A 'Stay Informed' bushfire warning has been released for Cecil Plains near Kumbarilla.

Police are investigating after four-wheel-drive that was allegedly stolen from Nanango rolled on the sunshine coast this morning. 

Five young people hospitalised after alleged stolen car crash

A retired Queensland Police Superintendent believes a suspect charged over the deadly Wieambilla shooting could end up in Australia.

Breakthrough arrest could lead to extradition from the U.S

Retired officer Jim Keogh says in many regards, the hard work begins now for the FBI and Queensland Police.

U-S Wieambilla arrest could lead to Australian charges

US authorities allege a man linked to the Weiambilla shootings uploaded a video to social media four days after the tragedy threatening any law enforcement officials who come to his residence.

New details on US Wieambilla arrest

Police allege that three people attended a home in Rodger Street yesterday afternoon, got into a fight with the resident, then fled the scene.

Gunmen still at large after Chinchilla shooting

Police allege that three people attended a home in Rodger Street yesterday afternoon, got into a fight with the resident where a gun was fired. Then fled the scene in a silver Ute with a white bumper. 

The 36-year-old resident was airlifted to a Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition with a gunshot wound to his neck.  

Three men on the run after Chinchilla shooting

Paul McVeigh has been in the region's top job for the last 8 years. In that time, he's led through bushfires, droughts, floods and tragedies like last year's Wieambilla shooting. 

Western Downs Mayor announces retirment

A party is in the works following the Queensland Governments decision to scrap the proposed Toowoomba North South transport corridor plan. 

The community celebrates after North South Corridor scrapped

The State Government binned the proposal after receiving more than 4000 responses and submissions during three months of community consolation. 

Toowoomba North South Corridor plan scrapped

David Littleproud is calling on the ACCC to launch a price inquiry, which would force CEO's of the big supermarkets to explain why we are getting stung at the register. 

Littleproud calls for ACCC inquiry into grocery prices

A fresh idea to help tackle to cost of living crisis has been a huge success in Highfields north of Toowoomba. 

Highfields "Survival Pantry" a hit with locals

The recent rain out west is wreaking havoc in the Western Downs and Goondiwindi regions. 

Flood water shuts the Leichhardt Highway

Just before 2:30pm, the Subaru Sedan he was driving collided with a power pole while travelling south on the Carnarvon Highway.

20-year-old dead after crash near Roma

A 21-old-man has been charged with Grevious Bodily Harm after an alleged assault in Chinchilla overnight.

A man in his 30's had to be rushed to miles airport then to a Brisbane hospital in a critical condition.

One man charged, another critical after alleged assault in Chinchilla

Council will advise the State Government - it expects and appreciates the opportunity to determine its position on the proposal to redevelop the Toowoomba Sports Ground.

Council puts foot down on Toowoomba sports ground upgrade

Local, state and federal government authorities pulled together to get 23 caravans earlier this month while some larger demountable homes are being set up now.

Bushfire emergency accommodation at Tara a "huge success"

Toowoomba has recorded 42 mils since 9am yesterday. 

Rain gauges full across southern Queensland

Firefighters are working on getting the Gore Highway south of Millmerran re-opened as soon as possible, right now targeting 1pm. 

Firefighters battling to open Gore Highway

The Queensland Fire and Emergency services is warning that it is still not safe to return to the Pines near Millmerran.

A fire is still burning in the area and if you have been evacuated you should remain where you are until the threat has passed. 

The most up to date information can be found here.

Bushfire warnings remain in place as Firies brace for rain

The Leader of the Nationals and Member for Maranoa has slammed the Federal Government's decision to slash infrastructure funding from more than 50 projects around the country. 

Emu Swamp Dam canned by Federal Government

Our local farmers are in desperate need are in desperate need of fodder for  livestock at the moment according to Rural Aid. 

South Qld farmers identified for emergency hay requests

Woolworths have confirmed veggie prices are set to soar after a wild storm decimated crops over the weekend.

