Local family buy into $80m Queensland cattle station
A substantial part of an iconic 15,976ha cattle station has changed hands after hitting the market for the first time in 109 years. See the details.
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‘Always smiled’: Elizabeth Struhs remembered as brave and cheeky
Elizabeth Struhs was a cheeky, caring and clever young girl who dreamt of becoming a doctor. It was a future robbed from her by her parents and their misguided belief that only God could heal.
Tiny baby’s death: Questions new Child Safety Minister won’t answer
Queensland’s new Child Safety Minister will not commit to a review and has dodged questions about the shocking death of a two-month-old girl, born to an at-risk teen and at the home of long-term foster carers when ambulances were called.
Goose killed in hit and run by Hilux driver
Pet rescue volunteers are outraged after witnessing what they believe was a driver deliberating running down a goose which died in their arms.
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Tear down this fence! Voters ‘misled’ on fire station that never was
The future of a prime government-owned block at Hervey Bay is uncertain as the city’s new MP claims Labor told voters a fire station furphy while the State Opposition insists it’s not to blame.
‘Nightmare’: Resident’s fury after deposit scam from impostor business
A new homeowner’s already stressful move became an absolute ‘nightmare’ after being caught up with an impostor business rort. However, here’s how it turned around thanks to support from the community.
Fur flies over dog-eat-cat strategy as Queensland goes feral, alone
Queensland has rejected a $60 million federal feral cat plan over a dingo clause, sparking national outrage as conservationists warn of rising threats to native wildlife. | GRAPHIC IMAGES
Bruce Lehrmann’s fight against rape allegations heard in court
Mr Lehrmann was charged with two counts of rape on October 10, 2021, with his case mentioned in Toowoomba this week.
Exclusion zone lifted after gas leak detected
Gas supply has been restored to Roma residents after two separate incidents saw a major hit to the town’s supply. See the latest.
Lockyer Valley’s unique business opportunity
A unique business opportunity has sat idly on the market waiting for the right buyer to show up at its doors. Here’s why it’s the perfect next business venture.
Crime scene declaration led to liquid fantasy drug bust
Police uncovered a Toowoomba woman’s drug stash after declaring her suburban home a crime scene for an unrelated matter.
‘How I stopped’: Teen crim says Adult Crime, Adult Time won’t work
Jayden Summerfield spent the majority of his teen years in detention, preferring a cell over his home. It was an attitude shared by most of his fellow inmates who he said would not be scared by the LNP’s tough on crime approach.
Young woman pleads guilty to stabbing man in the neck
‘Think I’m f-king around dog?’: A screaming match between a 42-year-old Toowoomba man and a 19-year-old woman came to an end after she pulled a knife from her bra and lodged it in the man’s neck.
What turtles can teach us about storms
Turtle rangers have noticed record numbers of sea turtles nesting along Qld’s central coast this season, so we asked experts: What can turtles teach us about storms?
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