Why we got it: Inside the decision to host Olympics in Toowoomba
Toowoomba faced some stiff competition from the Gold Coast and Brisbane in its drive to get a piece of the Olympic pie. Now a prominent figure has revealed our key difference.
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Shock after ‘much loved’ staffer’s sudden death at elite college
The principal of a prestigious Qld private school has delivered a heartfelt message after the campus was rocked by the death of a beloved worker on Friday.
Rate caps on the cards after huge property valuation spike
The official valuation of Toowoomba land is set to increase by a staggering 31 per cent, which is bad news for anyone paying rates or property tax. Here’s what the council plans to do about it.
My First Year: 2025 Southern Downs preppies shine
A number of Southern Downs primary schools participated in our My First Year photo series, showcasing the region’s next generation of talented prep students. SEE THE GALLERY HERE.
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Why $7 coffee could become the new normal
As the state election approaches Queensland’s cafe owners are calling both major parties to address rising business costs, fearing they will be forced to choose between closing down or hiking up the price of a cup of coffee.
‘They are not eating dogs’: Grisly claim of backyard butchering debunked
Dogs are not being butchered for food in suburban backyards of a Queensland community, according to authorities who say investigations into allegations have turned up no proof. But the RSPCA says it is prepared to investigate new claims.
‘Waiting for him to call’: Family’s heartbreak after tragic truck crash
The sisters of a man who tragically died in a truck crash on a country Queensland road say they are heartbroken, describing their brother as “so full of life”.
Man guilty of murdering missing toddler, mum cleared of charges
A man has been found guilty of torturing and murdering a toddler, while the mother has been cleared of the same charges, which were laid following a massive search for the girl’s body in Chinchilla.
Labor picks doctor, social worker for regional Qld seats
One seat is held on a winnable margin by the LNP, the other held tighter by a former One Nation candidate who’s now with the Katters. Will these health workers have the cure for Labor?
Teen mine worker’s gutsy recovery after crushing injury
The young worker crushed under a falling piece of a mine truck wheel has spoken out to reassure people worried about him he’s doing well despite the injury — and he’s already fought his way out of his hospital bed.
Crime wrap: Juveniles face court on more than 100 charges
Youth crime snapshot: A handful of teens fronted Toowoomba court on more than 100 charges, from a 16-year-old who almost killed his mate in a stolen car crash, to a terrifying and violent home invasion.
Pilot trapped after plane crash in Scenic Rim
A pilot became trapped after his plane crashed in the Scenic Rim, with the crash also starting a fire.
Highfields residents wake to find knife-wielding intruders in their home
Police are hunting multiple offenders after Highfields residents woke up to a terrifying incident where they were threatened with a knife, with a robbery following in Newtown.
‘Going down so fast’: Passenger tells of terror on Qantas flight
A terrified passenger on a flight to Brisbane has described the moment a Qantas flight went into emergency descent, dropping thousands of metres in a matter of minutes, after a cabin pressure issue. SEE THE VIDEO
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