Veggie prices will soar following wild storms

Farmers are picking up the pieces after a severe storm ripped through the Lockyer Valley on Friday night. 

"Cyclonic": Major crop farms hit by severe storms

Federal police believe the makers of a dangerous drug are smuggling it into Australia in time for schoolies.  

Darling Downs schoolies urged to stay safe over 'powerful' drug

Thousands will pause and reflect at 11am tomorrow for Remembrance Day.

Rememberance Day services will be held across Darling Downs

Steven Miles says Queensland's projects will be needed more than ever, with increasing interstate migration. 

Deputy premier fights back on federal infrastructure cost cutting

The Department of Education this week released a blueprint for public schools to change class times and shorten the school week.

Ed Minister says flexible class schedule plan is far from green light for 4-day week

QRL has issued a please explain to the Australian Rugby League Commission.

Funding fallout ahead of Western Clydesdales historic return to Q-Cup

Optus services have been down since early this morning. 

Qld emergency services say no Triple Zero issues from Optus outage

Police are looking for a man accused of the armed robbery of a Newtown hotel, early Monday morning.

Police issue public plea to track down armed robbery culprit

Detectives say it's "extremely frustrating" when people harbour criminals. 

Two face court following alleged attempted murder and subsequent crime spree

Two men have been charged with attempted murder, following a string of alleged violent offences in Toowoomba over the past three weeks.

Two men charged with attempted murder

More than $30,000 has been raised to help cover funeral costs for a mechanical engineer who died while helping fight bushfires.

30k raised for outback plane crash victim

Police are worried about the growing rise in artificial intelligence, saying the technology is being used by child predators to generate thousands of images.

AI being used by predators to generate child images

It comes as residents of Montrose are being warned to prepare to leave, while residents in Cherry Gully, The Glen, Silverwood and Dalveen are being warned it's still not safe to return.

Rugby league player responds to fire devastation

It will be open from 10am this morning offering a range of services.

Darling Downs association offering free services to bushfire victims

Residents of Cherry Gully, The Glen, Silverwood and Dalveen are being warned it's still not safe to return, as major bushfires continue to threaten the region.

"Not safe to return": Warwick fire emergency continues

A large-scale search has so far come up empty in the search for a 58-year-old woman missing from the South Burnett. 

Qld Police seek public's help in search of missing woman

There are multiple large and potentially deadly fires burning in the Southern Queensland area. Fires are expected to impact Morgan Park very soon.

"Leave immediately": Large bushfires burn across Southern Qld

It follows reports people are trying to backburn around their properties as a means of protecting it from bushfires. 

QFES urges residents not to backburn during fire ban

A search and rescue operation in underway in the South Burnett for a woman who's been missing since Sunday.

Search and rescue underway for missing South Burnett woman

A fire ban is in place across the Darling Downs and Granite Belt until November 3. 

Extreme fire danger rating for Darling Downs, Granite Belt

Covid cases are climbing, and Queensland health authorities concerned about the lack of booster take-up. 

COVID cases climb in Darling Downs

Fires continue to burn at Tara, Montrose, Wieambilla and The Gums this morning. 

Firefighters continue to fight across Darling Downs

Also

The Queensland Fire and Emergency service has several watch and act warnings out for fires in the Kogan and Tara area. 

Several fires are still burning the region and conditions could get worse quickly. 

Lightning sparks 15 fires across the Southern Downs

The 28-year-old for former Liberal Party staffers charged with two counts of rape, alleged to have occurred in Toowoomba in 2021.

Bruce Lehrmann: high-profile man accused of rape in Toowoomba named

The Queensland Fire and Emergency service has issued a prepare to leave warning for Halliford near Dalby.

New warning area as Western Downs fire spreads

The Darling Downs Bushfire crisis has turned deadly, with a body found near Tara as emergency evacuation warnings remain in place.

The victim’s age, gender and identity remain unknown. 

