Toowoomba court hands jail term to repeat drug driver
City snake catcher was snared with his fifth drugged driving offence in five years, exposing himself to time behind bars and an extended driver’s licence disqualification period.
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Pensioner could not afford cannabis, so he grew it
A former Australian Taxation Office employee fronted the Toowoomba Magistrates Court after police stumbled upon his small, but blossoming cannabis crop.
Woman ordered to pay up for historic fraud Mum stole TV, laptop, fridge
A Toowoomba mum used a “unsophisticated” method to rip-off victims selling electronics on social media. She also stole a fridge.
Homeless man fined after police bust up Ruthven St squat
A Toowoomba landlord found evidence of drug activity while serving an eviction notice to a group of young people. When they wouldn’t leave the landlord phoned the police.
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Knives, cash stolen from city store during break in
Knives and lighters were among the items stolen from a city tobacco kiosk during a break and enter on Tuesday morning.
Community survey advocates for law changes to keep pedestrians, motorists safe
A series of local laws will be changed to suit the entire Goondiwindi community to suit changing State Government laws and outcry from the community.
Young man remanded in custody after Charlton carjacking
A man has been arrested and charged with a number of offences after an incident in Toowoomba yesterday morning.
Police issue warning after increase in ‘sneak breaks’
Toowoomba police have urged residents to lock up after an increase in break ins in the city last week.
Update: Darling Heights wounding and house fire under investigation
The police have declared a Toowoomba property a crime scene following wounding incident and mysterious house fire.
One of country’s top lawyers joins Toowoomba law firm
A popular city law firm has welcomed one of Australia’s best lawyers and a “go-to” litigator for intellectual property offences.
Teenager draws knife on young Toowoomba boy cycling home
A Toowoomba mother has been left horrified after her son was threatened by a knife-wielding teen while out on a bike ride.
Man attacked with fence paling in quiet city suburb
A Toowoomba man has filed a police complaint after reportedly being attacked with a piece of wood by a group of individuals.
Quarry company fined $60k after misleading environment department
A Millmerran company has copped a $60,000 fine for breaches of the Environment Protection Act.
Leading Toowoomba officer to receive national police honours
During his 31-year career Acting Chief Superintendent Mark Kelly has served in several high-profile roles, including leading the response to the Lockyer Valley floods and protecting diplomats during the G20 in Brisbane.
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