‘Deeply humbled’: Our 2025 King’s Birthday honours list revealed
Clive Berghofer wasn’t the only Toowoomba resident recognised — here are our winners from the 2025 King’s Birthday honours list:
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‘Stroke of luck’: War medals spotted at regional Qld tip
An eagle-eyed regional Queensland council worker has prevented some priceless war medals from ending up in landfill when the heavy machinery operator spotted an unusual container amid a pile of waste. Now the search is on to find their rightful owner.
Smiling for Sadie: Town’s incredible celebration after tragic death
In defiance of heartache, an extraordinary Queensland town banded together to host an extraordinary birthday party to celebrate the life of a five-year-old girl whose chair at school now sits empty.
The heartwarming program connecting unlikely friends
A program created to help elderly people deal with social isolation might offer its volunteers as much benefit as its clients. Find out how In Great Company helped this Toowoomba man deal with grief.
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Dodgy builder’s high-roller fantasy exposed as $1.3m swindle leaves victims homeless
A Qld builder lived out his high-roller fantasy while his victims were left helpless, a court has been told. SEE HIS EXPENSES
How award-winning dessert destination became city’s meeting place
This popular dessert spot has been through four rebrands, survived Covid-19 lockdowns, a cost-of-living crisis, and it is still as popular as ever. Find out how Toowoomba’s only gelato shop has been such a success.
‘He would have been very proud’: Toowoomba boy runs 100km honouring late grandfather
After 13 hours this Toowoomba Grammar boy crossed the 100km finish line, raising more than $30,000 in the process.
‘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.
South West Queensland reports downturns in telecommunications complaints
New data has revealed Queensland is the only state to see a downward trend in telecommunications complaints, however financial hardship reports concerns rise.
Search to find Australia’s most dedicated farm worker begins
Australia’s most dedicated agriculture workers are going head to head in a competition to find the best in the industry. This is your chance to nominate your loyal four-legged farmhand
Philanthropists’ surprise million-dollar donation to lifesaving service
This year’s LifeFlight Gala was extra special with a surprise announcement from philanthropist Clive Berghofer. See the photo gallery here.
Doggies take one last lap for charity
Furry friends walked with honour alongside their companion’s at the final Million Paws Walk at Queens Park on Sunday. See the photos here.
Mum in wheelchair finally granted access to belongings after being evicted
A Queensland mum in a wheelchair has finally been granted access to the property she was evicted from, following a saga she says highlights the shocking extent of the state’s housing crisis.
‘Happy, bright’ Leia’s final act was to save other children
Friends and family of a four-year-old who died in a tragic accident have revealed how the happy and bright little girl saved multiple lives.
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