Coroner finds man's workplace death was avoidable

A family photo of Simon Poxon

Deputy State Coroner handed down his findings on Friday

REVEALED: Inside the undergound drug lab

With the help of Australian Defence Force specialists, police cut their way into the large shipping container buried deep on a Grantham property.

Police photos from inside an elaborate underground laboratory

Toowoomba identity's son killed in horror hit and run

The son of Toowoomba couple Tony and Judy Brown died in a suspected hit and run in Western Australia on Wednesday night. He was trying to get help after his car became bogged on the side of the road.

THE son of Toowoomba identity Tony Brown has been killed







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7 tips for parents if your child is getting bullied

BULLYING BLUES: A number of parents have recently taken to the Internet to express their concerns over school yard bullying after their children were targeted.

BULLYING is a parent’s worst nightmare.

10 signs you live with a toddler

infant child baby toddler sitting with raised hand up

CAN you relate to any of these?

THE EXPERT: Public school kids do better at university

Dr Jill Blackmore said studies showed public school kids tended to do better at university than those who came through the private sector.

Public school kids do better at university, expert says.

Work/Life Balance

WORK and being a mum is a juggle - how do you find the balance?

Health and nutrition with kids - how do you balance it?

HOW important is health and nutrition in your household?

Smack or no smack - where do you stand?

THE debate is reignited - is smacking acceptable?

Christopher Pyne calls it: "We have won the election"

VICTORY belongs to the Coalition, according to Liberal frontbencher Christopher Pyne who told morning television his party is an "election-winning machine".

AEC: We could wait another week for election result

With every seat crucial to forming government we'll waiting a while

Regional Australia drives election result

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media during a press conference at Centennial Park in Sydney, Sunday, June 12, 2016. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Are our regions in revolt?

Why Australia needed to elect Pauline Hanson

Pauline Hanson speaking at the Meet the Candidates Forum in Gatton last night. Photo Inga Williams / The Queensland Times

I only ask one thing - read this all the way to the bottom

Katter to support Turnbull

Bob Katter

But any deal comes with a big, big caveat.

Bill Shorten emboldened by Mediscare election campaign 'lie'

Bill Shorten seems emboldened by Mediscare campaign "lie"

Flow of postal votes could save Malcolm Turnbull's ship

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visits the Macadamia Processing Company at Alphadale with Page MP Kevin Hogan and Deputy Barnaby Joyce.

The ABC has called 70 seats for the Coalition and 67 for Labor.

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Together we're united for 6.8m regional Australians

AN OPEN letter to Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten demanding a Fair Go for regional Australians.

Turnbull govt reveals new approach on regional health

Malcolm Turnbull... pledging a new deal for regional residents on healthcare.

Govt vows to address difference in life expectancy in regional areas

Finally regions will get a Fair Go

Congestion on the Bruce Highway.

It's time for the major parties to close the country city gap

Fair Go campaign wins back our funding

The fund was originally created for people living in regional areas

All parties urged to treat young people seriously

There is a higher education gap between regional areas and Brisbane

Cities ahead by $2 billion in health funding

INVOLVED: Dr Ewen McPhee wants to see better heath services in rural areas.

People living in rural areas are missing out on $2 billion in funds

Barnaby Joyce throws support behind Fair Go campaign

GIVE REGIONS A FAIR GO: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce at the roundabout at the Fiveways during his visit to Gympie this week.

Barnaby Joyce thrown his support behind Fair Go campaign

The most Colourful Vietnam Markets | Bac Ha Market!

Jolene Ejmont at the Most Colourful Markets in Vietnam, the famous Bac Ha Market!

The most Colourful Vietnam Markets | Bac Ha Market!

Help me stop Thai massage parlour in Toowoomba

It invades privacy, safety, security and lifestyle.

Rotarians lend a hand with paintbrush

Rotary Club members (back from left) Brian Hunt, Peter Snow and Damian Carroll join with John Cutler to brighten up the Clubhouse’s outdoor deck area with a fresh coat of paint.

Working bee focus on building upkeep

St Saviour’s College hosts Vanuata appeal

St Saviour's College held a community drive to collect items to help re-establish Vanuata schools left devastated following Cyclone Pam in March. Photo contributed

Goods collected for cyclone damaged schools

You can support diversity without misgivings

You can support diversity without misgivings

You can support diversity without misgivings

5 unique things to do in Kampot and Kep, Cambodia

The salt fields of Kampot.

"We had an awesome time exploring the countryside of both towns."

Give your garden over to the birds: Expert tips

SWEET TREATS: Lorikeets enjoy the nectar of the eucalyptus flowers.

Bring the wildlife into your backyard

IN DEEP: Keep warm before and during dive

It’s never too cold to go diving.

The secret to staying warm both before and after the dive

TOTALLY HOOKED: Hunt is on for monster tailor

TOP CATCH: Pete May with a 75cm tailor caught off Noosa’s North Shore.

Some of our best tailor comes from the lower parts of our rivers

Why millennials are having less sex

Young people appear to be having less sex, or just lying about it less than previous generations.

It is a cliche that each new generation shocks the last

Life's too short to do housework - let us do it for you!

LIFE is too short for ironing undies and polishing silverware.

A perfect chapter in a spectacular love story

PHOTOS BY PAUL PUGH

Beautiful wedding of Danni-elle Ward and Nick Scotney.

Take good care of your spine

PRACTISE GOOD POSTURE: Slouching over your work station can lead to neck and back problems and general ill health.

Pay attention to your posture - it says a lot about you

Fancy sleeping in a Maserati? Behold the ultimate hotel room

It may cost $5200 a night, but the Maserati suite at Monaco's Hotel de Paris is the ultimate overnighter for the Maserati superfan.

$5200 a night for luxury Maserati-inspired suite

Delight your tastebuds at Bonito

Bonito, new seafood restaurant opens in Hume Street. The restaurant is owned by Alan and Joanne Willson. July 8, 2016

Bonito Seafood & Grill Restaurant open for business.

Dance like no-one is watching

Ready for the ball, front; Wayne Pugh and Anne-Maree Byrne and in background from left; Deepti Arya , Charmaine Williamson , Charanpreet Singh ,Jennifer Wright (Summers) and Preeti Parikh. Promotion of Endeavour Foundations annual ball which will be held in August. July 8, 2016

Endeavour Ball will be a "Ball for All"

Stunning Highfields home on the market

STYLISH LIVING: The open-plan family room is perfect for relaxed entertaining.

Don't miss out on this sophisticated family home.

New development ‘gets back to the old ideal of living’

VISION: Bruns Eco Village land steward and conceptualiser Kelvin Daly with his daughter Solara.

“The project is about sustainability, treading lightly on the land"

Popular Sunshine Coast fun park may sell for units

FOR SALE: Top Shots Fun Park, which has entertained kids like Ben Wood (pictured) for years, is for sale.

This well-loved Sunshine Coast fun park is now for sale