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Celebrating ten years of laughs on the Western Downs

A much-loved comedy series Not Just For Laughs is marking its 10-year anniversary. Some of Australia’s sharpest comedic minds will be touring Dalby, Tara...

Does weed detection and spot-spraying machinery pay off?

Spraying technology is expensive. A new boomspray decision tool from WeedSmart is now available to test real-world spot-spraying technology options before spending any money. Peter...

Dandabah upgrades welcomed

Bunya Mountains community leaders are "absolutely delighted" with the recently completed $6 million upgrades to the Dandabah Picnic Area, saying the new facilities will...

Queensland’s South-east the land of contrasts and challenges

The seasonal outlook across South East Queensland continues to present a mixed and increasingly challenging picture for producers. Dry conditions are tightening their grip across...

Unearth prehistoric wonders at Chinchilla Fossil Finders during Queensland Dinosaur Week

Step back in time and uncover the secrets of Queensland’s ancient past. Chinchilla Fossil Finders returns on Saturday 9 May, as a highlight of...

Operation Easter Break continues to target dangerous driving for the start of back to...

A 22-year-old man was fined almost $2000 and lost eight demerit points after being clocked travelling more than 50kmh over the speed limit along...

Western Downs Cornetist commemorates 50 years of remembrance

From a lone cornet, the solemn notes of The Last Post will drift across Kaimkillenbun on ANZAC Day, carrying with them memory, sacrifice, and...

Dalby market report

A very large yarding of 9009 head was offered at Dalby on 15 April. The market held firm on the previous week for...

Inaugural grants honour Meandarra Glenmorgan Veterans

The memory of Queensland’s servicemen and women is set to be honoured in perpetuity, with the announcement of the inaugural round of the Honouring...

Local midwifery leader appointed Chair of Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch

Darling Downs Health midwifery leader Karen McDonald Smith has been appointed Chair of the Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch, recognising her depth of...

Outback Instincts receive youth week grant

A local organisation has received a Youth Week event grant. Individual grants of up to $10,000 have been provided to young Queenslanders aged 12–25,...

Life on the land in focus

From early starts in the paddock to quiet moments along the coastline, central Queenslanders are being encouraged to capture life on the land as...

Council workers to walk off job amid stalled pay negotiations

Union members at the Western Downs council will walk off the job for the first time in decades as negotiations over a new pay...