Young man fighting for life after motorbike crash
Multiple Qld paramedics and a LifeFlight rescue crew were on scene working to save a rider in his 20s after an accident on a private property.
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Premier reveals fluoridation stance – but defers having final say
Queensland premier David Crisafulli has thrown his support behind fluoridated water – but deferred making the final say.
More showers and storms forecast for Darling Downs this weekend
More storms and heavy rain is forecast for the Darling Downs at the weekend as an upper-level trough makes its way through the south of the state, causing widespread showers and potential falls of up to 100mm.
Dental crisis as councils ignore fluoride science, children left with rotting teeth
More and more Queensland children are facing major dental procedures as calls grow louder for change. SEE MAP | VOTE IN POLL
Train and vehicle collide on rural rail line
A LandCruiser and a train have collided in the state’s south, prompting a response from emergency services.
Lifeguard named as alleged assailant in Crows Nest broil
A father was left with serious facial fractures after a young man allegedly came to his Crows Nest home armed with a golf club.
Centrelink office reopens after lockdown incident
Police were called to the Toowoomba CBD office after a man’s outburst.
What’s on: 10 Things to do in Toowoomba this weekend
While the weather forecast suggests we are in for a wet weekend, there’s still plenty of fun activities on to keep the whole family entertained.
Daughter speaks of mother’s shock brain cancer diagnosis
As the primary carer for her 13-year-old son, who has severe autism, Mary Ingeri thought the headaches she was experiencing were due to the demands of being a mother. But after having trouble with her sight and speech, she knew something wasn’t right.
Funerals this week
Funerals for Beverley Mary Brown, Betty (Nee Zenke) Jenckel and Vivian John “Viv” Litzow will be held in in Toowoomba this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
Today’s death notices
The deaths of Edith Rosemary Oxenham, Bryan Mason Younger and Angus Buchanan (Gus) Watson have been announced in the Toowoomba Chronicle’s My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Toowoomba sale and auction results, week ending January 11
See the latest auction and sales results in Toowoomba for last week.
Everybody appearing at Toowoomba Magistrates Court, Friday, January 10
Here is a list of matters listed at Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Friday.
More Toowoomba News
‘We’re not done’: Sydney investment firm makes $26m Toowoomba plays
In a sign of Toowoomba’s evolution as a regional powerhouse, a fast-growing Sydney investment firm has made its first moves into the city’s commercial property market. Here’s why:
Watch: Motorcyclist’s shocking speed in heart of city CBD
A man has been hit with a massive fine after he was nabbed travelling at a dangerous speed in the heart of the Garden City. WATCH THE VIDEO
Inland Rail buys controversial DHA land in multimillion-dollar deal
Mt Lofty residents are waiting to see what kind of neighbour Inland Rail will be after it paid a high price for contaminated land on the Toowoomba Escarpment that was subject to failed housing development application.
Man allegedly sets fire to home with family inside
A disabled man and his NDIS worker were forced to flee a Toowoomba home after a man allegedly set it alight, a court was told when the accused arsonist applied for bail.
Vote now: Where is Toowoomba’s best Indian restaurant?
From the yummiest butter chicken to the spiciest vindaloo, vote for your favourite Indian restaurant in Toowoomba here.
‘Keep coming back’: Popular street food staple hits Toowoomba CBD
Looking for an alternative to a kebab? A globally-popular street food has finally reached Toowoomba, and it’s already attracting repeat business.
Darling Downs in line for possible ‘severe’ storm conditions
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting increased shower activity over the coming days across the Darling Downs, with the potential for severe storms and damaging wind gusts in parts.
Gallery: Blooming gorgeous picks in Lockyer Valley farm’s flower fun
A Lockyer Valley flower farm hosted a pick your own session inviting visitors to wander the flower beds and pick their own colourful blooms. See the photos here.
Rescue helicopter flies man to hospital after chainsaw accident
A man has been flown to hospital after a chainsaw accident on a property north of Toowoomba.
List: The broken Bruce Highway promises that still haunt us
It’s Queensland’s biggest traffic carrier – and one of the nation’s deadliest roads. This is the story of all the calls for upgrades through the years. SPECIAL REPORT
‘Glimmer of hope’: The missing link to Toowoomba’s 2032 Olympic dream
Toowoomba is missing a key element currently if it wants to host Olympic events in 2032, as the countdown begins as to whether the city will be directly involved:
Rainy night crash puts three people in hospital
Emergency services were called after a car hit a power pole on a busy Toowoomba street.
Brazen teens steal expensive push bikes in smash and grab
A Toowoomba business has been left with a costly clean up bill after four teens smashed their way through a window and rode off into the night with some high-end push bikes worth thousands. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Man attempts to carjack woman in Toowoomba neighbourhood
Ten days after his release from prison, a young man embarked on a two-day crime spree across Toowoomba, exposing his misdeeds on Snapchat along the way.
Teen defends home by stabbing alleged armed intruders
A man is in police custody after a wild melee north of Toowoomba, which left one alleged teenage offender with a stab wound in his back.
Revealed: All the Qld projects in Albo’s latest $260m cash splash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s pre-election spending spree continues in Queensland on Wednesday, as he unveils a $260m funding boost for a spate of infrastructure projects.
Shock revelation, tributes after car enthusiast killed in fire
Friends have paid tribute to a young man killed in a house fire as police reveal his two dogs, initially believed to have also died, may have escaped.
Budget-busters and CEO searches: 13 burning questions for council in 2025
With the first meeting of 2025 just a couple of weeks away, here are the key issues for the Toowoomba Regional Council over the coming 12 months.
Thief caught red-handed with child’s $2k stolen e-bike
In a tactical raid of a Toowoomba man’s home, police uncovered a child’s stolen bike, which had been painted red, and a suspect with literal red hands.
This antique neon sign found in regional Qld has stumped experts
A rare neon sign exhibited at the State Library has eluded collectors, glass benders and historians, with the only thing known about it being it was hanging on a fence at an antique store in regional Queensland. Can you solve this mystery?
Torture, extortion, armed robbery: Man to face court after Harlaxton siege
The man arrested after a tense standoff with officers from the Toowoomba Tactical Crime Squad has been charged and is set to face court today.
What’s on in Toowoomba these summer holidays
From meeting all the animals at the zoo to exploring science at Cobb & Co, here’s a list of things to do in Toowoomba these summer holidays.
Search for missing child stretches into third day
Police have appealed for the public’s help in locating a child who disappeared from a shopping centre on Friday.
Revealed: Major CBD housing project fast-tracked by government
The state government fast-tracked an affordable housing company’s new 75-unit project in the Toowoomba CBD, with construction to start within months.
Watch: Armed police take man into custody after regional Qld standoff
Heavily armed police, including a K9 unit, have taken a man into custody after a dramatic standoff in south east Queensland. Watch the video here:
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