Western Downs property becomes country’s first ‘conserved area’
A privately owned 48-hectare property located just 70 kilometres south-west of Dalby has made history, becoming Australia’s first officially recognised “conserved area”.
Managed by...
Free drive-in movies return to the Western Downs
The much-loved annual Drive-In Movie event is returning to the Western Downs in August with free screenings of the family film 'IF' coming to...
Kogan State School celebrates culture
Kogan State School celebrated and created a sense of belonging to NAIDOC week.
As a part of their NAIDOC celebrations, they acknowledged the land...
The new Miles Post office
A fresh, new post office was built in Miles in 1912.
In 1912, a tender was accepted from Mr. A. Barr, a contractor from...
Wandoan rodeo
In just a couple weeks, the dust will be flying, the chutes will be banging, and the 2025 Wandoan Rodeo will be in full...
Data reveals impact of boosted flying police squad
New data has revealed the impact Queensland's specialist flying police squad seven months on from a $32.4 million expansion.
In five deployments to the state’s...
Farm Safety Week: Better health access for farmers means safer, stronger rural communities
As Australia marks National Farm Safety Week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling for greater support to ensure farmers...
16 Chinchilla Christian College students make it to states
Sixteen Chinchilla Christian College students made it to the State Cross Country Championships this year.
Chinchilla Christian College students aged from 10-18 travelled...
Dalby market report
It was a reduced yarding in Dalby on Wednesday, 23 July, with all regular feed, trade and processor buyers in attendance; as well as...
Darling Downs hospitals overloaded
"We are urging residents to consider their care options and keep the Emergency Department for emergencies," Health Service Chief Executive, Annette Scott PSM, said....
The Leichhardt Highway
The Leichhardt Highway is a major transport route in Queensland.
It enters the Western Downs south of Moonie, and passes through Condamine, Miles, Guluguba, and...
Spring celebrations
Myall Park Botanical Gardens is having a spring day celebration, in honour of their gorgeous grevillas.
On 31 August, the community is invited to...
AO 1 point slam to hit Chinchilla
As part of Tennis Australia’s 1 Point Slam community events, Chinchilla is set to host it’s very own 1 Point Slam on Thursday, 11...
