Experts warn over Taroom oil field
The State Government's push to fast-track oil drilling in the Taroom Trough has attracted criticism from climate experts.
The Queensland government has touted opening...
Fun for the whole family
Head to the Wandoan Show for a fantastic outing packed with activities, learning, creativity and good company.
Friday, 17 April, will kick off the...
Anzac day services across the region
Western Downs communities are invited to take part in this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations, paying tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps...
Wambo Wind Farm reaches major milestone
Wambo Wind Farm has taken delivery of another batch of turbines, marking a new milestone for the renewable energy project.
All 83 turbines are now...
Boy charged with firearm offences
Police have charged a 12-year-old boy following reports of a firearm being discharged in Dalby on 11 April.
At 6.42pm police were called to Nicholson...
Highway closed after serious crash
The Leichhardt Highway remains closed after a fuel tanker rolled over near Taroom.
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 11.13am...
Looking back at Dalby
Dalby is located at the junction of the Warrego, Moonie and Bunya Highways, and is the administrative centre for the Western Downs Region.
It was...
A new mobile prostate cancer testing program in Southern Queensland
Heart of Australia and It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation have partnered to deliver a mobile prostate cancer testing program to rural communities across southern...
ACRRM Budget submission calls for climate action to protect rural and remote communities
With extreme weather events disrupting rural and remote communities across Australia, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling on the...
Head contractor appointed for Dalby park revitalisation
Western Downs Regional Council has appointed a head contractor to deliver the construction phases of the $8.623 million revitalisation of the Thomas Jack Park...
NFPs invited to help shape drought resilience projects in South West QLD
FRRR (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal) and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) are inviting representatives from local not-for-profit organisations in South West...
Embryo transfer costs now eligible under Disaster Recovery Grant funding
Embryo transfer procedures to reinstate genetically valuable breeding stock are now eligible for reimbursement under Primary Producer Recovery Grants, thanks to funding provided by...
Boars beat Diehards in a thriller
The Goondiwindi Boars have edged out the Dalby Diehards 36–34 in a dramatic contest at Gilbert Oval on Saturday 11 April.
With a late try...
