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.
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‘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.
DV monster tries to douse partner in petrol, run her over
A repeat domestic violence offender who maimed his former partner in a drug fuelled collision in Ipswich has continued his crimes against his new girlfriend.
‘How do you say goodbye to your whole world?’
The partner of talented young footballer Coby Fechner has given a heartbreaking tribute as family and friends gathered to honour a man ‘whose love could never be questioned’.
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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.
Listed: Who owns southwest Qld’s biggest farming stations
The state’s southwest is home to some of the richest agricultural and pastoral farming land in the country. See the full list of southwest Queensland farming stations and their owners here.
Former petrol station site up for grabs as part of $20m portfolio
The location of a former South West Queensland petrol station is up for sale, alongside 12 other locations around the country.
Meet the woman riding from Eromonga to Toowoomba for flood affected towns
From Eromanga to Toowoomba meet the woman riding 1117km to raise funds for flood affected South West Queensland towns.
‘Challenging, traumatic, worthwhile’: Why you should join the police
From chasing criminals on foot, to tracking them with covert surveillance and hi-tech tools, searching bushland on horseback or rescuing people from flood water – the varied life of a copper will be on display at the Toowoomba career expo.
Elderly woman’s explosive find after husband passes away
After finding the deadly items the woman thought she should bury them, but luckily she called the explosives regulator first.
Revealed: Documents show why popular health care business collapsed
What was once a highly-respected and award-winning health care business providing specialist support for people with severe injuries and disabilities was carrying millions in liabilities, documents have revealed.
‘Eager to help’: BlazeAid urges stoic flood-affected farmers to reach out
BlazeAid volunteers say they have repaired more than 50km of fencing in western Queensland hit hard by flooding, and have urged landholders to not be afraid to ask for help.
‘I’ll blow your brains out’: Duo jailed for chilling gunpoint robbery
Two men who stormed a Toowoomba home, with their faces obscured and guns in hand, have been jailed for their crimes.
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