The Australian Defence Force's plans to replace its entire fleet of Taipan helicopters with new aircraft at Oakey has been delayed due to operational issues. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

Clifton State High School has hosted a Lego League Challenge to build machines in teams, with Oceans as the theme. Eight local schools completed with students learning more about problem solving and teamwork. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

A federal inquiry into the 2022 floods that devastated homes and businesses across the Lockyer Valley has slammed how the insurance industry handled the disaster. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

The LNP is promising to work with Toowoomba Regional Council to free up 38 blocks of land for social housing. Just two candidates were out and about in the region today, five days until the election. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

The search for a missing 27 year old man in the South Burnett has taken a dark turn, with homicide and criminal detectives now involved in his disappearance. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: A Middle Ridge family have been left traumatised after teenage thieves allegedly broke in, armed with a hammer and golf club. The Member for Toowoomba South met with them today to listen to their concerns ahead of the election. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

The LNP has pledged $15 million dollars to help flood-proof Laidley if elected. More than 1.4 million Queenslanders have voted early, as candidates made their last minute pitch to undecided voters. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

The state election result is tipped to shape how Queenslanders will vote in the federal election next year. Local federal MP & Nationals leader David Littleproud says he's confident the Crisafulli government will respect federal policies. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

It's the end of an era for the last Qantas Boeing 717 taking its final flight at the weekend. After years of serving cities, regional airports and the mining sector - the plane known as a workhorse is being replaced by an Airbus. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

TOOWOOMBA: Toowoomba Cecil Plains Road is closed due to a fallen powerline at Biddeston. Motorists are urged to avoid the area, or expect delays. #qldtraffic

A woman and a teenager are lucky to be alive after their car slammed into a power pole, sparking a grass fire at Biddeston. A bystander pulled them out of the burning vehicle before emergency services arrived. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

Police have arrested four offenders after a wild police chase in Toowoomba. At least one of the accused is well known to authorities and appeared in court today. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

A severe heatwave warning remains in place for Maranoa, Warrego and the Darling Downs with temperatures climbing to 40 degrees in some areas today. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

A Southeast Queensland bushfire strike team have arrived to help crews on the front line battling a bushfire at Graymare. The fire started from a lightning strike west of Warwick last week. The full story tonight at 6pm. 7NEWS Toowoomba #7NEWS

Meanwhile firefighters have been battling a blaze at Greymare on the Southern Downs which started from a lightning strike last Thursday. A South East Queensland strike force team arrived this morning to give those on the frontline a break. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

Hundreds of people gathered at Remembrance Day services across the Darling Downs to honour the men and women who served our country. A sea of red poppies adorned cenotaphs and shrines for the stirring occasion. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

The Premier has confirmed the state's 3 strike drug possession laws will be repealed. The legislation is backed by medical experts who don't believe minor drug users should be punished, but David Crisafulli says no drug use is acceptable. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

Another round of severe storms have hit the Southern Downs bringing hail and damaging winds yesterday afternoon. The bureau has warned we're not in the clear just yet, more wild weather is predicted this weekend. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

Swimming instructors are taking a creative approach to keep kids safe in the water. Youngsters are being encouraged to dress as their favourite caped hero when they learn vital survival skills. 7NEWS.com.au Ben Mihan #7NEWS

A great evening seeing the arrival of the new CQ Rescue Agusta Westland AW-139 Helicopter which will be based at Mackay Airport 🚁 The flight crew and medical teams do an incredible job everyday saving lives across Regional Queensland.