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Services throughout the region

On 25 April, the Western Downs came together to remember and commemorate this deeply significant day. 110 years since Australia marked its first Anzac...

Recognising and honouring the fallen

Crowds turned out to the community's Anzac services in Chinchilla. Young and old paused to remember the sacrifices of many servicemen and women over...

Community coming together

Tara's Anzac Day service was a beautiful and solemn affair, with a large crowd coming together to remember the fallen. The morning began with the...

Anzac spirit shines in Bell

Sacrifice honoured at Bunya Mountains Anzac Day

Increasing mental health concern in rural Australia

Dalby market report

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Sport

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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Firearm, property and vehicle offences, Darling Downs

A man has been charged and faced court for a number of property, vehicle, and firearm offences. Detectives from Toowoomba, Warwick and Gatton Criminal...

Fuel orders just ‘hopes and dreams’

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark order aimed at delivering hope for drivers and transport operators pushed to the brink by...

Skating through the holidays

The Chinchilla community centre and Hilltop Skateshop held skateboarding events across the region during Youth Week. Chinchilla Community Centre senior youth worker Injilay Hassan...

Anzac day services across the region

On Saturday 25 April, Western Downs communities will take part in this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations, paying tribute to the Australian and New Zealand...

Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle

Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...

Anzac Day March in Dalby 1916

Anzac Day was commemorated in various locations around the Western Downs Region. Always well attended, Anzac Day usually featured a March and a Commemorative...

Celebrating ten years of laughs on the Western Downs

A much-loved comedy series Not Just For Laughs is marking its 10-year anniversary. Some of Australia’s sharpest comedic minds will be touring Dalby, Tara...

Does weed detection and spot-spraying machinery pay off?

Spraying technology is expensive. A new boomspray decision tool from WeedSmart is now available to test real-world spot-spraying technology options before spending any money. Peter...

Dandabah upgrades welcomed

Bunya Mountains community leaders are "absolutely delighted" with the recently completed $6 million upgrades to the Dandabah Picnic Area, saying the new facilities will...

Queensland’s South-east the land of contrasts and challenges

The seasonal outlook across South East Queensland continues to present a mixed and increasingly challenging picture for producers. Dry conditions are tightening their grip across...

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