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FROM THE DOWNS TO THE WORLD
Determined to defend the gold medal he won in Birmingham four years ago, Matthew Denny headlines a star-studded Australia Commonwealth Games squad. The Paris Olympic Games bronze medallist heads to Glasgow in career-best form, having thrown an Aussie...
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RAGE AGAINST THE ESTATE
Rural Toowoomba region residents are up in arms about a proposed development that will feature lots as small as 330 sqm.
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DV EXPERTS SOUNDING THE ALARM
Toowoomba’s only government-funded men’s behavioural change program has a months-long wait and can help just 30 men at a time, as social workers call for more funding. The city’s social workers are now calling for more support from the state and...
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1000 NEW HOMES
The first lots have been unlocked in the city’s western corridor as a direct consequence of the council’s new $195m water treatment plant, just hours after the state government approved funding for it.
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UNLOCKING OUR FUTURE
» Crisafulli: Rail to city within a decade is an ambitious plan » City to grow with 17,000 new homes see where we will expand!
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STANDING STRONG FOR JANA
The man accused of murdering and dumping the body of 30-year-old mum Jana Armstrong has appeared in Toowoomba Magistrates Court today for the first mention. Indian-born taxi driver Dharminder Singh, 48, fronted court on Monday morning on charges of...
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HEARTS BREAK FOR JANA
The partner of Toowoomba mother Jana Armstrong has been charged with her murder after her body was found in bushland by pig hunters four days after she disappeared. Ms Armstrong’s cousins, Lara and Hannah Sweedman, visited the scene where her body was...
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GROOM MP HITS BACK
Toowoomba’s federal member Garth Hamilton has hit back at fierce criticisms following his suspension from parliament, remaining defiant in the face of calls by a powerful Queensland businessman for him to be replaced by his own party. Mr Hamilton’s...
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SEARCH FOR JANA
The family of missing Toowoomba mother Jana Armstrong, 30, is appealing for anyone with information about her disappearance to contact police. The mother of a four-month-old was last seen at a Newtown unit on Tuesday and her white Hyundai Kona was...
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STARS IN OUR CITY
From comedy legend Jim Jefferies to musical icons Vanessa Amorosi and Dami Im, Queensland Fringe is hitting the road from Charleville to Toowoomba’s Empire. Queensland Fringe will feature headline performances from a variety of top acts, as well as...
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PUBLICAN TO THE RESCUE
A Darling Downs publican leapt into what he feared was a brazen daylight carjacking – only to discover the dramatic truth once he pulled the man from the vehicle.
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WAGNER TAKES AIM AT GARTH
One of Queensland’s top businessmen has slammed the performance of Groom MP Garth Hamilton, who faces a battle for his job against One Nation. Wagner Corporation’s John Wagner said Mr Hamilton has “got to go” from the LNP after his outburst in...
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CULTURE AND CONNECTION
Young people wait eagerly for their opening performance, their skin painted with traditional white ochre, while families sit gathered in large, laughing circles across the grass. Nearby, the delicious aroma of sizzling barbecue sausages floats through...
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STAGE FLIGHT
While he is currently starring in the lead role of the Australian production of The Book of Mormon, born-and-bred Toowoomba man Sean Johnston admits his journey to the stage was anything but smooth sailing. Reflecting on his days as a year 11 student...
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PLANS TO CONNECT
Toowoomba has collected millions from ratepayers for public transport, but residents in growing towns still cannot get to work – and the deputy mayor says it’s time to act. Toowoomba Regional Council will explore trial routes to smaller communities as...
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GARTH GOES OFF
Toowoomba MP Garth Hamilton has not backed down after he copped a parliamentary suspension for his expletive-laden outburst during Question Time. He ejected himself from the House of Representatives in response to an accusation made by a minister...
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BUDGET BROKEN DOWN
Toowoomba ratepayers will be slugged an extra $120 a year in rates as part of the council’s newest budget, but the mayor declared the situation could’ve been even worse without state government support. The general rate for most residential properties...
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WINERY DREAM UNCORKED
Nestled in the picturesque Granite Belt, anticipation is palpable for the region’s newest premium winery experience, set to open its doors this July. The Mediterraneaninspired Meteora Vineyard is owned by the Catsoulis family who, despite never...
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JUMPING FOR JOY IN QUEENS PARK
Queens Park has become the ultimate bouncy adventure playground to kick off the winter school holidays — and Paige Robertson wasn’t going to let her son Austin miss that opportunity. “It was awesome — Austin had the best time, and so did I,” the...
