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Jandowae cooks transform passion for flavour at mealtimes

Jandowae Multipurpose Health Service cooks are bringing new life to mealtimes, thanks to their participation in the Maggie Beer Foundation program, which is reshaping...

Queensland women step forward as QWAL Program wraps up with graduation and industry celebration

The Queensland Women in Agriculture Leadership (QWAL) Program has officially concluded, with participants graduating at a certificate ceremony in Brisbane on Friday 6 February...

$400,000 available to power locally-led climate solutions in rural Australia

Remote, rural and regional not-for-profit groups (NFPs) across Australia are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 through FRRR’s Community Led Climate...

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Taylor Bowls Challenge sectionals draw to a close

Taroom has taken a commanding position in the new state wide sectional stage of the Taylor Challenge, as the series approaches its final sectional...

Macpherson earns Super Rugby Cap

Former Goondiwindi Emus junior Toby Macpherson has made a strong first impression at Super Rugby Pacific level, playing his role in the Brumbies’ emphatic...

Defending premiers prove too strong

The Dalby Wheatmen Colts have suffered a tough opening-round defeat in the Lightning Colts Series, going down 19–5 to the defending premiers, the Gatton...

Feeling need for speed

Ironbark Raceway hosted a strong turnout on Australia Day as racing returned for the club’s annual event, with competitors, car enthusiasts and spectators braving...

Goanna’s soar to win Roma 7s

The Soaring Goannas have capped off a big Australia Day weekend in Roma, claiming the Australia Day Cricket 7s title at the Roma Cricket...

Action at King’s Royal

Speedway drivers from across Australia came to the South Burnett for one of the nation’s biggest weekends of racing. Kingaroy Speedway’s 14th Annual Ian...

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Macpherson earns Super Rugby Cap

Former Goondiwindi Emus junior Toby Macpherson has made a strong first impression at Super Rugby Pacific level, playing his role in the Brumbies’ emphatic...

Council welcomes 2026 cohort of apprentices and trainees

Fourteen new apprentices and trainees have officially commenced their careers with Western Downs Regional Council, bringing fresh energy and talent to the Early Career...

Defending premiers prove too strong

The Dalby Wheatmen Colts have suffered a tough opening-round defeat in the Lightning Colts Series, going down 19–5 to the defending premiers, the Gatton...

Ritual meets Revelry for the 2026 Regional Artists’ Exhibition

Local artists are invited to step into the spirit of Ritual and Revelry for the return of the Western Downs Regional Artists Exhibition. Western Downs...

Planning begins for improved hospital infrastructure

Planning for new infrastructure for the Warwick and Dalby hospitals is underway, with Darling Downs Health issuing a tender after recognising the ageing healthcare...

‘Business as usual’: Littleproud backs Coalition reset

It’s “business as usual” according to Nationals leader David Littleproud despite a chaotic few weeks amongst Coalition ranks in Canberra. Speaking to Sky News on...

How to stay safe during a rural escape

For many people, a rural getaway is the ultimate way to switch off, swapping city noise for fresh air and slower days. From outback...

Students get energised on the Western Downs

Chinchilla Christian College students have unearthed Queensland’s rich geology in their first Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) workshop delivered this week in partnership...

Western Downs CEO announces departure

Western Downs Regional Council will need to recruit a new CEO later in 2026 after CEO Jodie Taylor announced on Friday Feburuay 13, that...

Sporting through the years

Some sporting clubs in the Western Downs have been around for more than a century. Dalby Bowls Club was officially opened by Thomas Jack...