Traffic police target speeding hotspots as school year starts
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.
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Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
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.
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.
Tobacco shop destroyed after second suspicious fire in two days
A country tobacco shop has been destroyed after a second suspicious fire in two days overnight, with a crime scene established.
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‘Caught at 170km/h’: Police plea to drivers to slow down
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.
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Named: Cleaner accused of indecent treatment faces court
A Southern Downs cleaner accused of indecent treatment charges has faced court.
How detectives saved Christmas after grinch snatched Santa
A 55-year-old man has been put on the naughty list this year and will be facing court in the new year for allegedly plucking a life-sized Santa from a regional Queensland business.
Illegal items seized after major black market tobacco raids
A major crackdown has occurred to disrupt the black market trade in the Southern Downs with health officials executing raids on several stores this week, seizing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of products.
Two injured in midnight rollover on rural road
Two people have been taken to hospital after their car rolled near a busy highway overnight. Here’s what we know.
‘Travel well old mate’: Tributes flow for legendary bush poet
A well-known bush poet is being remembered as a lover of the rugged country he called home and the unique history of regional Queensland.
‘Closest thing to a big sister’: Friend’s tribute after mum’s tragic death
A Southern Downs family is appealing for support as they deal with losing their mother, described as the ‘brightest star in everyone’s life’, mere weeks before Christmas. Here’s how you can help.
‘Beautiful soul’: Tributes flow for 22-year-old after horror crash
Tributes and condolences have poured out for a young woman who died after a horrific crash on Sunday night in Toowoomba and left the 16-year-old driver fighting for his life.
Two trucks roll, cars crash within minutes of each other
Emergency services had their hands full with multiple crashes occurring across the Darling Downs within minutes of another. DETAILS.
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