Why biosecurity matters now more than ever
A brazen incursion on our state’s northern border recently has shone a spotlight on the critical importance of our border security - and how...
Rabo Community Fund opens applications for 2026 rural community initiatives
Applications for funding from the Rabo Community Fund for 2026 are now open to rural and regional community organisations and initiatives that are making...
Medical students able to complete full degree in Darling Downs for first time
The University of Queensland’s Rural Clinical School has welcomed 35 first-year medical students to its Toowoomba Regional Clinical Unit, marking the first time students...
LifeFlight airlifts woman trampled by cow
The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a woman today after she was trampled by a cow south of Condamine.
The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked at...
Two major road safety operations conclude, as police change focus to school zone compliance
Queensland Police Service (QPS) will maintain its focus on reducing road trauma as two major road safety operations – Operation X-Ray Surety and Operation...
Australia Day by Charleys Creek
Charleys Creek Brewing Co in Chinchilla hosted an Australia Day weekend, entertaining crowds with a live music festival.
The Australia Day Weekend was a...
Unsung hero of the town
On Australia Day, the region acknowledged it’s unsung heroes, the ones who run the town behind the door.
In Dalby, that’s Sharlene Smith, the...
Tara residents share concerns about Origin’s proposed coal seam gas expansion
Tara residents will have the opportunity to voice their concerns about Origin Energy’s plans for a major expansion of coal seam gas wells in...
Locals speak on Coalition Split
With the coalition once again embroiled in crisis after Nationals leader and Maranoa Member David Littleproud walked from the alliance on Thursday, 22 January,...
Boyce challenges Littleproud’s leadership
A Nationals leadership battle is shaping up between federal representatives for Maranoa MP David Littleproud and Flynn MP Colin Boyce.
Current Nationals leader David...
Local Legends Honoured at Australia Day
Wandoan resident Gregory Zillman has been announced as the Western Downs Citizen of the Year, with former Chinchilla State High School captain Sophie Scutchings...
Celebrating Australia day in Dalby
Australia Day celebrations in Dalby were spent escaping the scorching sun, coming together with mates and having fun.
Locals attended the free council breakfast at...
Fuel reserves released
Pressure at the bowser continues, even with a little relief promised by the Australian Government.
Energy Minister Chris Brown announced on Friday, 13 March that...
