Plus, heatwave conditions continue across four states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll stands at 11 ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several wildfires still burning uncontained around Los Angeles.

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Deadly LA wildfires could cost more than $50 billion in damages

Adam Brody, Paris Hilton, Ashton Kutcher among stars to lose homes in LA wildfires as death toll sits at five; And further strike action at Aussie wharvesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Brody, Paris Hilton, Ashton Kutcher among stars to lose homes in LA wildfires as death toll sits at five; And further strike action at Aussie wharves

Death toll from LA wildfires rises to five and more than 1000 buildings lostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death toll from LA wildfires rises to five and more than 1000 buildings lost

Australia chasing 162 to win the final Test against India

Six days of funeral proceedings have begun for former president Jimmy Carter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heatwave continues in Oz as funeral proceedings begin for former US president

And reports two people have been killed in a light plane crash off NSW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day of high drama at the SCG as the fifth test hangs in the balance.

Plus, US media's reporting two terrorist attacks in the States may be connected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bushfires rip through WA; Police find hints Victorian hiker's still alive; shooter on the run in NYC

And New South Wales Police say they're now searching for a missing hiker in the "most rugged" terrain of the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fireworks, festivities and fun: cap cities spare no expense for New Year's celebrations

Plus, fuel companies accused of hiking prices in east coast capitals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie passports to get even pricier 

Plus, a pilot has died following a light plane crash near Yamba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Aussies on plane that crashed in South Korea as death toll rises to 120

A Queensland man has died after being bitten by a shark ..and Russia says sorry over the Azerbaijani plane crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes for a shark attack victim .. and Putin says sorry.

After a stunning debut, the local star's been called up to join the Australian squad for their upcoming ODI's in Wellington.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pack your passport Georgia Voll, you're going to NZ!

That's from Toowoomba Regional Council, as the Services Union condemns TRC's culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pay rise for council workers still not happening, even with new CEO on the way

And Ergon Energy crews are hoping for a calmer festive season after a tough year restoring power during disasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parent's heartbreaking plea two years on from Wieambilla shooting 

And South West workers are earning more, with median weekly wages rising by almost $112 over two years, according to new ABS data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men missing in South West, one for over 60 days 

And a man is due in the Nanango Magistrates Court next month, charged following investigations into last week's fire bombing of a MELBOURNE synagogue.. which is being treated as a terrorist attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report finds police service prioritise white male skills

And property data experts say the Queensland housing market could see a weaker growth rate in the new year, due to ongoing high interest rates, cost of living and affordability pressures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three boys hold poles to man's neck in Gatton laundromat 

And Toomoomba's Georgia Voll has backed up her unbeaten 46 debut in the Australia Women's Cricket over the weekend..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes flow in for Warwick mum killed in tragic crash 

And the REIQ's given the LNP's plan to ditch restrictions around renting out a room a big thumbs up...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local star scores century on international stage

Workers picketing the retailers' Victorian warehouses have agreed to a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deal reached in the Woolies workers strike.

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A win for Aussie women living with Endometriosis with new drug on PBS

They were reportedly suffering from extreme heat and exhaustion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four men found on remote NT island claim they paid entry into Australia

A Vietnamese sailor who was rescued by Aussie anglers off the east coast apparently had a plastic bag with some handy essentials with him.  The man who spent nearly 24 hours floating in the ocean happened to have his ID, wallet and a pack of ciggies in the bag with himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sailor stuck at sea had his wallet, ID and a pack of cigarettes with him

Harris phone number leaked; Biden speaks for first time since Trump victory; And National Cabinet meets today on social media age limitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harris phone number leaked; Biden speaks for first time since Trump victory; And National Cabinet meets today on social media age limit

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will call by as many swing states as they can See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bulk billing rates are up across the country, and the US election race enters its last 48 hours

He's made some outrageous comments as new polls show it's neck and neck with him and Kamala Harris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More controversy over Donald Trump ahead of the US election.

