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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...

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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...

Wheatmen Colts look forward to big opening challenge

The Dalby Wheatmen Colts are putting in the hard yards as preparations ramp up for the third season of the Downs Rugby Lightning Colts...

Chinchilla bowls 4s champions crowned

Chinchilla Bowls Club staged its annual 4s Championship over the weekend, with six teams battling through hot and humid conditions across Saturday and Sunday...

Australia’s number one to contest King’s Royal

Australia’s current top modified sedans driver is set to contest the King’s Royal. Toowoomba speedway driver Nathan Macdonald is among the King’s Royal Modified...

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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...

Myall Park receives grant

The Queensland government is working to preserve Queensland’s heritage with $580,000 for the upkeep of the State’s cultural assets. From the Princess Theatre in...

US man jailed over links to police shooting deaths

An American man who spent a year discussing extreme conspiracies with a family behind the Wieambilla shootings has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Donald...

Jandowae light horse regiment

Jandowae had a number of proud light horse brigades. The 11th Jandowae Light Horse Brigade won the Australian Lord Forster Cup for Best Turned...

United Mayors drive regional priorities for Darling Downs and South West Queensland

Mayors from across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland come together in Toowoomba to advance a united regional agenda focused on infrastructure, economic...

Flood Recovery, Tick Risk, and Staying Ready

I’m pleased to inform you of some good news after the recent devastating floods through our state’s north-west. Many cattle producers across Queensland are...