Dalby Floods
In 1954 Dalby had one of Its worst floods when water from the upper reaches of Myall Creek caused the stream to rise early
on...
CCCI celebrates women
The Chinchilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the region's women for a breakfast.
Around 130 women attended the breakfast, enjoying the warm morning,...
Flood recovery assistance rolled out in the Western Downs
Residents impacted by flooding across the Western Downs now have access to important disaster recovery assistance following the March 2026 major flood event.
The Western...
Dalby market report
Rain across the district contributed to a sharp decline in yard numbers at Dalby this week 11 March, although a solid panel of buyers...
More than 80 new nurses for Toowoomba
Eighty-three new nurses will begin offering care in Toowoomba this month, as part of Darling Downs Health’s Early Career Pathway Program.
The intake – made...
Bunyas group’s ‘golden’ day
A community group dedicated to furthering appreciation of the Bunya Mountains celebrated its 'golden anniversary' last month.
Members of the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association...
Motorists under the pump, panic buying ‘un-Australian’
Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Middle...
Farmers face fuel shortages
Farmers across the region are experiencing cost and supply pressures as fuel prices skyrocket as a result of the war in Iran.
Recent developments...
Ongoing flood recovery assistance Chinchilla
Officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) along with State Emergency Service (SES) personnel, remain deployed throughout flood-affected communities in Chinchilla.
Police and SES crews...
’I’m buggered’: Leader quits Nats’ top job
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has stepped down as leader of the Nationals, but vowed to focus on the people of his...
Flood water safety
Floodwater is moving through Chinchilla. The Council ask residents to please take care and read the following advice.
Floodwater can contain sewage, chemicals and...
Chinchilla flood update
Flood level at Charley's Creek Chinchilla, were current sitting at 6.16m at 7am on Thursday, down from 6.36m Wednesday night.
The Bureau of Meteorology...
Illegal stock movement attracts record fine
A pastoral company that moved cattle on stock routes throughout Queensland without proper authorisation has been fined a record amount under the state's Biosecurity...
