Chinchilla pair charged 54 times over spate of alleged thefts
Two Chinchilla men have been charged with a combined 54 offences in relation to a string of alleged property and vehicle thefts across the...
Women’s Health services on tour
The Mobile Women’s Health Service is travelling around the region.
This mobile health service provides women living in regional, rural, and remote Darling Downs...
Nationals walk away from Coalition agreement with Liberals
The Nationals have severed ties with the Liberals and will sit alone in parliament for the first time in 38 years.
Maranoa MP and Nationals...
New Red Bench
The Tara community came together to take a stand against domestic and family violence with the unveiling of a new Red Bench at the...
Bursaries avalible for Maranoa Women
Rural women pursuing higher education are eligible for a helping hand thanks to the National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ).
The...
One hundred deaths on our roads this year
One hundred lives have already been lost on Queensland roads this year, and the Queensland Police Service is making an urgent plea to all...
Jandowae students grow greener futures
Armed with shovels, smiles and a can-do spirit, Jandowae State School students joined forces with Western Downs Regional Council's Parks and Recreation team to...
Western Downs tourism experiences crowned among Qld’s best
No less than 22 Western Downs tourism experiences have been awarded Queensland tourism’s highly sought after stamp of excellence.
The “Best of Queensland Experience” label...
Renewed spotlight on volunteering
The State Government has placed a renewed spotlight on volunteering in Queensland.
We are committed to strengthening volunteering across the state, recognising the essential...
QRIDA’s future secured
The State Government is delivering a strong future for the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA), with a refreshed board bringing deep experience...
Call to clean your boots at Bunyas
There has been a renewed effort to safeguard the iconic bunyas species in the Bunya Mountains National Park.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has...
Twelve women join NFF’s leadership program
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program has welcomed 12 women to its ranks.
The mentoring and networking program is...
Stepping up for locals in need
Up to 600 free hygiene packs will be distributed across Western Downs Libraries, helping locals in need get access to free essential toiletries.
Hygiene packs...
