Toowoomba News
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Gas production in Queensland's Channel Country 'unviable' report says, but not everyone agrees
A report commissioned by an environmental group claims gas extraction in Queensland's Lake Eyre Basin will cost millions, but proponents say the fossil fuel has an important role in Australia's transition to renewable energy. -
'Outback angels' track down 'boom and bust town' hidden under cactus
Hobby historians with a hunch uncover a long-forgotten Queensland outback town once home to 500 people and eight to 10 pubs. -
Australia Post takes the cake — on an unscheduled mystery tour
It was meant to take a little over a week in the post, but three-year-old Beau's fruitcake ended up going on a month-long tour of eastern Australia. -
'Peaceful and industrious', these quirky little critters might be the next big thing in micro pets
Move over adorable puppies, there's a new pet moving in on the lucrative companion market and attracting big dollars from keen owners. Meet the freshwater dwarf shrimp. -
'Absolutely enormous' potholes on flood-damaged roads about to get bigger as harvest ramps up
Regional roads are in a bad state and they're about to get worse, with motorists warned the large number of trucks sent to collect a bumper harvest could see conditions deteriorate. -
Why bulls with 'absolute sex appeal' are selling for more than a luxury sports car
In a strong start to spring sales, graziers are snapping up bulls for record prices as the industry enjoys optimal conditions and high confidence. -
Tip offs lead to seizure of 805 vapes and 30kg of tobacco by Queensland police
Members of the public reported the suspected illegal sale of the nicotine products to police and Queensland Health amid a state-wide crackdown. -
From 'garden variety' ID theft to framing you for a crime, here's how the stolen Optus data could be used
John Theodosis is one of thousands of Australians at serious risk after the Optus data breach. As the company and officials scramble to safeguard the victims, we ask how their information could be used. -
Buying rural land? Why the most rundown property might be worth more than you think
In outback Australia, years of drought have left many rural properties "flogged out" or degraded, but experts say they are now set to skyrocket in value due to their carbon farming potential. -
There's more rain coming for Queensland as storms sweep across much of the state
An already wet September is set to end with another soaking for many regional Queenslanders, as a band of storms sweeps across much of the state bringing hail, wind and rainfall. -
Two years ago Leslie Dam was almost empty, now it's home to 'monster cod'
Keen fishers are getting their "catch of a lifetime" at Warwick's Leslie Dam with breeding efforts during the drought paving the way for metre-long Murray cod. -
Scurvy 'cure' now a drink of choice at restaurants and bars
Locally grown fruit blended with vinegar is taking off as an alternative to alcohol and providing an extra source of income for producers in Queensland's Granite Belt region. -
As spring descends on Queensland, so do large swarms of European bees
Swarms of European honey bees are taking over trees, outdoor patios, children's play equipment and letterboxes as they migrate for spring in wetter, warmer weather. -
Desperate push saves outback CWA branch from closure
In it's 100th year, on the brink of closure, an outback town rallied to keep its women's advocacy organisation going. -
Queensland airport set to boost billionaire Richard Branson's space ambitions
A deal to launch rockets from Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport could give Virgin Orbit a new advantage in the billionaire space race, but others have written the move off as a marketing gimmick. -
Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport to launch rockets with Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit
A regional Queensland airport is set to become the third Virgin Orbit site in the world to launch satellites into space within the next two years. -
Father accused of murdering 8yo daughter faces court again
Toowoomba Magistrates Court has heard further details on the number of police involved in the "unprecedented" police operation into the death of Elizabeth Struhs. -
Georgie Somerset defends AgForce leadership position
Southern Queensland cattle farmer Georgie Somerset keeps the top job, defeating Will Wilson to lead Queensland's peak rural lobby group AgForce. -
Pilot dead after agricultural plane crashes near Chinchilla
A man in his 30s has died after his crop duster plane lost altitude before crash-landing in a paddock. -
Toowoomba's carnival of flowers explodes in kaleidoscope of colour
Millions of bulbs are in full bloom for Toowoomba's annual carnival of flowers, and traditional floral parade, which has previously struggled through years of drought. Georgie Hewson reports. -
Michael and Meegan are among the growing number of people building a passive house
With its $60,000 double-glazed windows, this home will be one of Australia's newest passive houses, maintaining a temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius. -
Cool winter slows the march of fall armyworm, bringing relief to southern corn growers
There is new hope in the fight against exotic pest fall armyworm, which has marched across parts of Australia since 2020, as cooler and wetter weather gives farmers a natural advantage. -
La Niña and cold winter mean brighter blooms, fewer pests for famous flower festival
Australia's garden city is in full bloom after an unusually cold and wet winter, and gardeners say dealing with La Niña is much more preferable to the drought years. -
It's been nearly a year since Bonza unveiled its plans, so why does the company remain grounded?
Routes are out, the first cabin crew has been trained, the first plane named, an app-based booking system set up and the uniforms unveiled. All Bonza needs now is the green light. -
Milk prices are set to rise and it's not just down to inflation
You could soon be paying more for a bottle of milk after a massive shortfall in production across Australia. Meanwhile, local dairy farmers are leaving the industry in droves.
