Sheep producer sentiment rebounds
Australian sheep producers’ confidence has jumped substantially this quarter, riding on the back of improved prices.
According to the latest Sheep Producer Intentions Survey,...
2024 at Chinchilla Christian College
Chinchilla Christian College Principal Nathan McDonald
I believe 2024 has been our best year yet at Chinchilla Christian College.
We have worked hard to create...
Top gong for senior council officer
A senior Western Downs council employee has earned statewide recognition at a prestigious annual Queensland and Northern Territory public works awards night.
The council’s senior...
STEM workshops hit schools in Miles and Chinchilla
Chinchilla and Miles high school students ended the school year with some literal bright sparks as energy and resource industry reps paid a special...
Laws crack down on youth crime
The Queensland Government has introduced its signature youth crime laws to parliament amid a flurry of backlash.
Under the proposed Making Queensland Safer laws, minors...
Chinchilla Probus Club buoyed by annual getaway
For about a week the Chinchilla Probus Club basked in the delights of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island as part of the club’s annual getaway.
About...
What’s on this Christmas in the Western Downs
The Dalby Christmas street party marked its return for the first time in five years on Thursday and the beginning of Christmas festivities on...
Council’s net worth hits $2 billion, annual report shows
Western Downs Regional Council’s net worth has steadily grown to reach more than $2 billion, the organisation’s latest annual report shows.
Released last Thursday, the...
Chinchilla park earns international award for sixth year in a row
A Western Downs park has earnt international recognition alongside just a handful of other Australian parks for the sixth year in a row.
Chinchilla Botanic...
Wheatmen gear up for 2025 season with committee and coaching revamp
In a pivotal meeting held at the Wheatmen clubhouse on November 25, the Dalby Wheatmen have solidified their preparations for the upcoming 2025 season.
In...
Wandoan mum hails LifeFlight after near fatal quad bike crash
Jacqui Rich almost died in a quad bike accident on her Wandoan cattle farm earlier this year but will have a lot to celebrate...
Govt launches inquiry in drop in volunteers
The Queensland Government has launched a Parliamentary inquiry into the barriers preventing higher rates of volunteering in the community after it was revealed volunteer...
Campaign builds for Bunya community centre
The Bunya Mountains Community Association has officially launched its three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible, and inclusive Community Centre in the heart...
