Chinchilla’s microbrewing school teachers on ‘life affirming’ journey
A group of Chinchilla-based school teachers are possibly just months away from pouring the first beers at their eagerly anticipated one-of-a-kind microbrewery.
What was once...
Letters to the editor: Embrace the possibilities
Embrace the possibilities (WDT 23-08):
As a Dalby resident I’ve been part of so many conversations about Thomas Jack Park recently. Council has named TJP...
Grants of up to $20k on offer for Western Downs community groups
Western Downs not-for-profit community groups have been encouraged to apply for up to $20,000 worth of grants in CS Energy’s latest round of community...
Why a caravan safety masterclass toured through the Western Downs this week
Nearly a quarter of drivers towing a caravan or RV feel nervous whilst sharing the road with other vehicles which is why a van...
Youth month a blast in Chinchilla
It was fun galore for families and little ones who flocked to the Chinchilla Showgrounds on Sunday to bask in the region’s annual youth...
Condamine’s fresh lick of paint turning heads
When staff members from a Condamine agribusiness spotted an ornate life-sized mural gracing the walls of an automotive shop in Pittsworth, they knew they...
Whooping cough surge
There is an urgent call for people to protect themselves against the whooping cough as Queensland experiences a significant rise in cases.
Babies and infants...
Telco problems significantly impacting regional, rural, and remote Australians
Data collated by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has found that Australians living outside of metropolitan hubs are experiencing significant issues with their telcos.
Between 1...
Killer family ‘fixated’ on police before shootings
A senior officer would have been alerted to a family of killers "fixated" on police if he had access to interstate reports ahead of...
Western Downs home to state’s second largest agricultural economy
The Western Downs is officially home to Queensland’s second biggest agricultural economy with fresh data valuing the region’s ag sector higher than all but...
Young auctioneers sell at the Ekka
This year’s Queensland Young Auctioneers Competition attracted 11 outstanding young auctioneers including two representatives from Roma.
This year the auctioneers performed and opened the...
A mother and daughter’s bond
A mother and daughter duo will fill the white walls of one gallery as part of their first joint art exhibition.
Dogwood Crossing Gallery at...