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...
Tara art exhibition
The Tara Art Exhibition has once again proven to be a resounding success, bringing together artists, art lovers, and the wider community in a...
Million-dollar reward to solve mum’s cold-case murder
Detectives are hoping a large reward will help uncover crucial information leading to an arrest for the murder of a woman two decades ago.
A...
Beef producers bullish rural Queensland
Queensland beef producers are driving a lift in the state’s rural confidence the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey found.
The combination of favourable seasonal conditions...
Coming soon to Gallery107@Dalby
Gallery 107 at Dalby is hosting a weekend of fun artsy events.
On Friday evening, 14 November, attend the captivating exhibition opening by Elna...
New grants tool available for Western Downs community groups
Grant funding opportunities for not-for-profit organisations, sporting groups, and community groups are more accessible than ever through Western Downs Regional Council's website.
Council has implemented...
Flying fox rescue exposes family to lyssavirus risk
Community members are being reminded about the danger of bats after a boy was scratched by a flying fox while attempting to rescue it.
William,...
Queensland Producers Call for Common-Sense Environmental Reforms.
Queensland agricultural producers are urgently calling for more input into the overhaul of Australia’s federal environmental laws to ensure they protect the environment without...
Council wins coveted public sector employer of the year award
Western Downs Regional Council has set the gold standard as a prestigious employer in the public sector, taking home the Employer of the Year...
Chatting with local authors
The Chinchilla Library hosted four local authors for an author event on Friday 24 October.
Around 12 locals came to the event, many interested...
Grants making a splash
Arrow Energy has announced more than $60,000 in funding for 16 not-for-profit organisations to help deliver wellbeing, health and environment programs across the Darling...
