Toowoomba Councillor Rebecca Vonhoff says today's a very exciting day for the Darling Down's water security, with one treatment plant opening and another on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And Southern Downs Regional Council has allocated $20 thousand dollars to keep the region's livestock safer from wild dogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roma's got tricks up it's sleeve to attract 2032 Olympics visitors

And Garden City councilors have endorsed a notion to bring NRL events to Toowoomba annually after last weekend's Broncos VS Titans clash drew a crowd of 3000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bee-killing parasite threatening South West hives

And Goondiwindi Regional Council says it's attention has turned to protecting the region's biosecurity as varroa mite nears closer to the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Toowoomba become the new home of NRL?

The State Government is being urged to consider a tourist tax to help fund the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourist Tax to help pay for Olympics

There is no word yet on when 14 members of a religious group found guilty of a Toowoomba girl's manslaughter will be sentenced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When will 14 guilty of Elizabeth Struh's death be sentenced?

Police have renewed their calls for help to find a missing mother from Roma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police renew calls to find missing mum 

Scrapping stamp duty on all new purchases for first home buyers will be the FIRST BILL debated in State Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier to scrap stamp duty for first timers

While Toowoomba South MP and Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki announces no new cost-of-living relief meaning the energy bill rebates and discounted rego will end June 30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier visit Darling Down's farmers 

Hundreds of western downs locals are still without power after a wild storm battered the region yesterday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds without power after wild storm

The Queensland health Service is urging locals to protect themselves against a server heatwave impacting most of the state.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Server heatwave pushes temps past 40

The Premier's youth crime legislation looks likely to be given the go ahead after a week long parliamentary committee review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth crime laws likely to take next step today

Work has begun connecting Greenmount, Nobby, Clifton and Cambooya to the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work begins to connect towns to Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning more rain and storms are on there way to Southern Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storms could fill already soaked rivers

Police are wrapping up a road safety operation that saturated South West roads with officers over the past 6 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are police targeting on the last day of a road safety blitz?

New water treatment plant 'exciting' for Darling Downs

The new Housing Minister is blaming the former government for a blowout in the social housing waitlist over the last 12 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing Minister reveals Toowoomba's social housing waitlist 

Police are asking for anyone with information about an alleged armed robbery on a Clifton Service Station earlier this week to come forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police looking for alleged armed robber 

Managing expectations is how a Queensland economist is describing the State Government’s warning that Queensland’s credit rating could go down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert not concerned about state's credit rating warning

 The South West could see more thunderstorms roll in today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Server thunderstorms on the way

A financial slap for our new treasurer with Queensland facing its first credit rating downgrade in 15 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland credit rating to be downgraded

An interim Queensland chief health officer has been appointed to replace the departing Dr John Gerrard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acting Chief Health Officer announced

Queensland's road death toll has reached 278, that's an extra 24 lives lost than this time last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert says fatigue plays massive part in climbing road toll

Brendan Doggett is just days away from representing Australia for the first time getting the call up to play in Australia's second test against India on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darling Downs' Cricketer to play for Australia 

Parts of the Southern and Western Downs and Goondiwindi are set to swelter through a low intensity heatwave until Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot and sticky conditions predicted

The Member for Nanango and Attorney General says newly proposed youth crime laws can’t dictate how a Magistrate punishes an offender, but they will give them more options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nanango MP explains proposed youth crime laws

The Newtown Lions won't be entering the 2025 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local rugby club drops out of 2025 season 

There will be no Australia Day celebrations at around 90 Queensland bars and pubs because owner Australian Venue Co says the day causes “sadness” and “hurt” for some patrons. Photo: Concilia/Peter BergmeierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darling Down's pub cancels Australia Day 

The housing market is cooling, but Queensland's regional hotspots remain strong according to CoreLogic's latest Home Value Index.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts give housing market update 

The jury on a trial for a man accused of killing a pensioner and his dog will continue deliberating in the Toowoomba Supreme Court today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury considers verdict in alleged murder trial

Toowoomba's Supercars champion has revealed plans for next year but first he will enjoy a much needed rest at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supercars champ reveals future plans

The weather bureau says a lot of rain is on the cards for the South West today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain to soak the South West

If passed, new youth crime laws, will remove an "artificial ceiling" on sentencing young offenders, according to one criminology expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminology expert weighs in on proposed youth crime laws

The Maranoa MP has weighed in on the social media age ban of 16 after it passed the House of Reps -- 102 votes to 13.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maranoa MP weighs in on social media age ban

