‘I grappled with it’: Child safety worker’s inspiration for debut novel
With more than a decade working on the frontline with child safety, a Toowoomba mum-of-two has taken inspiration from real-life cases in penning her debut crime novel.
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‘The crisis is real’: Huge 528% spike in surgical cancellations across Downs
A lack of beds and staffing shortages have seen a huge spike in elective surgery cancellation across the downs, with the Queensland Government slammed for ‘poor planning’.
‘It’s an institution’: Swimming club backed by businesses as numbers soar
At more than half a century old, a Downs’ swimming club is back in full swing with the $800k refurbishment of the town’s facilities now complete.
How a brain tumour discovery revealed artist’s hidden talent
A devastating medical diagnosis changed a Jondaryan man’s life, and now he is sharing a newly found talent through his unique and beautful country art pieces.
Wearing our legacy: Western Clydesdales reveal new kit ahead of historic season
For the first time in almost two decades, the Western Clydesdales are back in the Queensland Cup and ready to take on the Canterbury Bulldogs this weekend in their new kit.
‘Kids slip every afternoon’: Calls for urgent upgrade to popular pool
A popular pool used more than 700 times a week is in need of urgent upgrades, says a Toowoomba swimming academy amid major safety concerns.
’It’s scary’: Lessons crucial as Toowoomba pre-teens struggle to swim, says teacher
An award-winning swimming teacher says mandatory lessons in schools are a must, after witnessing “too many” pre teens terrified of the water.
Revealed: 20 rural properties recently sold across the Downs
As more and more people choose to live out their A Country Practice dreams, rural properties are being snatched up with some record sales. See what has been sold in the past month.
Mental health concerns from shootings push new rural hospital
Just six weeks after a deadly shooting, a rural town near Dalby has been given the green light for a new state-of-the-art hospital, with mental health and outreach services available.
TikTok star fined after neighbourhood feud escalates
A Toowoomba man with more than 106k TikTok followers has been charged after a feud with neighbours escalated on New Year’s Eve.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/journalists/morgan-burley/page/4