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30K HOMES HINGING ON NEW PLANT
The Toowoomba Regional Council has lodged a $150m funding bid for a new water treatment plant that could unlock 33,000 homes and pave the way for passenger rail to Brisbane.
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SPEAKER IN FIGHT FOR SEAT
Members of the Liberal National Party believe a Toowoomba region MP and state parliament Speaker could face a fight for his seat after a drive in branch membership. About a dozen members of the Condamine LNP branch believe a membership drive in the...
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COUNCIL’S WIN ON WASTE
A “stroke of a pen” by the Queensland government could save Toowoomba residents tens of millions of dollars in rates over the next decade, as part of the crucial change in the state budget. Treasurer and Toowoomba South MP David Janetzki’s “no frills”...
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ANSWERS DELAYED
An inquest into the killing of a Toowoomba teenager that was held up by Queensland’s DNA fiasco has been further delayed so a person of interest could obtain legal advice. Annette Jane Mason was 15 when she was found bludgeoned to death in her bed at...
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URBAN RUSH TO REGIONS
New figures have cemented Toowoomba’s status as a major regional hotspot, recording the strongest year-on-year population growth from our capital cities.
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SHARED PLATES, SHARED STORIES
Hundreds of Toowoomba residents gathered at the West St mosque to celebrate their 13th open day, with this year’s theme of ‘food, fun, friendship and faith’. Imam Dr Mohammad Aminul Islam Azhari of the Toowoomba Mosque said that all cultures...
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$45M PLAN FOR HOMES RESCUED
A long-awaited $45m subdivision north of Toowoomba is finally on track for completion after it was rescued from development hell by a Brisbane firm. Endeavour DM’s James Gautrey confirmed he had taken over Kilalah Park housing estate off Alexander Ave...
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A DAY FOR MUM AND CHELSEA
Western Clydesdales are urging Darling Downs and South West Queensland league fans to saddle up and head for Toowoomba Sports Ground this Saturday. Squaring off in a top-of-thetable BMD Premiership clash the Clydesdales will face Burleigh Bears in...
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BURGER BAR COMING TO OUR CITY
After much anticipation, Milky Lane will open their first Toowoomba store in the coming months in the heart of the CBD. Famous for their juicy burgers and sweet milkshakes, Milky Lane has stores in 12 locations including Adelaide and Surfers Paradise...
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STACKED AUSSIE ROCK ROYALTY TOUR ANNOUNCED
Red Hot Summer has announced its dates for 2026, and the Garden City will be the first Queensland city to start the tour. The festival series will create history in 2026 and is thrilled to announce for the first time in 40 years Australian Crawl will...
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SCHOOL TO BRING RUGBY BOOST
Kicking off alongside the Carnival of Flowers, international rugby sevens will come to Toowoomba in 2027. Toowoomba Grammar School will play host to the tournament with 15 countries already signed up for the invite-only Rugby Heritage Cup. Taking...
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COMIC-GEDDON
The Toowoomba Showgrounds were turned into a celebration of all things superhero, anime and pop culture at the weekend for the fourth annual Comic-Geddon. More than 2000 people streamed through the gates enjoying a record-breaking 120 stalls including...
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BACK ON THE SADDLE
Jockey Skye Bogenhuber has made an incredible return to racing four years after lifethreatening brain injuries took away her career and nearly her killed her. In 2022 a second major head injury in the span of just four years scared the veteran jockey...
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VINTAGE ELEGANCE
They say something borrowed brings good luck and for Gabriel Cho borrowing her mother’s original 1980s wedding dress and veil brought pure magic to her special day. On Easter Saturday, April 4, Gabriel and John Cho celebrated their picture-perfect...
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KEEP UP THE FIGHT CHELSEA
Raw emotion and tears poured out of the Western Clydesdales BMD Premiership squad on Saturday as the team secured one of the club’s grittiest wins in its history. The tears came as players thought about teammate Chelsea Middleton who suffered...
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‘SOLE-FUL’ DONATION
Students and parents of Darling Heights State School are set to benefit from the donation of dozens of shoes through a local running club. The Toowoomba Road Runners conducted their first ever shoe drive, which resulted in 50 pairs of running shoes...
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CITIZENS FIRST FOR HOUSING
Federal MP Garth Hamilton has slammed the Albanese government’s approach to the First Home Guarantee, saying it should be focused towards helping existing Australians get into housing. It comes after the federal government stridently defended its...
