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Australia’s oldest circus heading to Chinchilla

Australia's oldest circus is coming to Chinchilla with a new boundary-pushing production featuring acts you won't see anywhere else in Australia. Ashton's Great Australian...

Premiums inundate flood victims

The Queensland Government says new flood data and resilience projects could help reduce insurance premiums in disaster-prone communities, as it holds a second industry...

Riders to celebrate 60 years of top endurance event

Nominations have opened for the 60th anniversary of Australia's premier endurance horse riding event, the 2026 Tom Quilty Gold Cup. The Stirling's Classic, a 120km...

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Roos leap to first win of the season

The Goondiwindi Roos have secured their first victory of the 2026 campaign, dismantling Highfields FC 6–1 in an away clash on Sunday 12 April. Played...

Speed and skill will be on show in the Emilee Cherry Cup

The 2026 Emillee Cherry Cup 7s competition is just around the corner, and the stage is set for an exhilarating opening carnival at UniSQ...

Cods fall to premiers

The Condamine Cods have opened their 2026 Risdon Cup campaign with a 36–26 loss to defending premiers Gatton Black Pigs at Hugh Courtney Oval...

Mitchell Campbdraft celebrates 25th birthday

The Mitchell Campdraft celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend of 10-12 April, drawing strong competition and community support for the milestone event. With more...

Boars beat Diehards in a thriller

The Goondiwindi Boars have edged out the Dalby Diehards 36–34 in a dramatic contest at Gilbert Oval on Saturday 11 April. With a late try...

5th annual Darren Lockyer Shield draws a resounding success

Roma came alive with the energy of junior rugby league over the weekend as the Darren Lockyer Shield returned, with the Carnarvon Cubs hosting...

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The ride home west for a good cause

The biennial charity Ride West, raising money for mental health in the bush, is a long, fun and challenging ride for those who choose...

Council workers to walk off job amid stalled pay negotiations

Union members at the Western Downs council will walk off the job for the first time in decades as negotiations over a new pay...

Council strikes landmark $30 million deal with wind developers

A landmark deal promising a direct injection of nearly $30 million into community projects has been struck between the Western Downs council and developers...

Energy shift for farmers

A mixed energy future is at the centre of a new roadmap for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors, outlining how producers can adapt...

Police bust major Chinchilla drug ring

An eight-month police operation targeting the alleged supply and distribution of dangerous drugs across the Western Downs has ended with mass arrests and major...

Feral deer breeding season action underway

With Australia’s feral deer population in breeding season, innovative approaches to better understand their movements across landscapes and manage their spread are rolling out. The...

Motorbike rider airlifted after crash near Dalby

A man in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital following a motorbike crash near Dalby on Sunday. The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight chopper was tasked just...

Campaign builds for Bunya community centre

The Bunya Mountains Community Association has officially launched its three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible, and inclusive Community Centre in the heart...

Sheep Sustainability Framework ready for next phase

An Elders wool manager from St George is among the new appointments to the steering group of the Sheep Sustainability Framework. Brett Smith brings a...

Brave Wieambilla shooting heroes formally recognised

Deadly scenes at a rural bush block in Queensland’s Western Downs region more than three years ago sent shockwaves around the country. Police officers were...