Police issue safety plea amid ‘devastating’ road toll
Police have issued a stark reminder for all Queenslanders to drive responsibly with the state on track to marking its deadliest year on the...
Authorities monitoring forecasts as Jandowae flood threat eases
Water levels at Jandowae Dam have fallen, easing flooding concerns following significant downpours during the early parts of the week.
Authorities have told Jandowae residents...
Jandowae on flood alert as heavy rain prompts flash flooding, road closures
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding forced a number of road closures around the Western Downs with residents in low-lying areas of Jandowae told to...
Community groups bask in funding windfall
Up to 13 Darling and Western Downs community groups are set to reap the rewards of more than $50,000 in grant money.
Schools, not-for-profits and...
The spirit of the bush on showcase
The rugged beauty and community spirit of rural Australia come to life in the winning entries of Rural Aid’s fifth annual Spirit of the...
Bunya to border koala corridor
Calling all land owners, an expression of interest has been issued for the Koala Climate Corridors.
The expression of interest is targeted towards landowners...
From Walumbilla to Athens: Paralympian to be inducted into Qld sport’s hall of fame
Nine time Paralympic gold medallist and Walumbilla sporting hero Darren Thrupp OAM has been to hell and back in a lifetime defined by perseverance.
In...
TAFE set for advanced manufacturing showcase
On Thursday 5 December, TAFE Queensland’s Toowoomba campus will host the InnovateQ – Future of Manufacturing Expo where industry suppliers will demonstrate the latest...
Luxury glamping coming to the Downs
Beef producers Nick and Kate Boshammer have announced the opening of Riverbank Glamping, the Western Downs’ first luxury glamping experience.
Just 18 months since...
Collaboration key to energy partnerships
An Australian-owned company is working with agricultural landowners, regional communities and 10 southern and Central Queensland councils to facilitate informed outcomes for renewable energy...
Council joins national welcoming cities network
Western Downs Regional Council has joined a national network of more than 90 local governments committed to fostering diversity and social inclusion.
The council will...
Jobseekers given exclusive look inside FIFO village
Dalby's drive-in, drive-out mining accommodation village has given job seekers an exclusive look inside its facility in the hopes of appealing to potential workers...