A Brisbane electrician, Maua Lagaaia, has been found not guilty of unlawful striking causing death of Lincoln Hoad in Dalby in 2023. The jury accepted the defence's argument of self-defence, despite CCTV footage showing Lagaaia punching Hoad, leading to fatal head injuries.
A man in his 20s was treated for arm injuries after a stabbing at Toowoomba's Grand Central Shopping Centre. Police have one person in custody following the incident, which witnesses described as a scuffle involving youths and a hunting knife.
An art showcase in Toowoomba, Australia, features works by women and children affected by domestic violence, offering a platform for 'lost voices' and healing. The event highlights the profound impact of abuse beyond statistics, with artists sharing their experiences through their creations.
A Brisbane man, Maua Lagaaia, is on trial in Toowoomba for the unlawful striking causing death of Lincoln Hoad. The incident occurred during a drunken night out in Dalby after a horse race, where a brief interaction escalated into a fatal punch.
Lachlan Mark Freund, 28, and Tina Kathleen Hazard, 39, were sentenced to 11 and 9 years respectively for their role in the 2022 death of Thor Morgan, 25. They pleaded guilty to manslaughter after following and shooting at Morgan's vehicle in Toowoomba.
Allan John Eveleigh has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail for killing Ian "Watty" Welldon in a Toowoomba crash in 2023. Eveleigh, who had a high level of methamphetamine in his blood, failed to stop at a red light, colliding with Mr. Welldon's motorcycle.
An anaesthetist has been fined $30,000 for professional misconduct after including confidential patient information and demeaning commentary in his self-published book, "The Anaesthetic Picture Book". The book, which depicted his life at Toowoomba Hospital, contained inappropriate details and images, leading to his suspension and resignation.
Researchers in Toowoomba, Australia, are set to use a new $175,000 transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) machine to improve early detection and monitoring of motor neurone disease (MND). The technology, funded by a local charity, aims to provide better insights into the disorder, offering hope to patients like Natalie Verdouw.
A hockey program in Toowoomba is helping Yazidi refugees adapt to life in Australia and build a community.
A workplace death, a fatal truck collision on the Toowoomba bypass, and an elderly man killed in a fire have made for a tragic 24 hours in the regional city.
