$15m upgrade to historic Warwick building imminent
After more than 100 years of history, a major Warwick building is finally getting a multimillion-dollar facelift following its upgrade announcement last year. Details here.
Police & Courts
Experts weigh in after recent light aircraft crashes
An aviation expert has weighed in after the Southern Downs recorded three aircraft crashes in recent months, including a tragic fatal incident at Palgrave.
Crime wrap: Alleged drink driver’s off-road misadventure, pedestrian ran over
A young Southern Downs man woke up with more than a headache after his alleged drunken antics saw him charged with a string of offences. More here.
Kicked testicles, spitting blood: ‘Abhorrent’ assault on cop exposed
A Toowoomba concreter with a ‘troubling’ history has ended up in court following a brutal, unprovoked assault on a police officer who was trying to help him.
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Police investigating following vape store break and enter
Police are looking for assistance in locating three people who were involved the brazen break and enter of a Palmerin St tobacconist last week.
Sister wants answers after crash victim’s release days before tragedy
The teenage victim of a shocking crash involving a stolen car in Toowoomba had wanted to start a fresh life in Tasmania away from bad influences but had been thwarted by authorities, her distraught sister says.
KKK teacher who helped hide murdered boy’s body speaks
Sixteen years ago today, Anthony Rowlingson came to his teacher Graeme MacNeil with a dead body in his vehicle. Instead of calling the police, the teacher attempted to help him get away with the cold-blooded crime. Now he lives a quiet life in a scenic country town.
‘Extremely concerning’: Woman faces court for published DV order on social media
A Warwick woman was labelled as ‘extremely concerning’ by a magistrate as a court was told she published the confidential contents of a domestic violence order online.
Smoking ice, creeping into homes: Repeat youth offender’s tragic life revealed
The sad facts of a boy raised by violent parents who injected drugs in front of him led a judge to conclude he has little to no chance of rehabilitation after he robbed two people while high on ice.
‘Testosterone match’ leads to man crashing car, fleeing from scene
A Warwick driver who made a ‘stupid mistake’ after panicking and leaving a car crash said he the offence occurred due to the escalation of a ‘testosterone match’.
Southern Downs’ drink or drug drivers exposed
From a boozed up driver who crashed his truck to a woman who was nabbed drunk driving leaving a carpark next to a venue, here’s the latest round of drink or drug drivers busted around the region.
Routine traffic stop ends in discovery of drug supply
A roadside traffic stop was all it took to expose a Warwick mum’s drug supply operation after she was found in possession of drugs and a phone with incriminating messages.
Cyclist hospitalised following early morning collision with vehicle
A cyclist has been rushed to hospital after being seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a vehicle. Here’s what we know so far.
‘Millimetre away from disaster’: Man’s domestic violence rampage revealed
A Southern Downs business owner could have ‘been looking at a murder charge’ after confronting his ex-partner’s new boyfriend with a hunting knife.
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