Council joins DV Safe Phone initiative to support domestic violence survivors
Old mobile phones are being donated to help provide a safety net for domestic violence victims, as part of Western Downs Regional Council's partnership...
Gas giant to drill 170 new gas wells near Wandoan
An Australian gas giant will drill approximately 170 new gas wells in an expansion of its operations on the Western Downs.
The Shell-owned Queensland Gas...
Lion bites woman in ‘inexplicable’ zoo attack
A woman has had her arm bitten in a gruesome incident at the Darling Downs Zoo after a lion lunged and "inexplicably" attacked her.
The...
First Lutheran school in Queensland
In 1940, the first Lutheran school in Queensland was established in the western downs as the Downfall Creek Lutheran School.
The school was established...
Dalby Market report
There was a decreased yarding in Dalby this week, 2 June, with heavy export cattle remaining solid whilst light restocker cattle were dearer. There...
Community urged to take action against rising respiratory illnesses
Darling Downs residents are being urged to take steps to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this winter, with a particular focus on...
Shooters gather for weekend competition
Grey skies and the threat of rain did not stop the action at the Kingaroy Clay Target Club's annual two-day shoot over the weekend,...
Winter holiday boaties urged to take the helm on lifejackets and speeding
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is urging Queensland boaties to turn the tide these winter school holidays, after a worrying number of skippers were found...
QYO inspires music students
Dalby’s budding and community musicians were recently inspired by some of the state’s most talented young musicians.
A group of 13 members from the...
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...
Brennan hoping third time’s a charm
From the dusty plains of Injune to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, Queensland cowboy and saddle bronc rider Damian Brennan is gearing...
