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Dalby post office through the lens in time

The first Dalby Post Office was built circa 1870, and was the first brick building in the main street. The Western Downs regional council wrote...

Why biosecurity matters now more than ever

A brazen incursion on our state’s northern border recently has shone a spotlight on the critical importance of our border security - and how...

Rabo Community Fund opens applications for 2026 rural community initiatives

Applications for funding from the Rabo Community Fund for 2026 are now open to rural and regional community organisations and initiatives that are making...

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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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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...

Australia Day by Charleys Creek

Charleys Creek Brewing Co in Chinchilla hosted an Australia Day weekend, entertaining crowds with a live music festival. The Australia Day Weekend was a...

Unsung hero of the town

On Australia Day, the region acknowledged it’s unsung heroes, the ones who run the town behind the door. In Dalby, that’s Sharlene Smith, the...

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...

Tara residents share concerns about Origin’s proposed coal seam gas expansion

Tara residents will have the opportunity to voice their concerns about Origin Energy’s plans for a major expansion of coal seam gas wells in...

Locals speak on Coalition Split

With the coalition once again embroiled in crisis after Nationals leader and Maranoa Member David Littleproud walked from the alliance on Thursday, 22 January,...

Boyce challenges Littleproud’s leadership

A Nationals leadership battle is shaping up between federal representatives for Maranoa MP David Littleproud and Flynn MP Colin Boyce. Current Nationals leader David...

Local Legends Honoured at Australia Day

Wandoan resident Gregory Zillman has been announced as the Western Downs Citizen of the Year, with former Chinchilla State High School captain Sophie Scutchings...

Celebrating Australia day in Dalby

Australia Day celebrations in Dalby were spent escaping the scorching sun, coming together with mates and having fun. Locals attended the free council breakfast at...