Matthew Newton's Activity

November 2020

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The Federal Government has issued one of the last major approvals it has to make on the New Acland Coal Mine stage three expansion. The news comes just hours ahead of the Groom by-election.

Federal Government issues major New Acland approval on eve of by-election

27th Nov 2020 5:24 PM

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Over the years, John Orford dedicated his life to his three loves – the Orford family business, community service, and his wife, Glenda.

Toowoomba to farewell esteemed businessman and community pillar

28th Nov 2020 12:00 AM

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With heatwave conditions expected across the south-east region this weekend, local fire authorities have announced a fire ban.

Conditions lead to south-east local fire ban from midnight tonight

27th Nov 2020 8:14 AM

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It’s Toowoomba’s newest community club, and they’ve put together a grand event to ring in the new year.

Fun New Year’s Eve offerings at Club Toowoomba and Gold Park

27th Nov 2020 12:00 AM

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More than 70 people will finish up work with New Hope Group today as the company restructures its operations to deal with the cut in production at New Acland Coal Mine.

70 jobs gone as redundancies take effect at New Hope Group

27th Nov 2020 12:00 AM

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A truck and car have collided on the Toowoomba Bypass.

Teenager injured in two-vehicle smash on Toowoomba Bypass

26th Nov 2020 2:20 PM

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Heritage Bank has recruited three banking executives with extensive international resumes as it continues to grow.

Heritage Bank’s executive ranks bolstered by international expertise

26th Nov 2020 1:00 PM

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What better way to celebrate local beef producers than with a long table lunch in Toowoomba?

Local beef brands on show as part of National Agriculture Day

26th Nov 2020 7:58 AM

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It’s one of the biggest nights in a young person’s life. And when this mum saw her daughter this afternoon, she burst into tears.

Tears of happiness as volunteers add sparkle to school formal

25th Nov 2020 4:00 PM

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Matthew is a journalist with The Chronicle. He joined the team in September 2017, after spending two years as the editor of the Chinchilla News and Murilla Advertiser. He started his career as a cadet at the Whitsunday Coast Guardian in Proserpine in 2014.