Toowoomba crime: Joshua Andrew Bauer, Brad William Wilkie, Courtney-Zara Lee Pratt,Owen Keith Somerton in court
From wedding exploding into a drunken and violent rage, to drugs found stashed under bed: Here is your crime wrap from a week in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court.
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It was a big week in the Toowoomba courthouse – catch up with the complete wrap of all your court and crime news.
Exposed: Toowoomba’s high-range drink drivers named
Toowoomba drivers recorded some high breath/alcohol readings over the past 12 months including one man who set what is believed to be a record for the region of 0.44 in broad daylight.
Man can't remember drunk brawl at wedding that cost him $5000
A 28-year-old man was so drunk at a Wyreema wedding that he had no memory of punching a guest and causing more than $3000 in damage to a police car, a court has heard.
Court orders Toowoomba woman to forfeit $900 cash and cannabis
The teenager said she won $900 on the pokies but police investigations found she had only won $200 at the Southern Hotel.
Two drink drives in a week puts man off road for two years-plus
The 32-year-old hadn’t realised his driver’s licence was suspended, now he’s been ordered off the road by the court for more than two years.
Failing to report missing firearms brings $1400 fine for Toowoomba man
After his then Southbrook home was burgled he moved his two rifles to another address – from where they were stolen.
Toowoomba man’s honesty leads to further drug charges
After telling cops cannabis found at a mate’s home was his, this 36-year-old was subject to a police search of his home.
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Extraordinary Qld prep student who defeated two cancers
The first week of school was extra special for a Toowoomba prep student who just 18-months ago feared she may not see her next Christmas. Here’s how she triumphed.
Man in 30s fighting for life after fiery crash
A man is fighting for his life after his vehicle rolled and caught fire on rural road south-west of Brisbane. UPDATES.
Lane blocked on major highway after diesel spill
Multiple emergency crews are working to clear the Warrego Highway where it’s understood a diesel pod has fallen off a truck.
What’s on: 10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend
From a massive swap meet to a sing-a-long choir – there really is a lot on in Toowoomba this weekend.
Multiple CBD crashes cause traffic chaos
Emergency services were called to separate incidents in the CBD shortly after 2pm.
‘What are they hiding?’: Major Carnival event’s future now in doubt
The Toowoomba Regional Council has refused to reveal whether a key event at the Carnival of Flowers will return in 2025, as questions have been raised about its future.