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Letters to the Editor WHEN you’re facing a huge energy bill, do you turn down the heating or do you go without meals?

News INVESTIAGTORS are appealing for witnesses following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Laidley last night.

Smarter Shopping AMAZON is offering free two business day delivery with the launch of Amazon Prime in Australia amid criticism of its local store.

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News The Project to be built by Jemena is expected to create around 200 jobs.

Home & Decorating A TOOWOOMBA local has created a Kmart hack that is sure to brighten up any room it is placed in.

Weather ONE man knew exactly where to go to capture a stunning scene as hundreds of tiny icicles formed on this frosty morning.

News WELCOME to the coldest day of the year so far, where temperatures in Toowoomba have dropped below zero.

Weather AFTER a chilly weekend, southern Queensland is set to start the working week with the coldest morning of the year.

Crime FATHER and son work together to elicit $4500 from a man in Warwick when he didn't repay a loan after a huge insurance pay out.

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Offbeat Toowoomba man who took a punt as to which toilet to use in the Turf Club's members bar sadly lost the bet.

News LOCKYER Valley author M.T. Ellis was surprised when her debut novel won a bronze medal at the Independent Publisher Book Awards in New York.

Lifestyle STUDENTS from a Toowoomba Anglican school have traded their books and pens for hammers and nails to help a charity.

News THE Australian Government is under pressure to end restrictive practices in aged care after it was called “a serious contravention of a person’s human rights”.

News TRUCK drivers are being pushed beyond their limits without basic needs like rest, water and lighting.

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News The company owes creditors more than $3 million and has made 21 employees redundant.

News HE HAS has helicoptered into remote destinations, lived for months with traditional native societies and held rock art dating back up to 28,000 years.

Crime A man is set to face court today after being charged with impersonating a returned serviceman.

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News MINERS have a reason to get excited, with new research revealing workers are in demand once again. Take a look at where the jobs are and what work is on offer.

News THE Prime Minister has revealed the Federal Government’s response to the Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse.

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News QUEENSLAND’S public transport ticketing is set to be revolutionised with commuters able to pay for their trips from a range of smart devices.