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...
Producer confidence surges as cattle sector heads into 2026
Producer confidence across Australia’s grassfed beef sector has surged to its strongest level in recent years, according to the latest Beef Producers Intentions Survey...
Accelerate Manufacturing headliner leaves conference goers wanting ‘Moore’
Renowned leadership expert and host of the No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast, Martin G. Moore, will headline this year’s Accelerate Manufacturing Conference as the keynote...
Dalby market report
The Dalby sale delivered a very strong result, with a full buyer panel in attendance on Wednesday 4 Feburary.
Market conditions remained firm throughout...
Rathlea in Bell
Rathlea was a house built by Hugh Downes, and his wife Kate, not long after arriving in Bell in 1912.
The Western Downs regional council...
Geopolitics the “dominant risk” for agriculture in year ahead
Geopolitics remains the “dominant risk factor” for Australian agriculture in the year ahead, according to Rabobank in its newly-released annual outlook, with the prospect...
STEM at the library
Small but enthusiastic scientists took over the library this week, donning their personal protective equipment and diving into hands-on science experiments.
The participants rolled up...
Council advocacy secures Moonie Highway resilience upgrades
Western Downs Regional Council is pleased to welcome a significant funding boost to improve flood resilience and reliability along the Moonie Highway.
Queensland...
Wandoan photo challenge
The Wandoan Photo Challenge has returned for 2026, with photographers of all ages and experiences invited to put their lens on life in the...
Toowoomba Hospital reaches major construction milestone
Early works are nearing completion at the Baillie Henderson Campus of the new Toowoomba Hospital.
The revised masterplan, released by the Queensland Government late...


