The Queensland Fire and EMERGENCY service says these bushfires are still deadly and anyone in the Tara, Wieambilla, Kogan, Goranba, Weranga and Milmerran Woods warning areas need to leave immediately. 

Darling Downs bushfires turn deadly

There is an evacuation centre open at Western Downs Regional Council customer contact centre in Tara. 

Parts of Kogan, Tara and Wieambilla ordered to evacuate

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has a leave immediately emergency warning still active for Tara and Kogan and a prepare to leave for Wieambilla. 

Emergency warning in place as fires ravage the Downs

**Check the QFES website for the most up to date info**

Multiple bushfire warning issued across the Downs

It's going to get to the mid-thirties around the Downs, touching the high-thirties in the Maranoa. 

Southern Queensland sweats through a spring scorcher

Hundreds of UniSQ staff will be taking industrial action this Wednesday.

In a statement the University says they expect disruptions from the Industrial action to be minimal as union members make up less than 10% of staff and it will take place after the teaching period for semester 2 has been completed. 

UniSQ staff to walk off the job this week

It was just after 6am on Wednesday when two male offenders entered a Rockville home. 

Man making breakfast fights off two intruders

It's after a pilot was killed when his plane crashed and burst into flames near Warwick.

ATSB will not investigate light plane crash

The Wallaroos head coach has announced his side to face ENGLAND on FRIDAY. 

Local named for prestigious WXV 1 squad

Police have confirmed the body they discovered in the South Burnett last week.

Police confirm body of missing man

A high profile man accused of rape in Toowoomba has been granted a fourth interim suppression order, meaning the media still can't name him

High profile man accused of rape can't be named

Plus: A murder trial in Brisbane's heard the accused made a call to begin a life insurance claim, just days after allegedly having her ex-boyfriend killed.

Toowoomba Council considering harsher water restrictions

Plus: A Queensland woman accused of orchestrating her ex-boyfriend's murder, made a claim for his life insurance just three days after he was killed. 

Return home noticed issued for fire affected

Plus: will we have water restrictions this summer? 

Life Insurance call made days after alleged murder

Australians have voted a resounding no to the Voice Referendum at the polls on Saturday.

Darling Downs voting numbers for referendum revealed

Historic laws to ban hate symbols, have passed in State Parliament overnight. 

QLD cracks down on hate symbols

The lawyers for a high-profile man charged with rape in Toowoomba, will today attempt to keep his identity hidden from the public.  

Lawyers for man charged with rape will attempt to keep his identity secret

A burning bushfire in Plainland briefly left containment lines, overnight. 

Burning bushfire briefly breaks through containment lines

Plus, reports of sexual violence survivors being made to wait hours, due to a lack of rape kits and trained staff across the state.

Landmark coercive control laws introduced in QLD

It’s as the Toowoomba rugby league community is mourning the loss of Peter Roser, who died in a e-scooter and car collision on Tuesday.

Dangerous e-riders to cop 6k in fines under proposed new laws

Police are investigating possible links between multiple armed robberies of bottle-o's and licensed venues, across Dalby and Deception Bay.

Possible links between armed robberies across Dalby and Deception Bay

Detectives investigating the disappearance of 28-year-old Jayden Usher, have located a body.

Police investigating disappearance of 28y/o man locate body

It comes just hours after a 61-year-old man lost his life in a two-vehicle crash in Toowoomba. 

Man fighting for life following overnight crash on Warrego Hwy

A 19-year-old man is assisting police with their investigations.

61y/o dead following two-vehicle Toowoomba crash

Police have renewed their appeal for public assistance to help locate a missing 28-year-old man from Kingaroy.

Police renew public plea to find missing 28y/o man

A Jewish community leader says local family and friends concerned about loved ones, should stay informed through reputable authorities.

Toowoomba turns blue this week in solidarity with Israel

Former Toowoomba butcher Bruce Saunders was killed in November 2017, while clearing trees with two men on a rural property near Gympie.

