MP handed assistant cabinet role
Callide MP Bryson Head will serve alongside nine others in Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s fresh assistant ministry.
The state's newly elected premier unveiled his assistant...
Rural firefighters concerned about volunteer numbers
Rural firefighters have raised ongoing concerns about volunteer numbers after several weeks of flaring temperatures and dangerous bushfire conditions.
Speaking after a spate of recent...
Meetings called over proposed powerline
Powerlink will host a series of consultation sessions for landholders impacted by the proposed Bungaban wind farm development near Wandoan.
Four sessions will take place...
Firies urge vigilance as rain brings welcome reprieve
Rural residents were put on high alert as firefighters worked around the clock to contain a spate of fires in what was one of...
Western Downs falls silent for Remembrance Day
Communities across the Western Downs gathered as one on Remembrance Day to honour the sacrifices of past and present veterans.
Commemorated annually across the Commonwealth,...
Dalby teacher charged over alleged rape of child
A 36-year-old male teacher has been charged with a slew of child sex offences he allegedly committed while working at an educational facility in...
Where to pay respects on Remembrance Day
RSL sub-branches, council and community groups will host seven Remembrance Day services throughout the Western Downs in honour of all current and former servicemen...
Residents urged to share mobile phone, internet woes
The Western Downs council looks set to further its push for better telecommunications across the region by asking residents to share their experiences with...
Half-price rail travel on offer
More adventurers are choosing to head to the outback by rail, and there's never been a better time to travel with the return of...
Quarterly data shows significant price falls for fuel
Nowhere was fuel cheaper throughout Queensland during the last quarter than in Dalby, with fresh data showing significant falls in unleaded prices there and...
Fresh guide launched for landholders working with gas companies
Queensland's energy coexistence authority has launched a fresh guide which it hopes can empower landholders when negotiating with onshore gas companies.
The guide provides landholders...
Late NRL star remembered fondly by Dalby league community
Dalby’s rugby league community and several former giants of the game in Queensland gathered as one to honour the legacy of late NRL star...
The felt lady in town
Self-made and multitalented woman and mother, Candice Mason behind My Felt Lady has created her own spotlight.
From showcasing her craftwork online to building...
