Wambo wind farm project update
Wambo wind farm project has progressed well.
In a significant milestone for Wambo Wind Farm, Stage 1 will reach practical completion in April.
Construction...
Thrown from bull at Jandowae Show
A teen was thrown from a bull at the Jandowae Show on Saturday evening, 21 March.
He had a significant leg injury and was...
Fuel reserves released
Pressure at the bowser continues, even with a little relief promised by the Australian Government.
Energy Minister Chris Brown announced on Friday, 13 March that...
Get busy after the rains
We’re seeing the blessing of some decent rain … apart from those to the east who received more than they deserved!
I’ve even heard...
Charity founder given 9-month suspended jail term for assaulting teens
Award-winning youth advocate Cody Schaeffer will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to assaulting several children.
The Order of Australia Medal recipient, who ran youth...
Survey reveals ‘cultural shift’ in rural mental health
Farmers across Queensland and the country are becoming more open about their mental health as industry pressures continue to rise.
Rural Aid’s third annual...
Get busy after the rains
We’re seeing the blessing of some decent rain … apart from those to the east who received more than they deserved!
I’ve even heard...
Words out West is back
The seventh Words Out West in 2026 is coming, for readers, writers, and word-lovers alike, right here on the Western Downs.
Words out West is...
Littleproud demoted in shadow cabinet reshuffle
Maranoa MP David Littleproud has survived a cabinet reshuffle under new Nationals leader Matt Canavan.
Mr Littleproud was pushed to the outskirts of the opposition...
Whetstone Rural Fire Brigade celebrates new station opening
The Goondiwindi region's newest fire station has opened in Inglewood.
The Whetstone Rural Fire Brigade provides volunteer members with the latest frontline technology to...
Young entrepreneurs thrive at summit
A wave of talent and inspiration swept through Chinchilla this month at the Young Entrepreneur Summit.
Students explored real-world business challenges, heard from industry...
Carol named local achiever for Bunya Mountains
It was a battle between Maidenwell and the Bunya Mountains in the Local Achievers award.
At the South Burnett Regional Council Australia Day Awards...
New police recruits head for the Downs
MORE than 1500 new police recruits have graduated in the past 18 months, and 81 of them are working in the Western Downs.
Following...