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DEMANDS FOR SAFER SHOPPING
Grand Central Shopping Centre management has responded to community concerns after the second knife attack at the centre in a matter of weeks. A spokesman for the centre said its response to Wednesday’s knife attack followed the procedures set by...
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DEADLY BOYS’ WEEKEND
The friends of Brisbane man Maua Lagaaia (pictured), who is accused of causing the one-punch death of a Dalby man during a “boys’ trip” to the country races, have told a jury what occurred in the lead up to the street altercation.
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VOICES OF FARMFEST
As thousands converged on Kingsthorpe Park for the opening day of the annual FarmFest Field Days, regional Queenslanders have delivered a blunt message to the nation: the bush is hurting, the cost of production is soaring, and Canberra bureaucrats are...
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BUSH MATTERS
The largest conversation between the bush and powerbrokers starts today, as News Corp Australia launches its 2026 Bush Summit campaign. Regional Australians can have their say on issues that matter most in a new poll, which will help frame debate at...
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PLANS TO EXPAND
A Toowoomba construction firm with more than $1.1bn in projects under way has laid out plans for expansion and diversification ahead of a major building boom. McNab has been named Australia’s 12th-largest builder, based on Hubexo’s latest Construction...
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Running towards the storm
Lyndal Johns contracted HIV from a hospital transfusion in the 1980s and was given little hope – now she has outlived the doctors who treated her. Read how she retained her lust for life.
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TASTE FOR LUXURY GOING UP
If you want to snap up one of the units still available in Toowoomba’s newest luxury residential tower, you’ll need to have $1.82m spare. FKG Group is well advanced in construction of Fairleigh Residences on Kitchener St in East Toowoomba, which will...
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JAMIESON’S CHILDHOOD CONNECTION TO OAKEY
He’s one of Australian rock’s most legendary frontmen, but Phil Jamieson knows he would suck at writing a car commercial. “I’ve never had the ability in my 35 years of writing music (to write on command),” the 49-year-old told The Chronicle. “If...
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READY FOR THE ULTIMATE BATTLE
The Socceroos have been dealt a significant blow with attacking midfielder Riley McGree ruled out of the World Cup with injury. ESPN reported that the 27year-old’s chances of playing in a second straight World Cup were ended after he left the pitch...
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FROM WORSE TO VAD
People with disabilities are considering taking their own lives via voluntary assisted dying or suicide at the prospect of being kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme by the federal government, disability community advocates warn.
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CHARITY TAKES FLIGHT
“They don’t build people like this anymore.” That is the overwhelming sentiment of anyone who crosses paths with Queensland farmer and Toowoomba’s 2026 LifeFlight Gala guest of honour Clive Weier. The stoic, resilient, and hardworking farmer, born...
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OUR RAIL FUTURE IS FEASIBLE
A bold but “realistic” plan to create a new passenger rail link through southeast Queensland can be unlocked with a serious injection in key infrastructure for housing across Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley. That was a key takeaway shared by local...
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RAIL CAN BE DONE
A bold plan to connect Toowoomba to Brisbane by passenger rail is not only necessary to meet future population growth across Southeast Queensland, but also realistic and cost-effective. That’s the message delivered by Toowoomba’s leaders ahead of a...
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GET ON BOARD, ANGUS
Pressure is building on Angus Taylor and the federal opposition to support a passenger rail link for southeast Queensland.
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NEW-LOOK FEASTIVAL IN 2026
Early bird tickets for Toowoomba’s premier food and artisan event FEASTival are on sale for a discounted price until May 31. The event will showcase country Queensland’s finest produce, craft beverages and culinary talent as a part of the state’s top...
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‘HE’S JUST LIKE HIS FATHER’
The fiancee of late motocross star Joel Evans has opened up about being pregnant at the time of his tragic accident and the pain of going on to raise their son without him. Michaela Evans said she hoped Joel’s legacy would live on through their son,...
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FEAST FOR THE SENSES
The annual Hampton Festival has once again proven why it is a jewel in the region’s cultural calendar, drawing people from across the region for a weekend celebration of premier food, vibrant art, and live music. Nestled just a short drive north of...
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SOLAR FARM HALVED
The company behind one of Australia’s largest planned solar farms has hit the brakes on construction, citing difficult market conditions
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A BLESSING FOR OUR CITY
Just a decade ago, Nat and Tiff Spary were on the verge of shutting their beloved Basement soup kitchen. Now, the couple are set to embark on the biggest move of their lives, taking Base Services to their new $3.7m home.
