From Malaysia to Roma: The quest to return a soldier’s dog tags
The Virtual War Memorial Australia is on the hunt for family members of a Roma born soldier whose dog tags were recently discovered on a beach in Malaysia.
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Annual remembrance run for police officer killed in line of duty
It has been eight years since the tragic death of Toowoomba police officer Brett Forte but his legacy runs on as hundreds raise money to support police families.
‘Still living and breathing it’: Clean up continues for flood-stricken farmers
More than two months since record-breaking floods struck western Queensland, farmers are still picking up the pieces. While the land is as lush as ever it hides the devastating reality our farmers are still faced with.
Why renewable project may save farming family’s legacy
While some members of a rural community are divided over a proposed renewable energy project, a group of sheep graziers say it’s a lifeline to a struggling wool industry.
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Man’s bid to bring $25k ‘cuddle bed’ to Toowoomba hospital
Bruce McGowan was able to say goodbye to his wife Belinda the right way, and he wants to make possible in Toowoomba through the delivery of a $25,000 bed to a city hospital. How you can help:
‘Jealousy, possessiveness, obsessiveness’: How to spot abuse before it escalates
This elusive form of abuse can be hard to spot and sometimes it’s only after leaving that the signs become visible – but sometimes that’s too late.
‘Nothing short of a miracle’: How 5yo girl defied the odds after horror horse fall
After a tragic horse riding accident, Emilee Scholefield’s family were told their five year old daughter would likely never walk or talk again but after years of intensive therapy she has defied the odds.
Lockyer Valley woman to represent Australia in ancient sport
A Lockyer Valley resident will represent Australia at the World Horse Archery Championships. Here’s how you could get to see her in action at the Queensland Championships in Laidley.
‘Just amazing’: Warbirds bring crowds to David Hack Classic
History was made at the 2025 David Hack Classic with the arrival of a warbird that supported our soldiers during the Battle of Milne Bay.
Gallery: Business disABILITY Awards 2025
People living with a disability don’t want pity, they want independence, and Toowoomba’s disABILITY Awards have acknowledged the companies and individuals who have gone above and beyond to ensure people with a disability are seen in the same way as anyone else.
Regional flavours of high country at Hampton Festival
The ever-popular Hampton Festival, which celebrates everything Queensland’s high country has to offer, made a major change this year to keep up with a successful run of sold out crowds.
Funeral livestream scam preying on grieving loved ones
Heartless scammers have used the funeral of a beloved Toowoomba woman to target grieving loved ones in the latest example of a sickening growing online trend.
Vale Louise: Community farewells beloved Toowoomba mother
The life of a Toowoomba mother will be honoured today as her loved ones say goodbye to their cherished friend, sister, daughter and community warrior.
‘Things have to change’: Minister’s pledge to DFV victim-survivors
Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Minister Amanda Camm has vowed to turn the tide on domestic violence, signalling a potential overhaul of current funding and judicial measures.
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