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Campaign builds for Bunya community centre

The Bunya Mountains Community Association has officially launched its three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible, and inclusive Community Centre in the heart...

Sheep Sustainability Framework ready for next phase

An Elders wool manager from St George is among the new appointments to the steering group of the Sheep Sustainability Framework. Brett Smith brings a...

Brave Wieambilla shooting heroes formally recognised

Deadly scenes at a rural bush block in Queensland’s Western Downs region more than three years ago sent shockwaves around the country. Police officers were...

A sheep sale

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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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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

The Bell community gathered on ANZAC Day to remember the servicemen and women who served in the First and Second World Wars. The Bell...

Sacrifice honoured at Bunya Mountains Anzac Day

The Bunya Mountains Anzac Day service and parade was packed with veterans, current service men and women, community members, clubs and organisations who came...

Increasing mental health concern in rural Australia

Rural Aid is warning of rapidly escalating mental health pressures on Australian farmers, their families, and rural communities as conflict in the Middle East...

Dalby market report

A large yarding of 8,213 head was presented at Dalby on Wednesday 22 April, with the market showing signs of stabilising across several categories....

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,...