Toowoomba footy player pleads guilty to sexual assault
The profound ramifications of a regional Queensland rugby league player who sexually assaulted a woman have been revealed, as the young man was sentenced for his crimes.
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Mum hung body out of car in ‘celebration’ of wild cop chase
A Toowoomba woman spent her child’s first birthday behind bars after two years of stolen car chases, drug possession, home invasions and resisting arrest.
Trapped man’s cry for help leads to rescue after industrial incident
A man his recovering in hospital after he was crushed in an industrial incident in the Western Downs.
ON COURT: Netball stars of the Laura Geitz Cup revealed
From across the Darling Downs and beyond the region’s best student netballers were on court for the Laura Geitz Cup. Here’s our look at the 50+ players who shone for their team and all the action from courtside.
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Tragic end to first day at job after lawnmower accident at popular wedding venue
The owner of a prestigious Queensland wedding venue has provided a statement after a groundskeeper on the first day of his new job died in a tragic lawnmower accident.
Mapped: Qld’s worst flood zones as $30bn battle plan floated
Building flood levees, strengthening homes and even relocating residents are among the recommendations of a $30bn future flood strategy.
‘I was a deadset d*ckhead’: Tradie’s second snake bite horror
A young Queensland tradie bitten the second time by a potentially deadly snake says he was ‘just trying to keep my hopes up that I was going to see tomorrow’.
Toowoomba Bishop calls on faithful to pray for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis battles pneumonia and a respiratory tract infection, Bishop Ken Howell has called on the faithful to unite in prayer.
Mates bought a pub over a carton and a few sneaky rums
Two young Aussie blokes have revealed how they agreed to buy an outback pub after a heavy drinking session with the publican.
I said I’d never cruise again, see why I’ve changed my mind
After 23 years I took the plunge and went on the seven day cruise of the South Pacific I said I would never do again. Here’s my guide and tips for a fabulous cruising holiday.
Watch: 14 explosive moments from youth crime forum
From a mother saying she was too scared to leave the house, to a prominent figure saying he was “ready” if criminals returned to his home, these were the most shocking moments of Wednesday’s explosive youth crime forum held in Toowoomba.
Why power prices could surge by 60 per cent
New modelling predicts Queenslanders will pay a significantly higher cost for electricity by 2035 without a replacement for a scrapped major project.
Lucky escape for couple after caravan rolls on remote highway
The vehicles are in a bad way, but the occupants have walked away without injury.
New study hub opens on the Western Downs to help prevent brain drain
Only 10.8 per cent of people in the Western Downs region has a bachelor’s degree or higher, but a new study hub is expected to help boost education in the region.
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