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NOTHING IN IT FOR CITY
Toowoomba has completely missed out on specific funding in the 2026-27 federal budget, with mayor Geoff McDonald taking aim at the current state of funding for local governments.
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BRING IT ON, PAULINE
Federal Groom MP Garth Hamilton has issued a warning to voters not to be drawn in by One Nation’s “angry slogans” after Pauline Hanson’s party made it clear the once-safe LNP seat is in its sights. The rise of One Nation in the polls has struck fear in...
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GYM RAISES THE BAR
From a small shed with a handful of members to Toowoomba’s largest grappling hub, Behan Jiu Jitsu has officially unveiled its new upgraded facilities alongside the launch of a new business by one of the city’s most recognisable hospitality figures, who...
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TALENT TAKES CENTRE STAGE
More than 3000 entrants will feature as the 80th City of Toowoomba Eisteddfod takes over The Empire precinct. Part one of the 2026 instalment features competition across the genres of vocal, dance, choral and piano over 12 days finishing on Sunday,...
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SYDNEY IN GARDEN CITY
A-list celebrity Sydney Sweeney has landed in Toowoomba to shoot scenes for the upcoming Netflix blockbuster Gundam.
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SECURE RAIL FOR OUR CITY
Three southeast Queensland councils will ramp up pressure on the state and federal governments to fund a new passenger rail route to the state’s largest inland city. The proposal for a major extension to Brisbane’s current electrified network, dubbed...
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DREAMS DERAILED
Toowoomba’s political and business leaders have expressed anger and disbelief at the federal government’s decision to cut short the beleaguered Inland Rail project. Infrastructure minister Catherine King on Tuesday night announced Labor would end the...
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GLITZ AND GRIT
Standing a mighty 150cm tall, Suzette Byrnes Statham O’Reilly was a sight to behold wrestling the heavy wheel of a truck built for men twice her size. Despite the smell of rotting kangaroo carcasses drifting through the cabin and the red dust...
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OUR KIDS, OUR FUTURE
Top doctors have warned the future of Australian children is at a critical crossroads and in dire need of worldleading medical research to reverse a situation where an entire generation’s health is now, for the first time, worse than their...
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REVEALED EMPIRE THEATRE BAILOUT
Toowoomba councillors voted confidentially to prop up the Empire Theatre by an extra $770,000 nearly a year ago, amid the discovery of longstanding fraud by the venue’s former accountant. New financial documents for the historic theatre and its...
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HIGHWAY TRAGEDY
Police are looking at speed and inattention as possible contributing factors in a shocking rear-end crash that killed a truck driver. Emergency crews were called to the Toowoomba Bypass at Mt Kynoch about 12.15am on Wednesday after two prime movers...
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HERITAGE APARTMENTS COMING TO INNER CITY
A slice of inner-city Melbourne or Sydney streetscapes could be coming to Toowoomba’s CBD, with a developer unveiling plans for a set of terraced apartments in a burgeoning area. Melbourne-based Queenslander Trent Macartney will lodge an application...
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GLITZ AND GLAM AT MARY MACKILLOP FORMAL
Mary MacKillop Catholic College year 12 students and their partners stepped out in style for their formal at Highfields Cultural Centre on Friday evening. With the threat of rain, more than 50 students stayed dry and shone on the red carpet, arriving...
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JEAN’S ANZAC DAY TRIBUTE
Jean Dellit rode through Toowoomba streets wearing her late husband’s service medals while holding onto painful seven-decade memories of wondering if she would see him return from combat.
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A NEW GEN TO HONOUR ANZACS
Students at one of the Toowoomba region’s smallest schools have gained powerful insights into Anzac Day’s significance while meeting a Vietnam War veteran. Pupils at Bunkers Hill State School were treated to a visit on Tuesday from Toowoomba RSL...
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FACING A PERFECT STORM
Farmers are delaying planting crops in the hopes of rain while also battling the rising cost of diesel.
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OUR STARS TO LEAD QUEENSLAND
Darling Downs stars Jada Ferguson and Shenae Ciesiolka have been named in a newlook Queensland Maroons women’s squad. The dynamic duo will lineup alongside Lauren Brown and rookie Chantay KiriaRatu who have been tasked with leading Queensland into the...
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PACKED TO THE BRIM
Real time data released by the Queensland Police Service shows the Toowoomba, Ipswich and Dalby watch-houses are some of the most overcrowded in the state. From April 7 to April 20, there were 12 days when the Toowoomba watch-house, with 21 beds, was...
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