Ramsay local to captain Queensland Polocrosse team
Chosen to lead the mixed junior team at the national championships from the 22 through to 28 June this year, with a costly trip ahead of her, Piper Mortimer and her family are looking for sponsors to enable her to get there ... Piper's mum Leah Mortimer told On Our Selection News about how the sponsorship would be a two way street.
Westbrook man charged after car-jacking spree
A 39 years old Westbrook man has been charged after a three day car-jacking spree came to an end in Toowoomba. The crime spree began on Easter Saturday when the man is alleged to have forced the occupants of a Rav4, out of their vehicle, on Princess Street in Newtown. Being tracked by police, including Polair, the alleged offender then made his way toward Allora.
Darling Downs 2026 Showgirl chosen
At the Toowoomba Royal Show on Saturday afternoon, judges selected the entrant who will represent the Darling Downs at the State judging during this year's Ekka in Brisbane. The winner is Bridgette Langton, who is the Goombungee-Haden Showgirl for 2026.
Agforce leader talks on food security
The General President of AgForce, Shane McCarthy has highlighted the issues creating big problems for primary producers as a result of current unrest at an international level ... "One big lesson we've learned from this latest chain of events is that fuel plus fertiliser equals food," Mr McCarthy said. "It's surprising how quickly our food security can be put at risk without even one of those crucial ingredients.
Baby baboons at the Darling Downs Zoo!
The Darling Downs Zoo has welcomed four new baby baboons into its family in what is the country's first successful breeding program for the primate. The babies, ranging between 11 and 3 weeks old are still clinging tightly to mums.
