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‘I’m gonna smash you one day c–t’: Mother’s vile threats revealed
A Western Downs mother has faced court after sending dozens of threatening texts to her daughter after a dispute over payments for a car turned ugly.
Mayor reflects on key issues facing Western Downs in 2025
After the highs and lows of 2024 which featured opposition to a major project and some fresh faces on council, Western Downs mayor Andrew Smith has looked back on his first year in the role.
The simple steps boss skipped which could have saved school-based apprentice’s life
The shattered family of a Queensland teenager killed in a workplace incident have called out the “little” penalty given to the man meant to be supervising their son.
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Pensioner pulls out illegal devices in court to defend speeding fine
A pensioner who originally profusely contested a Toowoomba speeding fine quickly changed his mind after he was told the device he relied on for his defence was illegal.
Work stops at MacIntyre Wind Farm after worker death
Two subcontractors linked to a fatality at the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria are also engaged in building the southern hemisphere’s largest wind farm in the Southern Downs.
Focused, arrogant? The man who became Qld’s 41st Premier
Figures central to David Crisafulli’s rise to power have detailed what the man himself is really like when the microphones and cameras are off. WATCH NOW
Morning shop masturbation lands ex-serviceman in court
A former Australian Army serviceman has pleaded guilty to exposing himself in public after two women and a child were confronted by the masturbating bus driver at a busy Toowoomba shopping centre carpark.
CommBank breaks a big share price barrier
In the space of minutes on Monday Commonwealth Bank shares hit $150 and its market cap reached $250bn. Where to next?
New ministerial role for local MP to serve South West region
The new LNP state government has created several assistant minister roles to provide residents living in regional Queensland with a direct line to the premier.
Exposed: the Queensland aged care homes failing residents
More than half of Queensland aged care homes are falling short of care targets as providers blame a severe workforce shortage. See the full list.
‘Prepare to leave’: 20 crews battle raging bushfire
A large, fast-moving fire is burning along the Moonie Highway, near the Kinkora and Currajong State Forests in the state’s southwest.
Police allege woman ‘indecently dealt with’ vulnerable person
Police have charged a Toowoomba woman with a number of concerning offences after an alleged incident involving a ‘mentally impaired person’.
How Trump’s presidency could impact Qld exports, inflation, interest rates
A Trump presidency could delay interest rate relief for Queenslanders under high mortgage stress and hurt agricultural producers exporting to the United States, experts have warned. SPECIAL REPORT
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