Community leader lands major First Nations health role
South west Indigenous leader Sheryl Lawton has been appointed to chair the region's peak First Nations health committee.
Ms Lawton will taken on the role...
LifeFlight airlifts man after truck rollover
A man was airlifted from a remote property in the Western Downs region this morning.
The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter...
Western Downs singer
Miles local singer/songwriter Katelann Maree has kicked off her tour in her hometown.
Following the release of her new original music, Katelann performed on...
Chinchilla student inventors win at World Science Festival Queensland
Four Year 9 students from Chinchilla State High School were the winners of the 2025 Future Makers STEM Inventors Challenge.
On the first day...
Dalby SS senior singers at Fanfare
The Dalby State School Senior singers have done it again.
At Coral Fanfare in Toowoomba, the senior singers took home a gold in the...
Mr Yipadee at Western Downs Library
Mr Yipadee brought the magic to the Western Downs.
The New Zealand children’s author and musician is travelling around the Western Downs, inspiring kids...
Pilots take to Burnett skies
Dalby Model Aero Club pilots made the most of clear skies over the South Burnett on the weekend, taking off at Booie to celebrate...
Paula Douglas receives AFSM
Paula Douglas has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal for distinguished service as a member of an Australian fire service.
Queensland Government House announced...
Bunya Mountain receives funding
Destination 2045 is set to deliver many amazing tourism projects in the Darling Downs including creating a more events in regional Queensland, more agritourism...
Wheatman win title
In a pulsating grand final rematch at Riddles Oval, the Dalby Wheatmen reignited their Risdon Cup title defence with a gritty 17-14 victory over...
‘Men aren’t talking’: Roaming barber puts spotlight on mental health
When blokes step out from Brian Dowd’s travelling barber shop, they walk away feeling lighter.
“Not just on top of their head, but in their...
Country café named Queensland’s favourite
A Chinchilla cake shop owner has shared her excitement at being named Queensland’s favourite café.
Courtney Ellis owns Dorney’s Cake Shop on Heeney Street in...
Remembrance Day services across the Western Downs
On Remembrance Day, the region will join together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country.
The Western...
