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New resources empower local businesses for disaster planning

Western Downs Regional Council has launched a suite of new resources as part of its Business Resilience Program, designed to empower local businesses to...

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...

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

‘Business as usual’: Littleproud backs Coalition reset

How to stay safe during a rural escape

Students get energised on the Western Downs

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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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‘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...

New Corporate Plan guides Western Downs future

Western Downs Regional Council has officially adopted its new Corporate Plan 2026-2031 at the January Ordinary Meeting of Council, marking a significant milestone in...

Ambulance ramping starting to reduce

New quarterly Health Data is showing ambulance ramping is at its lowest rate in five years. The new data shows the statewide ambulance...

Serious assault in Tara

Police are investigating following a serious assault that occurred in Tara Monday night, 16 February. Around 10.20pm, police were called to Tara Hospital following reports...

Local apprentice and trainee kick of their careers at Kogan Creek Power Station

Locals Corey Fleming and Beth Lane have joined the team at Kogan Creek Power Station as the power station’s newest apprentice and trainee. They are...

Dozens facing drugs charges across South West

Three St George men are among 63 people charged with 119 offences after a six-moth operation focussed on weapons and the supply of dangerous...

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