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Record cohort of medical interns set to care for Darling Downs communities

Darling Downs Health has welcomed a record 61 medical interns this year, marking the largest intake since the program began. The new junior doctors will...

New writers program open

The Western Downs Regional Library is encouraging writers to apply for the Queensland Writer Centre Adaptable Program. Since 2018, Queensland Writers Centre’s Adaptable: Turning...

Creating a little bit of magic

The Western Downs was lucky enough to have The Ro-Zee Show come to libraries across the Western Downs. The Ro-Zee Show is a joyful...

Dalby visitor information centre moves to Pioneer Park Museum

From 27 January, visitors to the Dalby Visitor Information Centre can experience the proud, rich history of the Western Downs from its temporary new...

Clethodim resistance spike

Herbicide application ‘failure’ is complex. In 2025, Greg Condon, WeedSmart’s extension agronomist in southern NSW, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control,...

New gallery exhibitions in Miles

Dogwood Crossing, Miles is pleased to present Shifting Ground, a touring exhibition curated by Scenic Rim artist and researcher Larissa Warren. The exhibition is...

Multiple crashes over weekend

On Friday evening, 16 January, two seperate crases occurred in Dalby. The first one occurred at 6.08pm on the corner of Moreton Street and...

Entertaining the community

Dalby PCYC held a Community Drop In Event last Friday, 9 January at the Chinchilla Skate Park. It was a big success, with plenty...

RACQ gears up parents for the learner driver journey

RACQ is developing a new road safety program designed specifically to help mums and dads guide young drivers through the journey to getting their...

Comparing crime statistics of the regions

The Western Downs local government area has recorded the highest number of crimes across the region in the past year. Analysis of Queensland Police statistics...

Roma raised Amy York now a doctor

Roma-raised Amy York has graduated from medicine after seven years of study and secured a job as a doctor, and encourages other rural kids...

Western Downs welcomes first baby of the year

Darling Downs Health welcomed the first baby born across the Darling Downs region in 2026. The newborn arrived just after midnight at Dalby Hospital, bringing...

North Dalby honours patrons

North Dalby Bowls Club’s annual Patron and Patroness Day drew a strong field on Saturday, with members and visitors coming together to recognise the...