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Authorities monitoring forecasts as Jandowae flood threat eases

Water levels at Jandowae Dam have fallen, easing flooding concerns following significant downpours during the early parts of the week. Authorities have told Jandowae residents...

Jandowae on flood alert as heavy rain prompts flash flooding, road closures

Heavy rainfall and flash flooding forced a number of road closures around the Western Downs with residents in low-lying areas of Jandowae told to...

Community groups bask in funding windfall

Up to 13 Darling and Western Downs community groups are set to reap the rewards of more than $50,000 in grant money. Schools, not-for-profits and...

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Hoopert with a solid performance despite defeat

Harry Hoopert had another solid performance for Australia A in their 38-17 loss to England A at Twickenham Stoop on Monday morning. Starting at...

Chinchilla bowls round-up

A bit of championship chatter. C Grade first up, Allan Lavender and Luke O’Dea played last Wednesday in a great game to watch, the lads...

SPORTS – Knox Shield Cricket

The annual Knox Shield competition is contested by representative teams from Cricket Associations in the Western areas of our Zone - Charleville, St George,...

Hoopert makes impact

Dalby’s own Harry Hoopert impressed off the bench for the Australia A team against the Bristol Bears in a thrilling encounter that ended in...

Tight bowling at Chinchilla

On Saturday a Triples game was played at Chinchilla Bowling Club between John Gray, Ray Sangster and Robbie Hammermeister against three new club members...

Swimmers converge on Dalby

Swimmers from all across the Downs converged on Dalby for the annual Dalby Open on Sunday. The event saw participation from over 30 clubs,...

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Bunya to border koala corridor

Calling all land owners, an expression of interest has been issued for the Koala Climate Corridors. The expression of interest is targeted towards landowners...

From Walumbilla to Athens: Paralympian to be inducted into Qld sport’s hall of fame

Nine time Paralympic gold medallist and Walumbilla sporting hero Darren Thrupp OAM has been to hell and back in a lifetime defined by perseverance. In...

TAFE set for advanced manufacturing showcase

On Thursday 5 December, TAFE Queensland’s Toowoomba campus will host the InnovateQ – Future of Manufacturing Expo where industry suppliers will demonstrate the latest...

Luxury glamping coming to the Downs

Beef producers Nick and Kate Boshammer have announced the opening of Riverbank Glamping, the Western Downs’ first luxury glamping experience. Just 18 months since...

Collaboration key to energy partnerships

An Australian-owned company is working with agricultural landowners, regional communities and 10 southern and Central Queensland councils to facilitate informed outcomes for renewable energy...

Council joins national welcoming cities network

Western Downs Regional Council has joined a national network of more than 90 local governments committed to fostering diversity and social inclusion. The council will...