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AgForce community devastated by loss of former President Ian Burnett and grandson

AgForce is deeply saddened by the passing of its former General President Ian Burnett and his grandson in a tragic farming accident in Central...

Mum calls for change at embattled maternity unit

Maternity advocate Emily Chamberlain has called for an overhaul of Toowoomba Hospital’s complaints process amid growing scrutiny over its maternity ward. While Roma, Goondiwindi, Dalby,...

Tighter sheep supply expected

Australia’s sheep industry is entering a lower supply phase in 2026, with Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Sheep Industry Projections forecasting a...

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No ref, no game

For more than 60 seasons, Downs Rugby has stood as a proud pillar of regional sport, producing legendary names like Tim Horan, Matt Faesllar,...

Woodbridge shines in Clydesdales defeat

The Western Clydesdales have been left to rue missed opportunities after suffering a narrow 20–18 defeat to the Sunshine Coast Falcons on Saturday, March...

No ref, no game

For more than 60 seasons, Downs Rugby has stood as a proud pillar of regional sport, producing legendary names like Tim Horan, Matt Faesllar,...

No ref, no game

For more than 60 seasons, Downs Rugby has stood as a proud pillar of regional sport, producing legendary names like Tim Horan, Matt Faesllar,...

Wheatmen face tough test

The semi-final matchups for the Downs Colts Lightning Series have been locked in, with the Dalby Wheatmen facing a formidable challenge if they are...

Battlers take out Lindsay Williams Shield

The rugby league pre-season roared into life on 14 March, as the 20th edition of the Lindsay Williams Shield delivered a gripping showcase of...

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Giant generator delivery powers the way to Kogan Creek

Kogan Creek Power Station marked a significant milestone in its project. The successful arrival of a 334 tonne generator stator was made possible by...

No ref, no game

For more than 60 seasons, Downs Rugby has stood as a proud pillar of regional sport, producing legendary names like Tim Horan, Matt Faesllar,...

Fun for the whole family

The 156th Dalby Show is set to be a spectacular event, with children under 16 given free entry thanks to a generous donation. “It...

Woodbridge shines in Clydesdales defeat

The Western Clydesdales have been left to rue missed opportunities after suffering a narrow 20–18 defeat to the Sunshine Coast Falcons on Saturday, March...

Showing off the best of the town

The Dalby Show will have an incredible number of competitions for the community to enter and show off their agricultural skills. From the pavilion...

New police recruits head for the Downs

MORE than 1500 new police recruits have graduated in the past 18 months, and 81 of them are working in the Western Downs. Following...

Push for rural maternity services protection

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has urged the Government to commit to the principles of the National Consensus Framework for...

Looking back at Warra

Warra, in the Western Downs Region, Queensland is made up of a locality as well as a township. The town is located to the...

Statewide police crackdown targets Youth Crime

More than 1,300 people – including 502 juveniles – have been charged with 2,972 offences as Friday, 27 March marked one month of Operation...

Grants making a splash

Arrow Energy has announced more than $60,000 in funding for 16 not-for-profit organisations to help deliver wellbeing, health and environment programs across the Darling...