Minimising spray drift this summer
Chemical users are being reminded to minimise spray drift and protect surrounding areas as planting and spraying operations increase across Queensland this summer.
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Reflections on Chinchilla State School achievements
As the year draws to a close, it’s my pleasure to reflect on the many achievements, opportunities, and experiences that have brought us together...
Fire brigade pays tribute to fallen member
A Western Downs rural fire brigade has issued a touching tribute to one of its members whose life was tragically cut short in a...
Road safety Christmas blitz
An addition of more than 100 road policing motorcycles will help combat speeding and dangerous driving this summer as part of a new road...
Rising costs blamed for surging councillor expense bill
Western Downs Regional Council has blamed rising costs of goods, services and travel for billing ratepayers its largest councillor expense bill in more than...
‘Senseless, evil’: families reflect on fatal shootings
Two years have passed but the disbelief, agony and grief remain raw for the families of two police officers slain in a "senseless and...
New council customer service centre hours
From 2 January next year, new face-to-face service hours will be available across all of the Western Downs Regional Council customer service centres.
The new...
Dalby Christmas street party back in town
The Dalby community came alive as the highly anticipated Dalby Christmas Street Party returned to town and ignited the Christmas spirit and festivities.
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Dalby Stock Horses raking in millions
One of the world’s biggest stock horse sales recently celebrated the triumph of its 50th anniversary alongside record number sales.
The 2024 Dalby Australian Stock...
Search underway for missing Chinchilla man last seen two months ago
A search is underway for a Chinchilla man last seen more than two months ago.
Police have publicly appealed for assistance to locate 52-year-old Wade...
Inspector blasts road behaviour
A Darling Downs police inspector has expressed his disappointment over results from a recent road safety operation amid Queensland’s deadliest year on the road...
Rubbish fire sparks smoke warning at Kogan
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a rubbish fire which prompted forced a several hour long smoke warning at Kogan on Monday afternoon.
Crews...
Anzac Day 110-year anniversary to be observed across the region
Western Downs communities will come together on 25 April to commemorate all the brave service personnel who have served or currently serve in defence...
