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Emergency Alert for Chinchilla

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Western Downs Local Disaster Management Group. Major flooding is happening now in Charleys Creek.

Miles show set to wow

The Miles District Show has taken the bold step of changing the dates of our show and expanding it into a two day show...

ANZ to reopen branch in Chinchilla

ANZ has announced it will reopen its Chinchilla branch this year. The decision is great news for the town, as ANZ reopening of its...

Australian beef export volumes tested by new China quota

’I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job

Emergency Alert for Chinchilla and Warra

IWD profile

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Sport

Hell of the west a blazing success

The 35th annual Hell of the West (HOTW) Triathlon was held last weekend in Goondiwindi, with the race attracting top professional athletes, along with almost...

Dalby Diehards’ season warm-up

Warming up for a great season ahead, the Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club hosted two trial games. The Red Ants opened up their fields...

Railways run over the Leprechauns

Railways have claimed the Claude W. Sylvester competition title in emphatic style, crushing the Leprechauns by 182 runs in the final at Roma Cricket...

McInnerny a standout as the Yellowbetties progress to the the final

The Yelarbon Yellowbetties have secured a place in the Meghan L White Cup grand final after a gripping one-run victory over Macintyre in the...

Third time’s a charm for the Gundy 250

After the previous two attempts at running the shorter race ahead of August's Gundy 500, the third attempt at the Gundy ARB 250 went...

Emus gearing up for 2026

The Goondiwindi Emus officially launched their pre-season campaign as preparations ramp up for what looms as a defining 2026 season across all grades. After several...

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IWD profile

Meet Kylie Bourne, Western Downs Deputy Mayor and Planning and Environment Portfolio holder. Where do you live: Miles How are you making a difference...

Nominations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards

The Australian Cotton Industry Awards are now open for nominations for 2026. The awards recognise people across the industry for their achievements, commitment to sustainability,...

Dalby market report

On Wednesday, 4 March, in Dalby, there was an increased yarding with all regular feed and restocker buyers participating, along with an additional export...

Heavy rainfall continues

Heavy rainfall continues, as major flooding occurs across the region. This is a flood WATCH AND ACT message from Western Down Regional Council. Flooding...

1942 floods

In February 1942, there was a major flooding event that effected the Western Downs. In the central Highlands, Maranoa and Downs heavy falls occurred...

Financial literacy for young farmers is crucial to our future on the land

I've been chair of the Young Producers Council for around 10 months now. Since then, the council’s main focus has been addressing the issue...

Next wave of oil, gas, coal and vanadium projects

The Queensland Government has released 18 new highly prospective petroleum and gas, coal, and mineral exploration areas. A competitive tender process is now open...

Locals receive huge tourism grant

A new Western Downs destination venue received $286 866 from the Queensland Government as part of the Destination 2045 vision. The Dusty Chook barn event...

Time to be mosquito prepared

Following recent wet weather, Darling Downs Health is urging all community members to protect themselves against mosquito borne viruses. Mosquito numbers increase after wet and...

Dalby Diehards’ season warm-up

Warming up for a great season ahead, the Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club hosted two trial games. The Red Ants opened up their fields...

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