered some thought-provoking and contentious answers during a mammoth election forum. Read the highlights here.
Women in regional Queensland are fighting for a choice to see a female doctor, with many forced to see male gynaecologists for intimate exams due to staffing shortages.
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car at Ipswich overnight.
The state government is poised to appoint a new Parole Board president, as the LNP says the job should not be filled until after the election.
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.
Anthony Stewart, who was Paul Hogan’s accountant, is facing up to five years behind bars if he is convicted of the alleged conspiracy to defraud the US.
Stephanie Browitt – who suffered horrific burns in the volcano eruption that killed her father Paul and sister Krystal — has finally settled a four-year battle.
Sonic booms from low flying Israeli jets shook Beiruit as Hezbollah’s chief broke his silence, saying explosive devices crossed ‘all red lines’ and could be ‘called a declaration of war’.
The late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi died alongside Princess Diana, has been accused of multiple sexual assaults amid claims the luxury store covered up the alleged abuse.
The US has cut official interest rates for the first time in four years, but don’t hold your breath for Aussie cuts to come quickly.
The coming months will mark a test over Australia’s bet on so-called “dovish” rate hikes.
CEOs felt they went the extra mile by investing up big for Australia, only to be ambushed on industrial relations.
Its chaos on the island after another builder walks off The Block — the second in a month — leaving the show under a dark cloud this season.
Shock has set in as ‘cheap suburbs’ join hundreds of others where a mid range home is now priced over $1m – out of reach for the majority of families, and still rising.
Some of the biggest celebrity splits can end up costing the people involved millions and millions of dollars — but what does it mean for their homes?
A defiant lady is refusing to move from her home that is perched precariously on a clifftop and is held up by wooden planks and pilings after it was hit by multiple landslides.
Big names such as Jay-Z and Justin Bieber are said to be distancing themselves from longtime friend Sean “Diddy” Combs as he faces serious charges in the US.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in January in favour of her son King Frederik and his Australian wife Queen Mary, has been hospitalised after an accident at her home.
Eva Mendes has made a surprising announcement about her future in Hollywood, 10 years after her last film.
A very well-known actor was spotted in LA after undergoing a dramatic makeover for his latest role.
The Garden City’s basketball stars of tomorrow will be in action over the weekend with the under-12 state titles taking place. Check out our preview of the three teams and the players to watch.
The usual suspects were on display at Nissan State Titles, showing Queensland selectors why they’re the best in the biz. But with so many new faces eyeing a maroon dress, who really stood out? Full list inside:
BEST OF THE BEST: With the Eagles and Hawks reigning supreme in 2024, we’re now casting an eye back over the TRL premiership winners of the past decade to see how they compare.
A Queensland Cup side has helped three players make their NRL/NRLW debuts over the last month alone, adding to an ever-growing list of players thriving in the region. See what makes the program so special here.
The talent pool of netball in Queensland is ever growing, and if the recent Under-12s School Sport Nationals are anything to go by, there’s no slowing down. Meet the squads and hear how they brought home gold and bronze:
The best rugby league players in the Darling Downs faced off on Saturday in a remarkable day of TRL grand finals. We have run the rule over the action to reveal the 20 star performers. See who made the list from your club here.
Did we catch you in action at the Toowoomba Rugby League grand finals? Check out our massive grand final gallery featuring tries, tackles and celebrations from Saturday’s games here.
One of Australia’s most loved children’s entertainers is coming to Toowoomba with a show set to dazzle her young fans.
A regional theatre championing youth arts has celebrated its tenth anniversary following the sad passing of its namesake benefactor.
Just weeks after vandals caused more than $500,000 in damage to some of the oldest graves in Toowoomba, readers have had their say on the crime. Your say here:
Families with loved ones whose graves were damaged during a shocking act of vandalism can access financial support. Read the full list of memorials desecrated here:
A large vacant parcel in a fast-growing Toowoomba region town could become the community’s most significant new development in years.
CFMEU officials in regional Queensland have promised to campaign aggressively against Labor at the upcoming state election after the militant union was forced in administration.
Guidelines to treat the 750,000-plus Australians who have Long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome are more than two decades old. See the plan to fix them.
Another Covid Christmas could be on the cards, but what exactly will it mean for Victoria? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
There’s now a greener option for one of the most underrated vehicles on the market, the Kia Carnival has gone hybrid.
Every year, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers gets the party started in the most entertaining way it can, and 2024 promises to have the wildest events yet. Here’s everything you need to know.
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