Bell’s Mens breakfasts
The next Bell’s men’s breakfast is coming up.
On Saturday, July 5, the of local men in Bell and Kaimkillenbun will gather together at...
Motorcycle crash in Condamine
A motorcycle crash occurred at Condamine yesterday evening.
Paramedics have transported a stable male in his 60s to Miles Hospital following a single-motorcycle crash...
School Holidays in the Western Downs
With school holidays right around the corner, start planning how you’re going to keep the kids entertained.
At the Western Downs libraries, they are...
Warrego faces ‘pressing’ housing shortages, Leahy says
State MP Ann Leahy has said housing remains “one of the most pressing issues” facing her Warrego electorate.
Ms Leahy used her budget day speech...
The Warra Post Office
In December 1911, the Commonwealth purchased an area of 2 roods in the town of Warra as a site for a new post office....
Telstra phone outage proves need for Universal Service Obligation reform
Due to the significant mobile phone outage in the Western Downs, Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is calling for Universal Service Obligation (USO)...
Qld budget: What’s in it for the Darling Downs and south west?
Health, education and roads in the Darling Downs and south west have received targeted spending in the LNP’s first state budget since 2014.
Queensland Treasurer...
Water on the agenda for Canberra lobbying trip
Water will likely be a key focus when Western Downs council representatives head to Canberra for Australia’s largest gathering of local government leaders this...
‘Tough process’: Rates up 4.1% in $269 million council budget
Ratepayers will pay an average of 4.1 per cent more on their rates after Western Downs Regional Council endorsed its $269 million budget for...
ACCC digital platforms report signals urgent need to support local journalism
Country Press Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s final report from its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, describing it...
Sculptures unveiled at Lake Broadwater
Visitors to Lake Broadwater will be able to immerse themselves in the region’s newest sculpture trail designed by acclaimed metal sculptor Fred Beel. ...
Billions on the line as Nathan Dam given fresh hope
Western Downs Mayor Andrew Smith has thrown his support behind a fresh push to build Nathan Dam, saying billions of dollars worth of projects...
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...
