Man who brutalised ex-partner guilty of 56 crimes
A “controlling” man’s “terrifying, despicable, and disgusting,” reign of terror on a woman he was “supposed to care for” was laid bare in court as he blamed her for his 56 charge crime spree.
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‘Bullied’: Councillors targeted as conspiracy theorists flood fluoride debate
Queensland’s local councils are being relentlessly lobbied by anti-fluoride conspiracy theorists – including a prolific group founded by a ‘sovereign citizen’ and holocaust denier.
‘Rest easy brother’: Outpouring of grief after tragic discovery at dam
The 45-year-old man reportedly jumped off the dam wall but was unable to resurface, prompting a police search that came to a tragic end in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Influencers in hot water: Qld’s social media stars in court
From drink driving, to fraud, to a “haymaker style” assault on a pizza shop worker, see the “embarrassing” acts that saw Queensland’s social media stars make headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2024.
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‘Drivers do change’: Why you can expect to pulled over this week
Police are getting an early start to the school holidays and will be out in force to blunt what has been a deadly year on our roads.
Heavy rain, storms set to soak Qld over the weekend
Widespread downpours, possible flash flooding and thunderstorms are on the cards for the vast majority of Queensland this weekend, with some areas warned to expect up to 50mm of rain.
Murder accused tells detectives ‘hero’ story of ‘trying to catch a killer’
The jury has heard an interview taken hours after a Toowoomba pensioner was found dismembered inside his home, in which the neighbour accused of his murder told detectives he stumbled upon the crime scene before setting it alight.
Top rated Queensland childcare centres revealed
The top rated and underperforming childcare centres across Queensland have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive videos.
‘Handfuls’: Bloody saw, shower claims in mutilation murder trial
Unsettling descriptions of what investigators were faced with after the alleged murder and mutilation of a Qld pensioner and his “loyal” dog have been revealed in court alongside horrific photos of a handheld circular saw. *DISTRESSING.
NAMED: 20 South West Qld drug offenders exposed
Across the wider region, police have recorded thousands of drug offences in the past year. Here’s who faced court over drug related offences across the southwest region.
Shock as brawlers armed with bats meet up for 50-person fight
Dozens descended on a Toowoomba park for what appeared to have been an organised brawl. Armed with baseball bats they blocked off the nearby streets with their cars.
Festive cheer to light up the Western Downs
After five years the Dalby Christmas Street Party will return next Thursday, kicking off a month of festive events across the region. Find out more.
New Western Downs breweries reveal planned opening dates
Western Downs beer lovers will have something to celebrate with Chinchilla’s first two breweries revealing when they plan to be pouring their first cold ones.
Man almost beaten to death on street of regional Qld town
Police are on the hunt for a group of men who allegedly gang-bashed a lone man on the streets of Toowoomba during the early hours of the morning.
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