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Award-winning journalist Peta McEachern is the senior court reporter at The Chronicle. The fierce advocate is passionate about regional journalism, covers numerous news rounds, and specialises in court, crime, and breaking news coverage.

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Under 6s coach headbutts man in sideline attack

Under 6s coach headbutts man in sideline attack

Despite a violent past and headbutting an elderly man at a kids’ game, a former coach was spared a conviction, leaving him to pursue his dream of building an island paradise in Vanuatu with his wife.

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Darling Downs teen’s brutal robbery spree ends in probation

Darling Downs teen’s brutal robbery spree ends in probation

A teenage boy who punched a 10-year-old nine times and kicked him while on the ground has escaped jail time despite pleading guilty to attempted robbery.

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Lehrmann rape trial: Judge earmarks 2026 date

Lehrmann rape trial: Judge earmarks 2026 date

After dragging before the courts for three years, a date has been set for Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial, if he’s unsuccessful in his bid to have the case permanently halted.

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Carton of booze, 0.153 BAC: Grim details of fatal crash revealed

Carton of booze, 0.153 BAC: Grim details of fatal crash revealed

Details of a drunk driver’s deadly rampage that claimed the life of a beloved Toowoomba man who was a “great mate to many,” were revealed in court while he awaits judgment.

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Crows Nest drug busts land green thumbs in court

Crows Nest drug busts land green thumbs in court

Darling Downs residents with a knack for gardening found themselves in hot water after police found their cannabis crops.

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Brain freeze: No conviction cold comfort for ice cream eating drink driver

Brain freeze: No conviction cold comfort for ice cream eating drink driver

A magistrate said it was “remarkable” that this driver was breathing, let alone able to start his car, after registering a blood-alcohol level almost seven times the legal limit.

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Update on murder case of mum accused of burning kids alive

Update on murder case of mum accused of burning kids alive

Here’s everything known so far about the triple murder case of a Queensland mum accused of burning three young children alive in a Toowoomba home.

Produce truck rolls on major south west highway

Produce truck rolls on major south west highway

A truck driver was rushed to hospital after his rig crashed and rolled on the Warrego Highway.

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‘Menace’ home invader walks free after ‘crime wave’

‘Menace’ home invader walks free after ‘crime wave’

A teenage car thief has walked free from court after pleading guilty to 38 property crimes, including stealing vehicles and breaking into homes from Toowoomba to Brisbane.

Police & Courts

Horror escape: Pregnant woman wakes to vile DV attack

Horror escape: Pregnant woman wakes to vile DV attack

A pregnant woman, half-naked and terrified, fled to a Toowoomba nursing home after her partner brutally attacked her and threatened to kill her.

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