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...
Darling Downs health wins cultural safety award
The Australian College for Emergency Medicine has awarded Darling Downs Health with the ACEM Foundation Al Spilman Award for Cultural Safety Initiatives in an...
Funky Food calls on farmers for surplus, quirky and imperfect picks
Brisbane-based, national produce rescue business Funky Food is calling on farmers across Queensland and northern NSW to let the Funky team save more fresh...
Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day
Merrilong Agricultural Company, the 2025 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year, will host the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day at their...
Coalition Split
The coalition is again embroiled in crisis after Nationals leader and Maranoa Member David Littleproud walked from the alliance on Thursday, 22 January, accusing...
Confectionery manufacturers look to cocoa-free chocolate
Consumers may soon see products containing cocoa-free chocolate appearing on shelves as confectionery manufacturers look to manage increased volatility in the price and supply...
Barbecues, awards and local legends
From sizzling breakfasts to applause for local legends, Western Downs communities are invited to come together on Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2026, for a full day...
Animal inspection program begins in Western Downs
Encouraging responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of dog attacks on the Western Downs has prompted the Western Downs Regional Council to implement...
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...
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...
