Plans to expand solar farm west of Chinchilla revealed
An existing solar farm near Chinchilla looks set to expand under plans to transform the facility into a hybrid power source capable of supplying...
Fire threat still ‘very real’, rural firefighters warn
High fuel loads could pose further threats, a rural firefighter has warned, as lightning strikes continue to spark scattered fires across the Western Downs.
Darling...
Dust settles on big three
From bucking broncs and bulls to heavy falls, Warwick came alive last week as the Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft and Rodeo brought country spirit...
Councillor lands role as ‘guardian’ of rural and remote Qld
Western Downs Councillor Megan James will guard Queensland’s 45 rural and remote councils after her appointment to a statewide local government committee.
Appointments to the...
David Crisafulli sworn in as Queensland’s 41st premier
David Crisafulli has been sworn in as the 41st premier of Queensland, marking the start of a new era for the Sunshine State.
Mr Crisafulli...
Western Downs MPs re-elected comfortably as LNP wins government in Qld
Western Downs MPs have been catapulted into government with swings in their favour after the LNP claimed victory in Saturday’s Queensland election.
The region’s two...
Letter to the editor: Our beloved park
Being born and raised in Dalby, in 1957, I grew up on our farm, nine miles east of Dalby.
When I was 13, we moved...
Son of late racing icon secures prestigious UK scholarship
Basil Nolan has rarely strayed far from horse racing’s allure.
Come January, the fourth generation thoroughbred breeder will stray as far away as ever from...
What to check before 3G shuts down
In just three days, on 28 October, the 3G network will shutdown, and small and family businesses are being urged to take the necessary...
Sculpting a future in the arts
From picking up the tools for the first time to winning competitions year on year, it’s obvious sculpting could be more than just a...
Aging population crisis looms: rising demand strains aged care system
Australia’s population is aging rapidly and it is widely held belief that the Australian aged care industry will not be able to cope with...
$10,000 scholarships on offer for bright Surat Basin students
Surat Basin high school graduates will again benefit from Senex Energy’s STEM Scholarships in 2025.
Two $10,000 scholarships are available to Surat Basin high school...
Dalby market report
Rain across the district contributed to a sharp decline in yard numbers at Dalby this week 11 March, although a solid panel of buyers...
