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Charlie’s cap collection

Dalby's Charlie Alice started collecting caps more than 20 years ago and has since amasses an impressive collection of more than 5500 that adorn...

BREAKING: Littleproud hangs on as Nationals leader

Maranoa MP David Littleproud has retained his position as leader of the National Party despite losing the favour of his neighbouring MPs, defeating challenger...

New plan for primary industries

The Queensland Government's draft plan for the state's agriculture for the next quarter of a century is a powerful platform for policy reform, according...

George the Farmer competition

Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund has partnered with the ‘edu-tainment’ brand ‘George the Farmer’ for the fourth consecutive year to celebrate Children’s Book Week. This...

‘Their muscle is increased’: Nationals loom larger in Coalition

Regional voices could boom louder within the Coalition, one expert has predicted, after metropolitan Australia’s rejection of the Liberal Party. In the aftermath of last...

Dino Day

In the wake of National Dinosaur Day on May 7, it’s the perfect time to discover the prehistoric secrets hiding in Queensland’s Outback, ancient...

Creating a community seed library

The Western Downs Regional Libraries have created an amazing initiative, celebrating gardening, self-reliance, and community spirit. The Seed Library is like a regular library,...

Bendigo Bank agriculture report

Australian farmland values have now recorded 11 years of unbroken growth, with the national median price rising to a record level in 2024 and...

Paint the town purple

Several events will be held across Dalby this month to raise awareness about Domestic Family Violence. Queensland Police are asking members of the...

Shutting the gate on rural crime

The Queensland Police Service is helping landowners safeguard their properties against rural crime as part of a new crime prevention initiative launched in the...

Housing shortages blamed for worsening rental affordability

Real estate agents have blamed coastal migration, a booming energy sector and post-COVID interest rate rises for worsening rental affordability across the Darling Downs...

A gorgeous race day

The annual Jandowae Race Club Country Race Day for 2025 was held over the Labour Day long weekend. May 3 was a perfect autumn...

Renewed spotlight on volunteering

The State Government has placed a renewed spotlight on volunteering in Queensland. We are committed to strengthening volunteering across the state, recognising the essential...