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Motorists under the pump, panic buying ‘un-Australian’

Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Middle...

Farmers face fuel shortages

Farmers across the region are experiencing cost and supply pressures as fuel prices skyrocket as a result of the war in Iran. Recent developments...

Ongoing flood recovery assistance Chinchilla

Officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) along with State Emergency Service (SES) personnel, remain deployed throughout flood-affected communities in Chinchilla. Police and SES crews...

Flood water safety

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Railways snap 15-year drought

Railway Hotel Cricket Club (RHCC) have ended a 15-year premiership drought after defeating defending premiers Yetman by 63 runs in the Weir Shield final...

Riders, broncs, and bulls shine

The Wallumbilla Showgrounds came alive on 7 March as the Wallumbilla Rodeo delivered a full day of fast-paced action, attracting a record number of...

Wattles Tigers roar again

The famous black and gold of the Wattles Tigers returned to the field on 8 March as players, families and supporters gathered at Gallas...

Roos round 2 washed out

The Goondiwindi Roos were forced to wait another week in their search for their first win of the season after their scheduled match against...

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...

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Roos round 2 washed out

The Goondiwindi Roos were forced to wait another week in their search for their first win of the season after their scheduled match against...

Flood water safety

Floodwater is moving through Chinchilla. The Council ask residents to please take care and read the following advice. Floodwater can contain sewage, chemicals and...

Chinchilla flood update

Flood level at Charley's Creek Chinchilla, were current sitting at 6.16m at 7am on Thursday, down from 6.36m Wednesday night. The Bureau of Meteorology...

Floods over the Western Downs

More than 38 roads and counting have been closed across the region due to flooding. Over the weekend, heavy rainfall swept across Queensland and...

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...

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...

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

Australia’s beef exports are set to face some of the biggest adjustments compared with other international exporters as new import quotas announced by China...

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

Nationals leader David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would step down as leader of the Nationals, saying he’s had enough. Mr Littleproud said he would...