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Kate Stephenson is a Court reporter at The Chronicle in Toowoomba. She covers a range of news rounds with a strong passion for regional and human interest stories. Previously, she worked as a General news reporter at the Cairns Post and in Brisbane at the Courier Mail.

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Police & Courts

‘Family in crisis’: Sad truth behind rampant youth offending

A dark reality sits behind the unbridled offending of two young sisters, reflecting back a larger issue in our community an expert has warned.

Police & Courts

Christmas release sought for accused violent home invaders

Two young men accused of targeting seniors in a string of armed and violent robberies sought release ahead of Christmas holidays.

Police & Courts

Witness no-show halts movement of Toowoomba murder trial

A woman accused of the murder of 25-year-old Thor Morgan had her case delayed after a key witness failed to show in court.

Community News

PHOTOS: Wonderland draws largest opening night crowd in event history

In a bumper start to the jolly season, Toowoomba’s premier Christmas event has drawn its biggest opening night crowd yet. See our photo gallery.

Police & Courts

‘Get him’: Passing punter bashed and robbed by ‘cowardly’ duo

Two strangers came together to viciously beat and rob a passer-by while he waited for his Uber outside a Toowoomba pub.

Police & Courts

‘Incredible incentive to flee’: Qld man on murder charge gets bail

A young Qld man who police allege killed a 44-year-old during a brawl over dogs and a damaged car in a small country town is back on the streets but not without these conditions.

UpdatedRegional News

Tributes flow for young mum killed in crash with three tiny girls

The Southern Downs community has rallied to support the family of a young mum of three who was tragically killed in a crash involving her three little girls just weeks before Christmas.

Police & Courts