State Flying Squad surges into Toowoomba for its 125th deployment
The State Flying Squad (SFS) has now deployed 125 times since its expansion in January 2025, with the 125th deployment supporting Toowoomba police in...
Boosted connectivity for whole herd monitoring
Meat and Livestock Australia has completed a Donor Company (MDC) AgTech project that has demonstrated reliable and affordable two‑way satellite connectivity for livestock and...
Who will be the last car standing?
The Inglewood Show Demolition Derby is back, bringing high-octane action and plenty of excitement to the showgrounds on Saturday 14th March, starting at 4:30pm....
Dalby Floods
In 1954 Dalby had one of Its worst floods when water from the upper reaches of Myall Creek caused the stream to rise early
on...
CCCI celebrates women
The Chinchilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the region's women for a breakfast.
Around 130 women attended the breakfast, enjoying the warm morning,...
Flood recovery assistance rolled out in the Western Downs
Residents impacted by flooding across the Western Downs now have access to important disaster recovery assistance following the March 2026 major flood event.
The Western...
Dalby market report
Rain across the district contributed to a sharp decline in yard numbers at Dalby this week 11 March, although a solid panel of buyers...
More than 80 new nurses for Toowoomba
Eighty-three new nurses will begin offering care in Toowoomba this month, as part of Darling Downs Health’s Early Career Pathway Program.
The intake – made...
Bunyas group’s ‘golden’ day
A community group dedicated to furthering appreciation of the Bunya Mountains celebrated its 'golden anniversary' last month.
Members of the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association...
Motorists under the pump, panic buying ‘un-Australian’
Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Middle...
Farmers face fuel shortages
Farmers across the region are experiencing cost and supply pressures as fuel prices skyrocket as a result of the war in Iran.
Recent developments...
Ongoing flood recovery assistance Chinchilla
Officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) along with State Emergency Service (SES) personnel, remain deployed throughout flood-affected communities in Chinchilla.
Police and SES crews...
Words out West is back
The seventh Words Out West in 2026 is coming, for readers, writers, and word-lovers alike, right here on the Western Downs.
Words out West is...
