2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award applications open
Rural Australian women who have an idea, cause or vision they want to bring to life can now apply for the 2025 AgriFutures Rural...
Key changes announced for popular tree adoption program
Several key changes have been announced to a popular tree adoption program as Western Downs residents get set to once again show their love...
OPINION: Harder line needed on supermarket price-gouging
If you ask most Australians what is the biggest issue they are currently facing, nearly all of them will say the cost of living.
Since...
School’s breakfast program gets a boost
Students and families at Miles State High School have been gifted food hampers in a major boost to the school’s free breakfast program.
Chinchilla-based not-for-profit...
New store on the block
A new and vibrant boutique gift store has arrived in Dalby and are now welcoming locals through the doors.
Max and Betty is the...
Chinchilla home escapes serious damage in brief blaze
A home in Chinchilla escaped disaster when its kitchen set alight on Thursday night.
Two fire crews rushed to a Gower Street residence after...
Pollies set for CSG grilling from environmentalists
MPs and candidates are set to face a barrage of questions from environmental groups fighting against the coal seam gas industry’s expansion on the...
Pilot SOS to keep FOG service flying
A shortage of skilled pilots has grounded the night shift of the Roma-based RFDS Flying Obstetrician and Gynaecologist since February.
South West Hospital and Health...
Council offloads 52 homes in landmark community housing transfer
Western Downs Regional Council has finalised the transfer of its entire community housing portfolio to a not-for-profit housing provider in a landmark agreement.
In a...
Anthony’s Fabrics closes its doors
The time has come for one of Dalby’s beloved businesses to shut up shop and put down the tools.
After 40 years of owning,...
Young Grace one of the best judges for Merino Fleece
From showing sheep since the day she could walk to now judging the sheep herself, has earnt one young woman second place at this...
Queensland welcomes largest recruit of police officers in 26 years
Queensland Police Service is celebrating one of the largest police inductions in 26 years gaining 128 new police officers at the swearing-in ceremony 19...
Four new police recruits headed to Western Downs
Four fresh police recruits have been deployed to the Western Downs region following Queensland police’s latest recruitment drive.
Two first year constables will take up...
