Pregnant in prison: $10.5k+ shoplifting haul lands mum in court
A mother of six found herself locked up on remand with a baby on the way after swiping more than $10,000 worth of goods from businesses across Brisbane, Toowoomba and the South West.
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Revealed: Retail giant set to expand into Roma
A major retail conglomerate has launched an application with Maranoa Regional Council to build a store at the site of the old Elders building in Roma.
Recidivist car thief, home invader released onto streets
A young man who went on a crime spree across the Toowoomba region, raking up more than 50 crimes, has been released back into the community after serving 252 days in custody.
‘Secure always’:40 guns stolen across region in first half of 2025
Only a small portion of stolen guns are being recovered as police sound the alarm for firearm owners to secure their weapons as more criminals target their properties.
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‘Still living and breathing it’: Clean up continues for flood-stricken farmers
More than two months since record-breaking floods struck western Queensland, farmers are still picking up the pieces. While the land is as lush as ever it hides the devastating reality our farmers are still faced with.
Destination 2045: Darling Downs poised for tourism boom with new 20-year plan
The strength of the agricultural and tourism industries were on full display at the 50th FarmFest, as the state government unveiled a new 20-year tourism plan as well as lofty ambitions for the agricultural industry.
150 bilbies to be released into outback in Queensland first
After five years of breeding, Save The Bilby Fund will take the next step in their plan to save the endangered native from extinction when they release 150 magnificent marsupials into the wild later this month.
Feels like -2.6C: South East cops first wave of twin polar blast
South East Queensland has been hit with widespread frost as temperatures plummet thanks to the effects of a twin polar blast, and forecasters warn there is worse to come.
Teens charged over burglaries across southwest Qld
Three teenage boys will face court after being charged with a slew of offences including entering a dwelling with intent and the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
Win a trip to Vegas while helping flood-affected communities
Fancy yourself an expert at the tee? Now’s your chance to head out west and test your skills on a unique Queensland course – and win a trip to Sin City in the process.
Fuel giant selling 13-site, five-state portfolio in potential $20m play
More than a dozen parcels of land across five states, belonging to a national service station brand, have hit the market in a potential $20m play.
Loose unit in dress attacks man, claiming he slept with ex-wife
A man in custody on rape charges has pleaded guilty to bizarre and concerning crimes, including a public attack outside a Toowoomba pub where threatened to kill a man while wearing a dress.
Woman accused of burning dog alive after setting home on fire
A woman accused of killing a dog and setting fire to two residences has fronted a Toowoomba court for the alleged crimes.
Major update: Katana sword murder charge dropped
Police arrived at a Millmerran home in early 2023, finding a hand-less man bleeding out after he was attacked with a katana sword. Now, years later, a court has heard his murder accused had the charges dropped.
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