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Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre will be visiting towns in the Darling Down

Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre Desert Rose plans to visit towns in the Darling Downs, Western Downs and Maranoa regions of Queensland in the...

Passionate founder Tash Johnston

One woman is breaking the mould of what a rural leader looks like, revolutionising farmer care in Australia. Tash Johnston, the founder of Farm Angels,...

Darling Downs Police forging ahead with crime crackdown

Darling Downs Police are continuing their efforts to curb crime, charging more than 100 people with 323 offences during the first five weeks of...

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Competition wide open

The 2026 Downs Rugby season is shaping as one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, emerging contenders and rebuilding clubs...

Rivalry set to reignite

With the TRL season just around the corner, attention turns to the Goondiwindi Boars and Dalby Diehards, who will reignite their rivalry in a...

RDRL gearing up for kick off

Rugby league returns across the region this weekend, with the 2026 Roma District Rugby League (RDRL) season kicking off on April 11–12 after a...

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,...

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Experienced clinicians and leaders appointed to Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board

A seven-person board with experience in frontline clinical service delivery, leadership and governance has been appointed to help shape the future of healthcare across...

Man charged after car thefts

A 39-year-old Westbrook man has been charged after serious incidents involving four vehicles and weapons across the Darling Downs at the weekend. He has been...

Man arrested after car thefts

A 39-year-old Westbrook man is helping police with inquires after incidents involving four vehicles and weapons across the Darling Downs at the weekend. Specialist officers...

Looking back at Kaimkillenbun

Kaimkillenbun is a town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, located northeast of Dalby and south of Bell. The Western Downs regional library...

Police highlight Daniel’s Law for Easter school holiday safety

Queensland Police Service (QPS) is reminding parents and guardians to take practical, proactive steps to help safeguard children these Easter school holidays, including using...

AMPYR delivers $40,000 through the Grahams Battery Community Fund

AMPYR Australia invested $40000 directly into the future of the Western Downs community, supporting eight local community organisations through its Grahams Battery Community Fund....

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...

Holiday at home this Easter

With the current fuel crisis, people are being urged to holiday at home this Easter School Holidays. Fuel prices putting pressure on household budgets...