Dalby woman captivates with award winning photo
An unwavering passion for the Australian agriculture industry led a Dalby mum to win a national photography award. See her outstanding work here.
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Containment work under way as forest fire burns into second day
Water bombers have been deployed as authorities work to contain a large bush fire burning north of Miles.
Young people forced to live in hospitals, pay $74/day amid NDIS fiasco
Hundreds of Queenslanders are languishing in long-stay hospital beds as they wait for more suitable NDIS accommodation.
Cruel trolls target families of teens killed in horror crashes
Kelly and her family’s grief after her daughter Jemmah’s horrific death feels forbidden, and after the worst moment of their lives they were targeted by hundreds of online trolls. Read her heartbreaking story
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Third death in week after town’s latest horror truck crash
New details have emerged following a horror crash between a truck and car northwest of Toowoomba, which has killed an elderly man and left both lanes of the Warrego Highway closed. It comes amid a shocking spate of road deaths.
Energy giant accused of illegal drilling, acknowledges ‘past mistakes’
A major energy company has again been accused of illegal drilling under Western Downs farmland, with Lock the Gate calling for the State Government to halt the activity.
Hoppy days: Region’s first microbrewery tourist experience approved
One of Chinchilla’s favourite tourist spots has expanded and will soon serve ice-cold beverages with the region’s first microbrewery tourist experience getting the green light. Here’s everything you need to know:
‘Truly missed’: Beloved truckie killed in tragic crash identified
The truck driver killed in a horror highway crash near Toowoomba has been remembered as a much-loved father and friend.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Pilot’s miracle escape from cattle muster crash
A young helicopter pilot suffered serious injuries after he struck powerlines on the Western Downs, with emergency crews saying he was lucky to survive. LATEST DETAILS:
Record low vacancy rates across QLD expected to get worse
VACANCY rates in Queensland remain at record lows, with one region’s rental market now almost non-existent. And the dire situation across the state is only expected to get worse.
Revealed: Western Downs Citizen of the Year 2022 awardees
A passionate volunteer and talented all-rounder have received the region’s top honours for 2022. Meet the recipients and find out why they received the prestigious awards:
REVEALED: Full list of Western Downs Australia Day Award winners
Nineteen of the Western Downs’ best and brightest will receive a prestigious Australia Day Award. Find the full list of local legends here:
‘Shattered and heartbroken’: Fundraiser launched to help siblings of Elizabeth Rose Struhs
The eldest sister of the girl police allege was murdered by her parents in her Toowoomba home has reached out for support as she and her siblings come to terms with the tragic events.
Girl’s cause of death revealed as church linked to accused parents identified
Police have identified a family-based Toowoomba church group linked to the parents being investigated for the alleged murder of an eight-year-old girl, also revealing the condition they claim was left untreated before her death.
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