Elizabeth Struhs was a cheeky, caring and clever young girl who dreamt of becoming a doctor. It was a future robbed from her by her parents and their misguided belief that only God could heal.
Police are calling on residents to save this vital number in their phones in the hope that it will help separate emergency alerts from the deluge of scam text messages that are the scourge of every phone user.
It has been a tragic start to 2025 on our roads and police will be out in force this week to protect our most vulnerable road users as they toddle off for their first day of school.
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
REVEALED: We’ve run the rule over every Toowoomba Rugby League A-grade side ahead of the 2025 pre-season to determine what you need to shine. Find out what should be on your club’s wishlist here.
With the festive season upon us, here is your guide to what stores are open across the region. Find out more
Harrowing accounts from domestic violence survivors flooded Toowoomba courts in 2024, from pregnant women assaulted, others subjected to chilling death threats and beheading videos, to brave women forced to run for their lives in an attempt to escape their abusers.
A Toowoomba mother who assisted her partner in the repeated rape, drugging, and filming of her child for more than a year under the guise of a fake AFP court order to catch pedophiles online has been released from jail.
Whether it’s on the field or in the water, South West Queensland is is home to an abundance of female sporting talent making their mark. See the list here.
The Rose City is home to local legends and hometown heroes, and residents know how to make their favourites feel appreciated. Here’s your guide to the best in town.
A mining company operating near Queensland’s border has received a hefty fine for failing to act on a contaminated water threat as the environmental watchdog warns it will prosecute others who do the same.
The mayor of the Southern Downs has weighed in on the appointment of the new chief executive who she says will be ‘set to guide council through an exciting new chapter’.
As families across the Darling Downs head into Christmas without their loved ones, police are pleading with the community to exercise caution or more could suffer the same fate as Queensland ticks closer to having the most deadly road toll on record in 2024.
This year our region experienced one of the worst years on our roads this decade, the border and youth crime crises exploded, and there were sweeping changes in council chambers. These are the stories that defined 2024.
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