Beloved BUSHkids veteran retires after 22 years in Dalby
Since the turn of the century, Julie Rathmell has helped mend fractured families and build a generation of emotionally intelligent children.
But after an incredible...
Love and compassion at St Joseph’s
St Joseph's School Principal Melissa Hobson
What a phenomenal community we have at St Joseph’s School!
Our parents support our students and staff both inside...
Sheep producer sentiment rebounds
Australian sheep producers’ confidence has jumped substantially this quarter, riding on the back of improved prices.
According to the latest Sheep Producer Intentions Survey,...
2024 at Chinchilla Christian College
Chinchilla Christian College Principal Nathan McDonald
I believe 2024 has been our best year yet at Chinchilla Christian College.
We have worked hard to create...
Top gong for senior council officer
A senior Western Downs council employee has earned statewide recognition at a prestigious annual Queensland and Northern Territory public works awards night.
The council’s senior...
STEM workshops hit schools in Miles and Chinchilla
Chinchilla and Miles high school students ended the school year with some literal bright sparks as energy and resource industry reps paid a special...
Laws crack down on youth crime
The Queensland Government has introduced its signature youth crime laws to parliament amid a flurry of backlash.
Under the proposed Making Queensland Safer laws, minors...
Chinchilla Probus Club buoyed by annual getaway
For about a week the Chinchilla Probus Club basked in the delights of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island as part of the club’s annual getaway.
About...
What’s on this Christmas in the Western Downs
The Dalby Christmas street party marked its return for the first time in five years on Thursday and the beginning of Christmas festivities on...
Council’s net worth hits $2 billion, annual report shows
Western Downs Regional Council’s net worth has steadily grown to reach more than $2 billion, the organisation’s latest annual report shows.
Released last Thursday, the...
Chinchilla park earns international award for sixth year in a row
A Western Downs park has earnt international recognition alongside just a handful of other Australian parks for the sixth year in a row.
Chinchilla Botanic...
Wheatmen gear up for 2025 season with committee and coaching revamp
In a pivotal meeting held at the Wheatmen clubhouse on November 25, the Dalby Wheatmen have solidified their preparations for the upcoming 2025 season.
In...
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...
