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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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Coroner reveals ‘freak’ reason pilot was killed in regional Qld crash
The 32-year-old regional Queenslander was the first person to die from a similar crash in the same aircraft since 2008, sparking a major investigation.
Police dog bites teen after he dumps stolen car and runs
A 19-year-old is in custody and nursing a sore arm after he was bitten by a police dog while attempting to evade capture.
Man guilty of awful pub assault at granny’s 60th
A tradesman has walked free from court after being sentenced for punching an unconscious man, breaking his jaw, at a Toowoomba pub while celebrating his girlfriend’s grandmother’s 60th birthday.
LNP’s Bryson Head re-elected in landslide victory
The LNP’s Bryson Head has been re-elected for a second term with plans to tackle health care, youth crime, water security and roads. Find out more.
‘Heartbreaking’: Chinchilla charity forced to close op shop
A Chinchilla charity has been forced to downsize its services in the face of volunteer shortages. Find out more.
Pies to pipes, tarts to darts: Community reaction to bakery closure
A new smoke shop and convenience store has opened at the site of what was the only bakery in this Western Downs’ town, with residents expressing mixed opinions on the new business. Find out more.
Chilling home invasion caught on CCTV as victims beg for their life
Terrifying footage depicts a daughter begging for her father’s life as violent teens armed with weapons bash in their front door in a random robbery It is one of hundreds of youth offences that the LNP has pledged to stop.
Greens’ wishlist wipe-out as minor parties lose power in savage election slump
All three of Queensland’s bigger minor parties have gone backwards in a shock result few saw coming, with One Nation’s future as a political force now in question.
Premier’s early phone call after critics slam ‘pathetic’ speech
Defiant in a speech to party faithful on Saturday night that critics labelled ‘pathetic’, Steven Miles has this morning called his successor.
‘Turning point’: How new Premier claimed victory after tight count
David Crisafulli has ushered in a new era for Queensland in front of a raucous legion of supporters. HOW ELECTION NIGHT UNFOLDED
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