Southern Region urged to stay safe on our roads this festive season
Residents across the Southern Region are being reminded to slow down and stay safe ahead of the start of the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS)...
Severe thunder storm warning
A severe thunderstorm warning for with heavy rainfall and damaging winds has been issued for parts of the Darling Downs.
Heavy rainfall possible in...
Our region among Australia’s unhealthiest
The Darling Downs–Maranoa region ranks as the second unhealthiest place to live in Australia and the unhealthiest in Queensland, driven by population health challenges...
Neoen delivers Western Downs Battery Stage 2 and launches Stage 3
Neoen, a renewable energy company, has provided notices to proceed to battery storage supplier Tesla and balance of plant contractor UGL, signalling the start...
The countdown to Christmas has begun
The Countdown to Christmas event at St John’s Anglican Church, Dalby on Saturday 29 November was magical.
Chris Bromwich on of the Church wardens...
Apprentice of the year
Tara apprentice, Wade Burgess, Queensland apprentice of the year.
MTA Queensland proudly hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Industry Awards Gala on Saturday 29 November,...
Races rich in history
It is unclear exactly when the first race club was formed in Bell.
However, there were a number of race courses and race clubs from...
Safety boost
The Queensland Government is delivering $3.29 million for local council projects in the Western Downs and other Queensland communities.
The investment is to ensure...
Rural communities benefit from expanded ADHD assessment
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says expanding the role of GPs and Rural Generalists (RGs) in ADHD assessment and treatment...
Global appetite drives Australian beef and goatmeat exports to new highs
Australia has officially broken the record for the highest volume of beef exported in a calendar year, with year-to-date exports reaching 1.398 million tonnes,...
Drug offences, Dalby
Police have charged a 46-year-old man with drug and property offences following a seven-month operation targeting the supply of dangerous drugs in the South...
Volunteers who help to lift LifeFlight celebrated
LifeFlight is celebrating its hundreds of dedicated volunteers as part of International Volunteers Day.
The passionate community stalwarts are at the heart of the organisation...
Have your say on Council’s national Communication and Community Engagement Strategy
Residents are encouraged to have their say on Western Downs Regional Council's communications and community engagement efforts across the region.
Council has reaffirmed its commitment...
