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...
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...
Western downs local Australia day award recipients
The Western Downs Regional Council acknowledged that the region is built by amazing people who are deserving of recognition for their efforts.
Every year Council...
An opportunity to learn about the Energy Sector
The Western Downs Regional Council and Queensland Manufacturing Institute are hosting a ‘Navigating the Energy Sector: Pathways for Manufacturers’ webinar on 3 February at...
The first exhibition of the year
The community is invited to the opening of Loosely Speaking by Robyn Beeston at Gallery 107, Dalby, on Saturday 31 January starting at 5pm....
Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
: Individuals supporting young people in remote, rural and regional Queensland are invited to apply for one-off grants of $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused...
Tara through the lens in time
Tara is a town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland. The town was surveyed in May 1910 by Leonard Shield.
The name 'Tara'...
Rural Aid Calls for Farmer Registrations as Disasters Escalate Nationwide
Farmers across Australia – particularly those in disaster-impacted regions – are strongly encouraged to register with Rural Aid now, as ongoing natural disasters and...
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...
