Serving the community
Deputy Mayor Kylie Bourne has received an award recognising 21 years of service with the Rural Fire Service.
She received the award at a...
Toyota HiLux SR5 a confident step into a new generation
I recently had the pleasure of taking the new Toyota HiLux SR5 4x4 2.8L Turbo Diesel with V‑Active (48V) technology for a drive, and...
Report finds hope and urgency for rare farm animals
Australia’s rare farm animals are showing signs of recovery but remain at risk, according to the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia’s 2025 livestock census.
The...
‘Business as usual’: Littleproud backs Coalition reset
It’s “business as usual” according to Nationals leader David Littleproud despite a chaotic few weeks amongst Coalition ranks in Canberra.
Speaking to Sky News on...
Strong Crops, Weak Prices, and a Global Sugar Glut
The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, yet overshadowed by a persistent global surplus...
Culturally sensitive care enables connection to Country
Darling Downs Health’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (ATSIH) team walked alongside young Barkindji man Jarrah recently, supporting his connection to Country, culture,...
New police officers join the Darling Downs ranks
123 new constables were sworn into the Queensland Police Service on 26 February.
Last night's graduating cohort brings the total number of new...
ACRRM welcomes First Nations-led Single Employer Model trial in Charleville
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to see its Rural Generalists doctors playing a central role in the inaugural...
Dalby market report
A larger yarding was presented at Dalby on 25 Feburary, with all regular feedlot and restocker buyers in attendance, although not all export...
Six lives lost in five days prompts an urgent road safety plea
The Queensland Police Service is urging motorists to take greater care on roads following a tragic week, with six lives lost in five days.
These...
Nut’s many uses celebrated
Visitors to the Bunya Mountains last weekend could taste a diverse spread of dishes containing bunya nuts, prepared as part of a two-day celebration...
Bunya bounty celebrated
The iconic bunya nut was at the centre of a two-day celebration over the weekend, with the mountain range bearing its namesake welcoming visitors...
Dalby market report
A large yarding of 8,213 head was presented at Dalby on Wednesday 22 April, with the market showing signs of stabilising across several categories....