The result comes despite Steven Miles stopping short of conceding defeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNP takes out Queensland election, Crisafulli to become state's 41st premier

New pathway created to compensate online scam victimsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New pathway created to compensate online scam victims

Plus, smaller businesses are struggling to adapt to AI according to one expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A low-flying Cessna Conquest will soon be flying over the region

Plus, the minor parties are urging locals to use their preferential votes to influence the major parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bones found in Booubyjan could belong to missing 14yo girl

Plus, police are investigating a violent robbery in Murgon after two intruders assaulted two male occupants in their 60s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for a missing man has been scaled back after failed search efforts

Plus, a Toowoomba man has pleaded guilty to DV charges involving his one-year-old son, and the child's mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations are underway into human bones found in Booubyjan

A fire investigator is on the scene of a suspicious blaze that destroyed a Murgon home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspicious blaze sparks investigation

Steven Miles and David Crisfaulli will go head to head tonight in the third and final leaders debate ahead of the official voting day, this Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Countdown begins to party leaders debate

Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Branch and Homicide Investigation Unit will now look over the evidence surrounding the disappearance of Jack McLennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homicide unit to investigate man's disappearance

And a local festival organiser who's had to cancel a new country music event says a Gold Coast festival is partially to blame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Treasurer wants debate with South Toowoomba MP

And a local fire ban for the South Wes has been extended..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council pressing pause on sale of Laidley Saleyards

It's going to be hot across the South West over the next few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot temps and fire danger in South West

The South Burnett Mayor has handed down her six month report card on council's progress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Burnett gives council's 6-month report card

The coroner will today reveal if it believes Jeremiah Rivers - who went missing in South West Queensland in 2021 - has died and if so how.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coroner to deliver findings on man's disappearance

Abortion laws have again dominated the second debate between the Premier and Opposition Leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion takes center state at second debate

That's on Premiere Steven Miles' latest announcement of free lunches for state schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Teacher's Union all for full tummies but also wants full funding

And court today for two men who triggered a city-wide Police chase after stealing and fleeing from a stolen car in Toowoomba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New weir is LNP's latest election promise for the South West

And the LNP has announced it'll build a weir in the South Burnett in a bid to increase our region's water security, if elected in coming weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men found and arrested after city-wide search

And more than a thousand bikers, truckies and transport workers are banding together to deliver much-needed education and food supplies to Queensland communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman fighting for life after colliding into B-double

And a young woman is this morning in a Brissy hospital following a truck and vehicle crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toowoomba's Will Brown bringing home a bronze from Bathurst

QPS has taken a 47-year-old man into custody over the death of Frances Crawford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police make arrest over Lockyer Valley death

Parts of the South West were smashed by storms late yesterday and we're being told there's more on the way today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More storms to smash the South West

The Garden City's most famous event has come to an end with total visitor numbers expected to beat last year's record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organisers confident Flower Carnival will set new record

A search and rescue mission is underway in the Darling Downs after a 27-year-old man went missing from Flicks Crossing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police launch search for missing man

The Western Downs Regional Council has transferred it's community housing portfolio to a not-for-profit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charity takes over Council's community housing portfolio

The State member for Warrego is hoping fraud allegations related to disaster recovery funding can be dealt with swiftly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP calls for fraud allegations to be dealt with swiftly

A car fire in Newtown overnight has sparked an investigation - with an unknown offender still on the run.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car fire sparks police probe

An Aussie-themed floral display "mini float" has been opened at Singapore's horticultural show - Gardens by the Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has gone international

She'll leave jail on what would have been the toddler's 10th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother of murdered toddler buried in Chinchilla Weir released from custody

And a blaze which engulfed a Dalby home is being treated as a crime scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Business Commissioner backs local council's new committee

An off-duty Queensland Police Officer has died during the Wall to Wall memorial ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off-duty police officer dies during memorial ride

A Toowoomba MP says he is concerned for the safety our students coming and going from some of our schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP tables petition to improve safety of school zone

Yesterday's hail in the Darling Downs won't be the last of the storms this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More storms to hit the South West

Forensic police are investigating a serious truck roll over near Chinchilla that left a person fighting for life yesterday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grave fears for truck driver after rollover

A Roma man charged with stabbing a police officer with a pair of scissors will stay in custody until his next court date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleged police stabber to stay in custody until next court date

The Member for the Maranoa has joined the Social media age limit debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maranoa MP joins social media debate

Not all Toowoomba Regional Council staff have been offered equal pay conditions, according to the Service's Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vital Council staff left out of pay rise

Meanwhile Toowoomba Regional Council's field workers will receive a 15.75 per cent pay rise over three years under a new enterprise agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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