Lion bites woman in ‘inexplicable’ zoo attack
A woman has had her arm bitten in a gruesome incident at the Darling Downs Zoo after a lion lunged and "inexplicably" attacked her.
The...
First Lutheran school in Queensland
In 1940, the first Lutheran school in Queensland was established in the western downs as the Downfall Creek Lutheran School.
The school was established...
Dalby Market report
There was a decreased yarding in Dalby this week, 2 June, with heavy export cattle remaining solid whilst light restocker cattle were dearer. There...
Community urged to take action against rising respiratory illnesses
Darling Downs residents are being urged to take steps to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this winter, with a particular focus on...
Shooters gather for weekend competition
Grey skies and the threat of rain did not stop the action at the Kingaroy Clay Target Club's annual two-day shoot over the weekend,...
Winter holiday boaties urged to take the helm on lifejackets and speeding
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is urging Queensland boaties to turn the tide these winter school holidays, after a worrying number of skippers were found...
QYO inspires music students
Dalby’s budding and community musicians were recently inspired by some of the state’s most talented young musicians.
A group of 13 members from the...
Free health checks for Queensland kindy kids
The Queensland Government’s Budget is delivering free health checks for kindy kids under a new Healthy Kindy Kids program, to identify health and developmental...
Thomas Jack garage in Dalby
Thomas Jack and Co opened a garage in 1929 in response to the growing popularity of motor vehicles.
The Western Downs library writes: "the...
NAIDOC week in the Western Downs
Around the Western Downs, everyone is invited to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
There’ll be culture, connection, community and heaps of family friendly activities across the...
Chinchilla careers expo
The Chinchilla Careers Expo is back and bigger than ever.
On Wednesday, 23 July, from 9am until 2pm, the Chinchilla Showgrounds will be packed...
More than 120 charges laid for alleged meth dealer
A 21-year-old alleged meth dealer will face Dalby Magistrates charged with more than 120 offences after an extensive investigation led to his arrest in...
Seven people charged over drug busts
Detectives from Dalby Criminal Investigation Branch and the South West Tactical Crime Squad have charged seven people with 30 offences following investigations into the...
