Serial car thief claims vehicle is ‘his’ in brazen carjacking
A serial thief approached a stranger who was sitting in their car, claimed the vehicle was his and took off with it. The cops later found it with fake plates, and a shotgun shell inside.
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Photos show the gruesome moments after samurai sword attack
A scuffle at a pub and a stolen hat led to an alleged attack with a samurai sword. Photos of the aftermath show the horror wounds suffered before the victim was airlifted to hospital.
Man strangles woman, threatens to kill her while driving
A former cattle station worker has been behind bars for more than a year after drunkenly attacking a woman who was driving him to a hospital appointment.
Alfred set to dump up to 150mm, cause flash flooding in southwest
The wider Darling Downs hasn’t quite escaped the clutches of the backlash from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the region set to receive up to 150mm in the next 24 hours, before settings its sights on the west. Here’s the latest.
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Serial DV abuser chases down daughter while wielding two knives
A court heard a man posted a vile video about his daughter to social media, goading her to attend his Toowoomba home where he threatened to stab her after sharpening a number of knives.
LifeFlight welcomes new doctors at Toowoomba and Roma bases
LifeFlight doctors face unique challenges, which is why their preparation involves white-knuckling training, like being submerged underwater in a helicopter.
Church arrest: Man accused of attacking mate’s widow
Toowoomba police attended a church service after receiving a complaint that a constituent allegedly assaulted another member of the congregation who he was supposedly supporting through the recent death of her husband.
Highway cut after fuel tanker crashes
Two men are in the hospital and a massive clean up effort is under way after a fuel truck crashed, pouring diesel and petrol across the road.
Urban myths and legends to keep you up at night
Non-human encounters, haunted highways, terrifying creatures and Min Min Lights are just the tip of the iceberg. Read the 35 Qld stories to haunt your dreams.
‘Woke agenda’: Frecklington defends rape missing from Adult Crime, Adult time laws
Tensions flared in parliament after the Crisafulli Government was repeatedly asked why rape and attempted murder were left out of new legislation pegged to hold teenagers accountable for ‘adult crimes’.
All the action from the Broncos’ visit to Toowoomba
The Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans went head-to-head at the Toowoomba Sports Ground to an absolutely packed crowd. See our photo gallery here.
Alleged fraudulent tradies detected in Roma region
Police are the lookout for fraudulent tradies in the Roma region after two men demanded payment for painting the roof of a woman’s house, without her permission.
Record breaking crowds at Chinchilla’s Melon Rodeo
Chinchilla’s Melon Rodeo has boasted record breaking numbers with guests enjoying the festivities from the gate opening until deep into the night.
Snake bite victim ‘all for’ First Minutes Matter courses
A series of free LifeFlight trauma courses will be held across the Western Downs next month, encouraging residents to brush up on their important life saving skills. Find out more.
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