Free health checks for Queensland kindy kids
The Queensland Government’s Budget is delivering free health checks for kindy kids under a new Healthy Kindy Kids program, to identify health and developmental...
Thomas Jack garage in Dalby
Thomas Jack and Co opened a garage in 1929 in response to the growing popularity of motor vehicles.
The Western Downs library writes: "the...
NAIDOC week in the Western Downs
Around the Western Downs, everyone is invited to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
There’ll be culture, connection, community and heaps of family friendly activities across the...
Chinchilla careers expo
The Chinchilla Careers Expo is back and bigger than ever.
On Wednesday, 23 July, from 9am until 2pm, the Chinchilla Showgrounds will be packed...
More than 120 charges laid for alleged meth dealer
A 21-year-old alleged meth dealer will face Dalby Magistrates charged with more than 120 offences after an extensive investigation led to his arrest in...
Jandowae State School
The history and evolution of how the Jandowae State school came to be is quite interesting.
It first started out at the Jondowaie Provisional...
Amazing bookfest finds
The Miles Bookfest was a spectacular success.
On Saturday, 28 June, the Leichhardt Hall in Miles was filled with thousands of books and hundreds...
Stepping up for locals in need
Up to 600 free hygiene packs will be distributed across Western Downs Libraries, helping locals in need get access to free essential toiletries.
Hygiene packs...
A celebration of NAIDOC at Lapunyah Art Gallery
Local Artist Greg Locke had his first exhibition opening at Lapunyah art Gallery.
Every year, Lapunyah Art Gallery invites local Indigenous artists to exhibit...
Library Special Guests
The Western Downs regional library had an extra special storytime with some wonderful guest readers from Chinchilla Hospital.
The nurses brought their storytelling magic...
Police launch state-wide road safety blitz
Motorists can expect Queensland Police Service officers to be highly visible and proactive on the roads these school holidays, with the launch of Operation...
Sheep producers show resilience
The latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS), conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), reveals a significant shift in...
Plea deal for US man linked to Wieambilla shootings
An American conspiracy theorist linked to the shocking Wieambilla shootings that left six people dead has pleaded guilty to a watered-down charge under a...
