Our Journalists

Michael Nolan is the Chronicle’s crime and emergency reporter covering fires, floods and offenders. He started his career with the Warrego Watchman in the far flung reaches of Southwest Queensland before working in magazines and PR in Brisbane. He has also worked for the South Burnett Times and the Warwick Daily News. Michael joined the Chronicle in 2019.

Michael Nolan

Latest

Council

‘Cutting the cloth’: Council to freeze hiring after budget blowout

The council has revealed some of the potential measures that will be introduced to plug a multimillion dollar budget blackhole.

Business

Watch: See what’s happening inside old Lincraft building

This iconic building, which stands in the centre of Toowoomba’s CBD, is getting a much-needed facelift after former owner Lincraft moved out. TAKE A VIDEO TOUR

Police & Courts

Police cars allegedly rammed by man evading arrest

A man is in custody after he was arrested in dramatic scenes that saw two police cars rammed in a stolen car.

Police & Courts

Man not co-operating with police after tomahawk attack

A man has been rushed to hospital following a tomahawk attack, but has declined help from the police.

Police & Courts

‘Challenging, traumatic, worthwhile’: Why you should join the police

From chasing criminals on foot, to tracking them with covert surveillance and hi-tech tools, searching bushland on horseback or rescuing people from flood water – the varied life of a copper will be on display at the Toowoomba career expo.

Police & Courts

Man stabbed at hotel in suspected domestic violence incident

The man suffered a non-life threatening puncture wound.

UPDATEDSunshine Coast

Subaru allegedly stolen, speeding after shots fired into house

Witnesses have described the “scary” moments after a man, who now faces 30 charges, allegedly fired shots at a home. LATEST.

Business

Revealed: Documents show why popular health care business collapsed

What was once a highly-respected and award-winning health care business providing specialist support for people with severe injuries and disabilities was carrying millions in liabilities, documents have revealed.

Dalby

‘Trapped’: Tradie’s plea to workers after 20,000 volt powerline strike

A young roofer suffered horrific burns after a metal batten he was carrying made contact with an overhead powerline that ought to have been disconnected. Now he is on a mission to raise awareness of the danger hanging over the heads of thousands of workers.

What's On

‘Weird but simple’: How Freddie Mercury will save the world

The jukebox musical, jam-packed with Queen’s greatest hits, will rock Toowoomba State High School.

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/journalists/michael-nolan/page/3