Emergency Alert for Chinchilla and Warra
This is a FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Western Downs Local Disaster Management Group.
Charley’s Creek in Chinchilla and Cooranga Creek in Warra are...
IWD profile
Meet Kylie Bourne, Western Downs Deputy Mayor and Planning and Environment Portfolio holder.
Where do you live: Miles
How are you making a difference...
Nominations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
The Australian Cotton Industry Awards are now open for nominations for 2026.
The awards recognise people across the industry for their achievements, commitment to sustainability,...
Dalby market report
On Wednesday, 4 March, in Dalby, there was an increased yarding with all regular feed and restocker buyers participating, along with an additional export...
Heavy rainfall continues
Heavy rainfall continues, as major flooding occurs across the region.
This is a flood WATCH AND ACT message from Western Down Regional Council. Flooding...
1942 floods
In February 1942, there was a major flooding event that effected the Western Downs.
In the central Highlands, Maranoa and Downs heavy falls occurred...
Financial literacy for young farmers is crucial to our future on the land
I've been chair of the Young Producers Council for around 10 months now. Since then, the council’s main focus has been addressing the issue...
Next wave of oil, gas, coal and vanadium projects
The Queensland Government has released 18 new highly prospective petroleum and gas, coal, and mineral exploration areas.
A competitive tender process is now open...
Locals receive huge tourism grant
A new Western Downs destination venue received $286 866 from the Queensland Government as part of the Destination 2045 vision.
The Dusty Chook barn event...
Time to be mosquito prepared
Following recent wet weather, Darling Downs Health is urging all community members to protect themselves against mosquito borne viruses.
Mosquito numbers increase after wet and...
Senex continues its support of RFDS dental across the Wandoan region
Senex knows the importance of supporting the community and the dental needs of those across the Wandoan region have been something the company has...
Music walkups’ grand return
After a break of 2 and a half years, a South Burnett hall welcomed back its country music event.
The Wooroolin Country Music Campout was...
Support to ‘live life of choice’
With a raft of changes to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding announced in the Federal Budget, local service providers are focussing on supporting...