It's the first day of official work for our local MPs since the election with new youth crime laws to be introduced in State Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New youth crime laws tabled in parliament

A Federal LNP Member has hailed the scrapping of the Albanese Government's Misinformation Bill as a win for free speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scrapped misinformation bill a win for free speech

The trial of a man accused of killing a 63-year-old and his dog, is expected to resume in the Toowoomba Supreme Court today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murder trial to continue today

The Member for Condamine will officially preside over the 58th Queensland Parliament after being sworn in as Speaker this morningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Weir officially named Speaker

There are grave fears for two people who suffered life threatening injuries in a truck crash at Jinghi this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Road closed, two critical after truck crash

The weather bureau says thunderstorms on the cards for later this week could see some flood waters rise again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rain on the way for South West

Police have now reopened a section of the Warrego Highway after a truck and car crash earlier this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warrego HWY reopens after truck crash

Forensic police are investigating after a Toowoomba local was killed in a Highfields crash last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatal crash sparks police probe

Queensland's peak doctors group is pleading with the new Government to continue offering free flu jabs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free flu jabs on the chopping block 

It comes as rain continues to batter the South West, with a flood warning out from the Weather Bureau for parts of the Maranoa region as river rises remaining steady.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man clings to tree in flood waters for hours 

And End Food Waste Australia says South West locals are wasting money on food that will end up in the bin over Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St Andrews Hospital acquires lifesaving new tech in regional QLD first 

And the Member for Warrego is behind a new inquiry seeking to understand why volunteer numbers are at such a low. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South West officer in court over child exploitation charges

And it's a little easier for regional Queenslanders to find a rental.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could a ticket levy be the South West music scene's saviour? 

And the Resource Capital Fund and the Federal Government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation will soon buy out a well-known Toowoomba business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local uni staff waiting to see who'll be cut next 

And Toowoomba's Will Brown has taken out the top title of the 2024 Supercars championship and has made history while he's at it...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"A shame for humanity": dead prospectors remembered as lovely people

And the LNP is ignoring evidence by repealing drug laws introduced last year, says Greenslopes Labor MP Joe Kelly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toowoomba's Will Brown laps up Supercar victory

And A 15-year-old girl has been missing in Nanango for 19 hours, last seen at Caboolture Railway Station at 1 PM yesterday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shootings, high jacking attempts, cab break ins: South West truckies' warning to drivers

And there will be tears and plenty of excitement at schools in the South West today as Year 12 students walk out of their classrooms for the final time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have serious concerns for missing Nanango teen

Meantime, Police are today resuming their search for another missing Toowoomba man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missing Darling Downs man found dead near caravan park 

And all seats have now been declared by the Electoral Commission of Queensland for the 20-24 State Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local mayor takes on new position

And Robert John Crawford, the husband found guilty of murdering wife Elizabeth Crawford in the Lockyer Valley earlier this year has had his application for bail adjourned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockyer Valley free to get buzzy eradicating fire ants, treatment found to be bee safe

That's just some of the damage done by severe thunderstorms that hit the South West overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hay bales on fire, trampolines on power lines, hundreds without power

And several parts of the South West have been left beaten and battered by severe weather overnight..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen dead after car crashed into tree, caught on fire 

And the state's peak body representing teachers is calling for an explanation.. after figures reveal students are being short-changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier reckons Pat Weir will be the voice of fairness and truth in new role

And Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service is reminding everyone attending schoolies this weekend to get vaccinated.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car retrieved from local river, occupants yet to be found

The Dirranbandi and Hebel communities are now eligible for disaster recovery funding following a blaze that threatened the towns this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disaster recovery funding announced for  Dirranbandi 

 Artificial intelligence is becoming a wingman for South West singles on dating apps but it could have some offline complications, according to one Queensland researcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singles turn to AI to wow online dating app matches

A warning for Kogan locals has been downgraded as fire fighters gain the upper hand on a fast moving blaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire fighters gain upper hand on fast moving blaze

The Weather Bureau says storms are possible in Roma, Kingaroy and Toowoomba today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thunderstorms on way to South West

The Cunningham Highway is still closed in all directions after two people were killed in a truck crash this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic police still on the scene of double fatal 

Fire fighters have their hands full fighting several blazes across the South West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire fighters tackle several fires in the South West

The Cunningham Highway is closed in both directions after two people were killed in a truck crash this morning.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two dead, HWY closed after truck crash

