Toowoomba News

• Warning pre-made bee hotels could be harming native species

  A bee hotel is a great way to attract native bees to your backyard, but experts say some pre-made models are unsuitable and can even harm their guests. 

• Clearer skies ahead for Queensland as sunshine returns after wet autumn

  The weather bureau predicts scattered showers for the south-east on Monday and Tuesday, before sunny conditions take over for the rest of the week into next weekend. 

• 'Did the best I could': Witnesses defend actions amid Bondi stabbing inquest

  Multiple witnesses giving evidence at the coronial inquest into the April 2024 stabbing rampage have stressed the "benefit of hindsight" in revisiting their interactions with Joel Cauchi.

• More rain forecast for Queensland before skies clear on weekend

  The unseasonal rain has washed out sporting games and put a dampener on major events, but the weather bureau says clear skies are around the corner.

• Bondi killer asked girls' school to let him watch swim carnival and netball

  The Bondi Junction stabbing inquest has revealed numerous "concerning" red flags in Joel Cauchi's behaviour.

• Life sentence after dad killed in front of son with medieval weapon

  A man who pleaded guilty to using a historic weapon to murder his aunt's former partner has told a court he was "so incredibly sorry".

• Heartbroken community mourns five alleged victims of domestic violence

  A Queensland community rocked by five alleged domestic violence deaths in 10 months has gathered to grieve and call for change.

• Wind farm developers offer millions to neighbours to ease tensions

  Andrew Forrest's Windlab is among those using neighbour payments to bridge the gap between the "haves and have-nots".

• Mother charged with murder after house fire that killed three children

  Ellouisa Patricia Brighton, 36, remains in hospital in a critical condition after the fire at Merritt Street in Harristown last week.

• Truck driver picks up mother and son who waited hours for access taxi

  A mother and her son with a disability waited two hours for an access taxi before a Good Samaritan drove them to an Adelaide hospital.

• Wet, windy conditions forecast for south-east Queensland this week

  The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts patchy rain for the Gold and Sunshine Coasts this week.

• Wet and windy Mother's Day weekend for Queensland

  The Bureau of Meteorology says much of the state's east will see rain and rough seas this weekend. 

• Coroner probes disappearance of 27yo Queensland man

  The Coroners Court of Queensland has confirmed it is investigating the disappearance of Jack McLennan, who was last seen at a popular fishing spot eight months ago.

• Two more children die overnight after Toowoomba house fire.

  Queensland police are working to speak with a 36-year-old woman who remains in hospital after the 'suspicious' house fire.

• Mother under police guard after house fire that killed three children

  Emergency services were called to Merritt Street in Harristown about 12.30am on Wednesday, where they found the house engulfed in flames.

• Child dead, three critically injured in house fire in Toowoomba

  A nine-year-old boy has died and three other people were critically injured in a house fire in Toowoomba.

• New player shakes up regional Queensland electricity monopoly

  Origin Energy is expanding to seven regional Queensland cities where residents have previously had only one choice of electricity provider.

• State of Origin demolition derby hopes to 'smash it out of the park'

  Once thought to be a gimmick, one of the most brutal sports is now producing true professionals in Australia. 

• Child's body found, three critically injured after Toowoomba house fire

  Police say the body of a child has been found after a suspicious house fire west of Brisbane. 

• Red bleeds through in LNP's Queensland stronghold

  The Coalition lost a seat in Queensland's far north and suffered a swing against it in almost every seat it retained in the state.

• RAAF pilot accused of killing wife and staging mower accident bailed

  A Queensland man accused of murdering his wife and staging a lawnmower accident to cover it up has been granted bail.

• Umbrellas a must for Queensland voters with falls likely over weekend

  Rainfalls of up to 100 millimetres could hit parts of the state over the Labour Day long weekend, after days of picture-perfect autumn weather.

• Voters embrace tighter election race as 89-year LNP stronghold 'in play'

  For the first time in decades, the Queensland seat of Groom could see a showdown courtesy of an independent candidate who analysts say is a legitimate contender.            

• Murder victim's mum labels son's killer 'small, insignificant coward'

  Family members of murder victim Michael Purse have labelled his remorseless killer a cruel and evil coward who "does not belong in society", and say they do not have much hope his body will ever be found.

• Towns with no doctors say election health promises a 'bandaid' approach

  Rural Queensland residents who are travelling up to 180 kilometres to see a doctor say they are disappointed with the lack of focus on health this federal election.