Toowoomba formals 2023: Thousands of photos from every event
Students have marked the end of their schooling at a series of spectacular events across Toowoomba this year. See every red carpet arrival here.
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It’s a significant milestone for our Year 12s in 2023, who have finished their final years of schooling.
To celebrate the occasion, the students have dressed up throughout the year for formals, which began in March and will continue through until the end of November.
See all the photos from every event here.
Qld’s overcrowded prisons to get some relief with new jail set to open
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Darling Downs to host boot camp for teens falling foul of the law
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Highway closed after vehicle crashes into power poll
The power pole is reportedly leaning over the highway, forcing emergency services to divert traffic while they work to make the scene safe.
‘She loved him’: Stepfather found not guilty of molesting 10yo girl
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The program bringing together unwanted pups and at-risk youth
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