Witness in murder trial gives evidence after fatal accident on her property

It was revealed just six electronic monitoring devices are currently fitted on young offenders on bail.

6 GPS trackers fitted on youths; former detective says "go back to drawing board"

The Bureau of Meteorology will today reveal its severe weather outlook for the state today.

BOM to reveal its severe weather outlook for the state today

The Inland Rail board has received an invitation to visit the Toowoomba region and will consider council's request "in coming weeks".

Inland Rail board considering council's invitation to visit region

Nicole Louise Bourne pleaded guilty to 39 animal offences in October last year, involving fish, birds, guinea pigs and cats. 

546 animals: Local pet store owner sentenced for failing to care

Nationals leader David Littleproud says Hundreds of farmers across the Maranoa alone could get slugged with the Federal Government's new superannuation tax.

New legislation could see farmers pay tax on value gains

There's going to be a bigger police presence in public spaces today and tomorrow as part of Taskforce Guardian, but it's already seeing results.

Taskforce Guardian crackdown sweeps Toowoomba

The school went into lockdown at 10:30am yesterday. 

QPS investigate threat at local high school

241 Queensland workers were diagnosed with lung diseases related to dust exposure last financial year.

Serious lung diseases caused by dust exposure

It comes after an updated law came into effect in Queensland yesterday, allowing media to name alleged offenders earlier in the court process.

Sex offenders will argue why their names should be hidden

Polling booths are open across the Darling Downs this week.

Pre-polling opens for The Voice Referendum

The final count is still underway, with council saying it was an incredible month.

Record numbers for Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Stockyard Lot Feeders at Jondaryan has 2023 taken out a prestigious Meat Standards Australia award.

Darling Downs beef producer best in Qld

It's believed in the early hours of Saturday morning, a white Toyota Hilux left the road and rolled into a dry creek bed at Barker Creek.

Man killed in crash on D'Aguilar Highway

Services are being held in across Southern Queensland today, as officers and the community mark Police Remembrance Day.

Today carries extra significance after last year's Wieambilla terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow. 

Wieambilla heroes honored on Police Remembrance Day

The CEO of the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise has resigned effective immediately after just 5 months in the JOB. 

TSBE Chairman John McVeigh released a statement late yesterday afternoon thanking Greg Bowden for his time as the region's top lobbyist. 

TSBE CEO's shock resignation

Compare the Markets Phillip Portman says we need to reward the cheap servos. 

Fuel in Toowoomba is 40 cents cheaper than Brisbane

Tougher dangerous dog laws, like jail time for serious attacks and bans on certain breeds, could be legislated in Queensland in just a few months' time.

Only 80 dog attacks in Toowoomba so far this year

Those eligible to vote early in Toowoomba City can head to Water Skiers Warehouse on Neil Street in Toowoomba City, otherwise there are other locations in Harlaxton, Harristown and Wilsonton.

Where do I go to vote in The Voice referendum?

28-year-old Joeby Sam Anthony pleaded guilty to 30 charges, including 26 stealing offences, after targeting businesses between Toowoomba and Bundaberg.

Man jailed after crime spree from Bundy to Toowoomba

Toowoomba's Deputy Mayor says local public servants who have been working on Inland Rail have been moved to other infrastructure projects. It comes as there has been redundancies reported across the project. 

Inland Rail "significantly slowed" in Queensland

Five people are recovering in Hospitals after four separate road crashes. 

Horror night on Darling Downs roads

After months of negotiation teachers and support staff from 20 Catholic Schools in Toowoomba have turned down the most recent employer-proposed contract agreement.

The Catholic School saga continues

Darling Downs Health is looking to strengthen research in the region as part of a five-year strategy.

Darling Downs Health considers drone delivery

Fourth-generation-run Ballandean Estate Wines has taken out a coveted TripAdvisor award.

Granite Belt winery among best in the world

The federal government will conduct an independent review of land near the Oakey Army Aviation Centre affected by PFAS contamination.

Darling Downs land contamination review will go ahead

It's according to new research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

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