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Showing off the best of the town

The Dalby Show will have an incredible number of competitions for the community to enter and show off their agricultural skills. From the pavilion...

New police recruits head for the Downs

MORE than 1500 new police recruits have graduated in the past 18 months, and 81 of them are working in the Western Downs. Following...

Push for rural maternity services protection

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has urged the Government to commit to the principles of the National Consensus Framework for...

Dalby market report

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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,...

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,...

Wheatmen face tough test

The semi-final matchups for the Downs Colts Lightning Series have been locked in, with the Dalby Wheatmen facing a formidable challenge if they are...

Battlers take out Lindsay Williams Shield

The rugby league pre-season roared into life on 14 March, as the 20th edition of the Lindsay Williams Shield delivered a gripping showcase of...

Echidnas edge Frillies in pre season hit up

Preseason rugby union action kicked off across the 14 Maranoa on March, with the Roma Echidnas and St George Frillnecks taking to Dirranbandi Oval...

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Dalby market report

A strong yarding was seen at Dalby on Wednesday 25 March, with not all regular feed and trade buyers in attendance. Prices eased across...

Mum calls for change at embattled maternity unit

Darling Downs maternity advocate Emily Chamberlain has called for an overhaul of Toowoomba Hospital’s complaints process amid growing scrutiny over its maternity ward. While maternity...

AgriFutures Australia to support National Food Supply Chain Assessment

AgriFutures Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a National Food Supply Chain Assessment, which the Research and Development Corporation will fund and...

Miles show shines despite wet weather

The Miles District Show was a great success, with strong community support shining through despite challenging conditions. Held across two days on 13 and 14...

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,...

Prolonged flooding triggers disaster assistance for Western Downs

The Federal and State Governments have activated new flood assistance measures for residents, businesses, community organisations and councils in local government areas scattered from...

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,...

Singing into the Sunset: Chamberlin Brings Twilight Concert to the Downs

As the sun sets over Dalby this April, an all-female chamber choir will fill two local churches with rich harmonies and reflective sound. Chamberlin, the...

Regional Final of Lions Youth of the Year

The Lions Youth of the year has officially been announced. The Regional Final of Lions Youth of the Year was conducted in Dalby on...

ANZ fast-tracks Chinchilla branch reopening

ANZ has confirmed the reopening of its Chinchilla branch will be fast-tracked to open in May 2026, rather than the second half of the...