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Skating through the holidays

The Chinchilla community centre and Hilltop Skateshop held skateboarding events across the region during Youth Week. Chinchilla Community Centre senior youth worker Injilay Hassan...

Anzac day services across the region

On Saturday 25 April, Western Downs communities will take part in this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations, paying tribute to the Australian and New Zealand...

Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle

Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...

Anzac Day March in Dalby 1916

Anzac Day was commemorated in various locations around the Western Downs Region. Always well attended, Anzac Day usually featured a March and a Commemorative...

Celebrating ten years of laughs on the Western Downs

A much-loved comedy series Not Just For Laughs is marking its 10-year anniversary. Some of Australia’s sharpest comedic minds will be touring Dalby, Tara...

Does weed detection and spot-spraying machinery pay off?

Spraying technology is expensive. A new boomspray decision tool from WeedSmart is now available to test real-world spot-spraying technology options before spending any money. Peter...

Dandabah upgrades welcomed

Bunya Mountains community leaders are "absolutely delighted" with the recently completed $6 million upgrades to the Dandabah Picnic Area, saying the new facilities will...

Queensland’s South-east the land of contrasts and challenges

The seasonal outlook across South East Queensland continues to present a mixed and increasingly challenging picture for producers. Dry conditions are tightening their grip across...

Unearth prehistoric wonders at Chinchilla Fossil Finders during Queensland Dinosaur Week

Step back in time and uncover the secrets of Queensland’s ancient past. Chinchilla Fossil Finders returns on Saturday 9 May, as a highlight of...

Operation Easter Break continues to target dangerous driving for the start of back to...

A 22-year-old man was fined almost $2000 and lost eight demerit points after being clocked travelling more than 50kmh over the speed limit along...

Western Downs Cornetist commemorates 50 years of remembrance

From a lone cornet, the solemn notes of The Last Post will drift across Kaimkillenbun on ANZAC Day, carrying with them memory, sacrifice, and...

Dalby market report

A very large yarding of 9009 head was offered at Dalby on 15 April. The market held firm on the previous week for...

Skating through the holidays

The Chinchilla community centre and Hilltop Skateshop held skateboarding events across the region during Youth Week. Chinchilla Community Centre senior youth worker Injilay Hassan...