More than 40,000 sandbags have been distributed across Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley as councils suspend key services and close facilities in preparation for what’s left of Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
The worker suffered a serious injury after he fired the gun into his chest but his employer claims there were sufficient protections in place which should have prevented the incident.
Police have stood up their disaster management centre as Cyclone Alfred lurches its way inland, bringing the near certainty of torrential rain and flash flooding.
Queensland is in for some heavy rain and damaging wind as Cyclone Alfred moves inland. See the Toowoomba Regional Council’s flood mapping here.
Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba residents have 36 hours to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, as the Queensland Government confirms state schools will shut for two days. READ THE LATEST
The war medals were found in Goggs Street, Toowoomba and police want to return them to their rightful owner.
Police have charged a southwest man with the alleged murder of a much-loved Toowoomba mum who was shot and killed in broad daylight.
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Police have dramatically arrested a man who allegedly fled to a popular high school, after a raid uncovered multiple guns and nearly a kilogram of meth. WATCH THE VIDEO
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they continue to investigate a shooting in North Toowoomba.
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