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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

Newly engaged father dies in hospital after hit and run

A newly engaged man who spent nearly a month fighting for life in a Brisbane hospital after being hit by a car in Toowoomba on New Year’s Eve has died from his injuries. LATEST.

Police & Courts

Abattoir found guilty of safety blunder leading to worker’s shooting

Following a workplace shooting accident, a Queensland abattoir has been found guilty of violating their health and safety duty.

What's On

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: 10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend

From local punk concert to a night at the ballet these are ten things you can do in Toowoomba this weekend.

Police & Courts

Lehrmann’s huge call ahead of rape trial

The former political staffer will seek to avoid the judgment of a jury at his next court appearance.

News

99% Qld women polled say they want Crisafulli to add rape to law reforms

A new poll of Queensland women reveals overwhelming demand for the LNP to make rape a part of adult crime, adult time law reforms.

Police & Courts

Boy, 16, accuses mum of framing him in act of revenge

A young boy claimed his mother sent herself threatening messages from his account in retaliation for denying her drug money.

Police & Courts

Toowoomba’s biggest upcoming court cases set for 2025

In the hustle and bustle of court, some cases stand out, lingering in the minds and hearts of the community. These are some of the big upcoming cases of 2025 related to Toowoomba.

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