Bronze for Queensland
During the recent school holidays, Wandoan State School's School Captain, Hugh B competed at the Australian National Pony Club Championships.
Hugh travelled to Werribee,...
Canberra Hotel
The Canberra Hotel in Warra was built in 1913 by Thomas Charles Greaves.
The hotel was described as having a good appearance and caught...
STEM strolls a success
On Monday, 3 October, STEMM students and professionals came together at the Chinchilla Botanical Park to find new networks, find mentors, and support groups.
It...
UPDATE: Fire burns in Red Hill
UPDATE:
The fire at Red Hill, near Chinchilla, is still burning as firefighters try to contain the blaze.
15 rural firefighters and Queensland Fire...
Solid demand for heifers
A solid yarding in Dalby on Wednesday 5 November, with all regular buyers in attendance as well as one additional southern processor.
Heavy...
Rural patients embracing care closer to home
New figures show rural communities have embraced Darling Downs Health’s Hospital in the Home (HITH) program, with nearly 140 patients treated in the first...
Key drivers of Australian farmland value
Australian farmland values dipped following 12 consecutive years of growth across the first half of 2025 as challenging market conditions saw buyers and sellers...
Warra, Western Downs
Warra is a small town in the Western Downs Region.
The town is located to the west, and the Condamine River forms the southwestern...
Australian beef industry sets benchmark
The Australian beef industry has released its 2025 Annual Update under the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF), showcasing record-breaking environmental achievements, strengthened market access,...
Rex administrators blame pilot and parts shortage
It's not yet clear how creditors - including taxpayers - will fare under a Rex Airlines takeover by American aviation company Air T.
However, an...
Remembrance Day services across the Western Downs
On Remembrance Day, the region will join together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country.
The Western...
Indigenous Business Expo celebrates connection and opportunity
More than 100 people gathered in Chinchilla to celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship at Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise’s (TSBE) Indigenous Business Expo, held in recognition...
A weekend of memory-making fun
On Friday and Saturday, 10-11 April, Dalby showgrounds will be packed with families and friends coming to enjoy a weekend of fun-filled entertainment for...
