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.
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‘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.
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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.
Luxe Queensland rentals raking in up to $9k a night
Some of Queensland’s top Airbnb hosts have turned their short-stay accommodations into more than just a side hustle.
Labor dodges stance on inclusion of rape in ‘adult crime’ laws
As Queensland’s mainstream political parties dodge questions on strengthening sentences for teen rapists, one party is calling on the LNP to keep their promise that serious teen offenders will be held accountable.
Full list: Western Downs Regional Council’s 2025 Australia Day Award recipients
Hard-working volunteers, community stalwarts and organisations that work tirelessly to better the Western Downs will be recognised at the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Find out who took home the awards here.
‘Slap in the face’: Rape victims forgotten in Crisafulli’s law reforms
Serial juvenile car thieves could spend more time in prison than teenagers found guilty of rape in Queensland. Survivors are backing calls for the government to cover it under its ‘adult time, adult crime’ laws. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Heartbreaking: Motorcyclist killed in tragic suburban crash
Police have revealed details after a regional Queensland man was killed in a horror crash along a suburban street in Toowoomba.
Tributes flow for stalwart Western Downs SES member
Western Downs SES has paid tribute to a long-serving member in the wake of his death this month, performing a guard of honour at his funeral. Find out more.
Animal incidents lead the way in LifeFlight Toowoomba missions
In another busy year for the LifeFlight Toowoomba service, more people were helped for animal-related incidents across South West Queensland than any other base in the state. DETAILS.
‘Incredibly unusual’: Towns picking up pieces after weeks of storm chaos
South Burnett locals have been left reeling and businesses closed for weeks after ongoing storms have inundated towns that normally don’t flood, causing huge damage and heartache.
Reformed killer mum returns to court for ‘stupid mistake’
A Queensland woman who beat a Logan mother to death and lit her body on fire after keeping it in a cupboard for days has faced a Toowoomba court on knife charges after keeping her nose clean for years.
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