Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

News

New LifeFlight doctor brings rural roots to Sunshine Coast base

Doctor Brooke Pollock first knew she wanted to work for LifeFlight when she was only 15. She was working in an administration position at the...

Value and convenience reshaping Australian foodservice landscape as consumers head back to eating out

With Australians’ discretionary spending on the rise, consumers are heading back to restaurants – but with a sharper focus on value, convenience and frequency...

Dalby market report

Following this month's widespread rain event, Wednesday 18 February sale in Dalby delivered a very positive result. Yarding’s were reduced, however this was met...

Digital Edition

Sport

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...

Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

More News

Prickly Pear history

It has been 90 years since the Cactoblastis Memorial Hall was erected. Prickly Pear took over Chinchilla, and the Argentinian Cactoblastis cactorum moth saved...

A year of safe, responsive, and future proofed healthcare in Tara

Tara Hospital has paved the way for improved rural healthcare, one year on since the facility opened its doors. The state-of-the-art hospital – which replaced...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...