Massive crowds expected for biennial Melon Rodeo
Dozens of bull riders will put on a show this Friday at the biennial Melon Rodeo, an event which kicks off an exciting weekend of celebrations for Chinchilla.
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Visual timeline unpacks week of hell for flood-ravaged tiny town
In the dead of night, as most of Ingham slept, a torrent descended. Nothing will ever be the same again. This is the untold story of how the North Qld spirit conquered unimaginable tragedy and heartbreak.
New $36m Western Downs aged care facility set to open
After five years and an investment of $36m a new aged care facility will soon open and is expected to have far reaching positive outcomes for the Western Downs community. Find out more here.
Unmatched family law firm opens in Toowoomba
A leading Queensland family lawyer has launched a firm on the Darling Downs, providing the Toowoomba region with access to high-quality expertise, specialised experience, and fierce support.
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These are the Qld towns you don’t want to give birth in
Confronting staffing figures show eight Queensland maternity facilities have experienced a desperate shortage of obstetricians, anaesthetists and midwives.
Queensland Rugby League player charged with rape, sexual assault
A QRL player who returned to the state after a stint in NSW was charged with serious sexual offences less than two months after signing for his hometown club.
Extraordinary Qld prep student who defeated two cancers
The first week of school was extra special for a Toowoomba prep student who just 18-months ago feared she may not see her next Christmas. Here’s how she triumphed.
Crisafulli steadfast in pussyfooting around ‘adult time’ for teen rapists
The Crisafulli Government is a step closer to making the next raft of changes to the Youth Justice Act, however Queenslanders are no closer to getting confirmation that the changes will include harsher sentences for juvenile rapists.
‘Always smiled’: Elizabeth Struhs remembered as brave and cheeky
Elizabeth Struhs was a cheeky, caring and clever young girl who dreamt of becoming a doctor. It was a future robbed from her by her parents and their misguided belief that only God could heal.
Saving this number could save your life
Police are calling on residents to save this vital number in their phones in the hope that it will help separate emergency alerts from the deluge of scam text messages that are the scourge of every phone user.
Traffic police target speeding hotspots as school year starts
It has been a tragic start to 2025 on our roads and police will be out in force this week to protect our most vulnerable road users as they toddle off for their first day of school.
Hotspots ranked: Qld in midst of sexual violence crisis
Over the past 12 months, 11,749 victims of sexual abuse and rape have come forward across Queensland as the state grapples with a sexual violence crisis.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
Shock police figures that shame Qld drivers after record road toll
More than 420 drivers have been caught either drink-driving or speeding every single day across Queensland over the past six weeks – even as the state reels from the worst road toll on record.
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