Animal inspection program begins in Western Downs
Encouraging responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of dog attacks on the Western Downs has prompted the Western Downs Regional Council to implement...
Record cohort of medical interns set to care for Darling Downs communities
Darling Downs Health has welcomed a record 61 medical interns this year, marking the largest intake since the program began.
The new junior doctors will...
New writers program open
The Western Downs Regional Library is encouraging writers to apply for the Queensland Writer Centre Adaptable Program.
Since 2018, Queensland Writers Centre’s Adaptable: Turning...
Creating a little bit of magic
The Western Downs was lucky enough to have The Ro-Zee Show come to libraries across the Western Downs.
The Ro-Zee Show is a joyful...
Dalby visitor information centre moves to Pioneer Park Museum
From 27 January, visitors to the Dalby Visitor Information Centre can experience the proud, rich history of the Western Downs from its temporary new...
Clethodim resistance spike
Herbicide application ‘failure’ is complex. In 2025, Greg Condon, WeedSmart’s extension agronomist in southern NSW, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control,...
New gallery exhibitions in Miles
Dogwood Crossing, Miles is pleased to present Shifting Ground, a touring exhibition curated by Scenic Rim artist and researcher Larissa Warren.
The exhibition is...
Multiple crashes over weekend
On Friday evening, 16 January, two seperate crases occurred in Dalby.
The first one occurred at 6.08pm on the corner of Moreton Street and...
Entertaining the community
Dalby PCYC held a Community Drop In Event last Friday, 9 January at the Chinchilla Skate Park.
It was a big success, with plenty...
RACQ gears up parents for the learner driver journey
RACQ is developing a new road safety program designed specifically to help mums and dads guide young drivers through the journey to getting their...
Comparing crime statistics of the regions
The Western Downs local government area has recorded the highest number of crimes across the region in the past year.
Analysis of Queensland Police statistics...
Roma raised Amy York now a doctor
Roma-raised Amy York has graduated from medicine after seven years of study and secured a job as a doctor, and encourages other rural kids...
Dalby market report
A large yarding of 8046 was seen at Dalby on Wednesday 18 March, with all regular buyers in attendance, including a southern export processor....
