Farmers Stage Major Tractor Protest to Protect Queensland Farmland from Gas Development
Hundreds of farmers and community members have joined a large tractor rally in Queensland, calling on the government to safeguard valuable agricultural...
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Toowoomba Police Target Drug-Affected and Distracted Drivers in Recent Operation
A targeted police enforcement operation in Toowoomba has detected numerous motorists allegedly driving under the influence of drugs or illegally using m...
Growing Calls for Caravan Living Rule Changes as Housing Crisis Deepens
Growing pressure is being placed on local councils across Australia to relax regulations surrounding caravan living as housing affordability challenges continue to affect thousa...
Teenager found guilty of manslaughter following fatal Dalby incident
A teenager has been found guilty of manslaughter in the Supreme Court in Toowoomba following the death of 23-year-old Lincoln Hoad after an altercation in Dalby.
Dalby Fatal One-Punch Trial: Accused Claims Self-Defence
Court hears Brisbane man told police he acted to protect himself after altercation outside Dalby hotel left local man dead.
Coeliacs Rejoice as Dedicated Gluten-Free Bakery and Café Opens in Toowoomba
Long queues form as Toowoomba welcomes a fully gluten-free bakery and café designed to meet growing demand from the coeliac community
Australia’s Longest-Living HIV Survivor Lyndal Johns Celebrates 80th Birthday
Queensland woman reflects on four decades of resilience, stigma, and survival after becoming one of Australia’s longest-living HIV survivors
Queensland man charged by Joint Counter Terrorism Team over alleged violent online posts
A Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team investigation has led to charges against Alexander Kent Wadsworth, 48, after officers searched a property in Bowenville near Toowoomba....
Toowoomba World Environment Day Event to Tackle Climate Change Misinformation
Residents in Toowoomba are being invited to a free World Environment Day event aimed at addressing climate change misinformation and encouraging urgent action on global warming....
Toowoomba Firefighting Tankers Grounded by CASA Certification Delays
Specialised firefighting tanker aircraft based in Toowoomba have been unable to begin operations because of delays in obtaining certification from the Civil Aviation Safety Auth...
Southern Queensland graziers call for drought declaration as cattle destocking accelerates
Graziers across southern Queensland are urging the state government to declare a drought as prolonged dry conditions force producers to rapidly reduce livestock numbers and cons...
Copper theft costs Queensland councils millions and leaves roads in darkness
with police warning the dangerous crime has already claimed lives. Queensland councils are facing millions of dollars in repair costs as copper theft continues to cripple critic...
Regional Queensland Pushes for Better Fuel Price Transparency
Rural communities across Queensland are urging the federal government to introduce a national fuel price tracking system to improve transparency and reduce transport costs. Lead...
Darling Downs 2026 Showgirl chosen
Queensland Showgirl State Finals during the 2026 Ekka in Brisbane. Bridgette Langton has been named the 2026 Darling Downs Showgirl following judging held at the Toowoomba Royal...
Ramsay local to captain Queensland Polocrosse team Junior polocrosse standout Piper Mortimer will lead Queensland’s mixed junior team at the 2026
Piper Mortimer from Ramsay, near Toowoomba, has been selected to captain Queensland Mixed Junior Polocrosse Team at the national championships in Darwin from 22 to 28 June 2026....
Record cohort of medical interns set to care for Darling Downs communities
Darling Downs Health has welcomed a record 61 medical interns in 2026, marking the largest intake since the program began and providing a significant boost to healthcare service...
Clinton Sutcliffe sentenced to life in prison for murder of Dale McKenna
Clinton Gordon Sutcliffe, 39, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 22-year-old Dale Aaron McKenna following a high-speed pursuit on the Western Downs in May...