New figures have revealed Regional Queensland is using more party drugs than ever before...with the highest average consumption of MDMA in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional Queensland tops party drug usage 

Locals are returning to their homes in Dirranbandi with a bushfire threatening the town now within containment lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirranbandi locals return home after frightening blaze 

Fire fighting aircraft will today join the battle against a blaze in Dirranbandi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire fighters give update on Balonne blaze 

The Lockyer Valley regional Council has revealed it's spent $15,000 on repairing vandalism so far this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council reveals $15k vandalism bill 

The darling Down's health Service is urging locals to check in on our most vulnerable as a heat wave continues in the South West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning for locals as temps soar

Fire fighters are urging Dirranbandi locals to leave as an out of control bushfire burns towards the suburb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirranbandi locals told to leave as fire tracks towards town

Our Police have teamed up with new south Wales officers to surge Goondiwindi and Boggabilla, in a joint operation with Taskforce Guardian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police team up with NSW to surge Goondiwindi 

The Labor caucus will today hold its first meeting since losing the October state electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Miles predicted to stay on as Labor leader

We are being asked to keep an eye on the elderly and children as temps soar across the South West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temps soar during heat wave

And the new Treasurer has revealed it'll cost about 15-million-dollars to SCRAP the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South West MPs to be in Premier's first meeting

The Goondiwindi Regional Council says it's happy with the decision to have Queensland's new cross boarder commissioner report directly to our new premier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goondiwindi Council happy with cross-boarder commissioner update

Residents in Rodgers Creek and Greymare, Dunkeld and Wee all ah Station are urged to stay informed as three separate fires burn in each areaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire danger high as aircraft fight blazes

Parts of the South West are sweating through a low intensity heat wave today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South West sweats through heat wave

Firefighting Aircraft are now helping ground crews fight a blaze near Warrick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aircraft called in to flight blaze

The Weather Bureau says the South West is experiencing above average temperatures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South West sweats through above average temps

Our new premier David Crisafulli is expected to announce his new cabinet down in Brissie today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South West MPs in line for ministerial positions

The husband of Frances Crawford is scheduled to have his matter mentioned in Ipswich Magistrates Court today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Husband charged with murder back in court

The husband of Frances Elizabeth Crawford is expected to apply for Supreme Court Bail after being charged with her murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Husband charged with wife's murder to apply for bail

Doctors who conscientiously object to performing abortions may be creating access delays for women in the South West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical body speaks on abortion delays

Drivers are being asked to avoid the Gore highway at Yandilla after a truck crash at midnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truck crash causes havoc on major HWY

AND Deb Frecklington says a win for the LNP is a win for regional Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man charged over drug trafficking to face Stanthorpe court

The University of Southern Queensland says it will continue speaking with staff impacted by redundancies despite it's Vice Chancellor's resignation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uni SQ responds to calls to pause redundancies

The Electoral Commission Queensland has officially declared Pat Weir as the winner of the seat of Condamine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ECQ crowns winner of Condamine

A new flight from Melbourne could soon be landing at Wellcamp Airport, if negotiations can avoid turbulence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New flight to boost visitor numbers

Covid-19 cases are RISING across Queensland with the X-E-C subvarient now making up 20% of recent cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Covid wave looms in Darling Downs

A new fit-for-purpose regional cancer care facility is coming to the Darling Downs - as soon as the community raises half of the funds needed to build it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South West community asked to chip in for new regional cancer centre

A North West Queensland Mayor says two South West councils should keep pushing to reduce the cost of their expensive dam upgrades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councils encouraged to push back on price of dam upgrades

Police are being told to cut costs as the service faces a 200 million dollar budget blowout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Police told to cut costs

Police are investigating a fatal roll over on the Carnvarvon Highway overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigate fatal roll over

Plus, a warning is currently in place for a fire burning in Canaga with firefighting aircraft currently assisting ground crews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A political expert says the election results aren't surprising

Plus, cricket participation has seen significant growth over the past year, according to Queensland Cricket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More severe storms and cyclones on the horizon for this season

Plus, it's been a whitewash across the Darling Downs, with the LNP retaining all of their seats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urgent search and rescue launched for missing Toowoomba man

Plus, more severe storms expected this cyclone season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Crisafulli and his Deputy to be sworn in today

Plus, the NTEU has estimated that 60 jobs have recently been cut at UniSQ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premier has again weighed in on the abortion debate

Plus, police in the Darling Downs are encouraging locals to report hooning by calling 13-HOON.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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