An opportunity to learn about the Energy Sector
The Western Downs Regional Council and Queensland Manufacturing Institute are hosting a ‘Navigating the Energy Sector: Pathways for Manufacturers’ webinar on 3 February at...
The first exhibition of the year
The community is invited to the opening of Loosely Speaking by Robyn Beeston at Gallery 107, Dalby, on Saturday 31 January starting at 5pm....
Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
: Individuals supporting young people in remote, rural and regional Queensland are invited to apply for one-off grants of $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused...
Tara through the lens in time
Tara is a town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland. The town was surveyed in May 1910 by Leonard Shield.
The name 'Tara'...
Rural Aid Calls for Farmer Registrations as Disasters Escalate Nationwide
Farmers across Australia – particularly those in disaster-impacted regions – are strongly encouraged to register with Rural Aid now, as ongoing natural disasters and...
Darling Downs health wins cultural safety award
The Australian College for Emergency Medicine has awarded Darling Downs Health with the ACEM Foundation Al Spilman Award for Cultural Safety Initiatives in an...
Funky Food calls on farmers for surplus, quirky and imperfect picks
Brisbane-based, national produce rescue business Funky Food is calling on farmers across Queensland and northern NSW to let the Funky team save more fresh...
Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day
Merrilong Agricultural Company, the 2025 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year, will host the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day at their...
Coalition Split
The coalition is again embroiled in crisis after Nationals leader and Maranoa Member David Littleproud walked from the alliance on Thursday, 22 January, accusing...
Confectionery manufacturers look to cocoa-free chocolate
Consumers may soon see products containing cocoa-free chocolate appearing on shelves as confectionery manufacturers look to manage increased volatility in the price and supply...
Barbecues, awards and local legends
From sizzling breakfasts to applause for local legends, Western Downs communities are invited to come together on Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2026, for a full day...
Animal inspection program begins in Western Downs
Encouraging responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of dog attacks on the Western Downs has prompted the Western Downs Regional Council to implement...
Sporting through the years
Some sporting clubs in the Western Downs have been around for more than a century.
Dalby Bowls Club was officially opened by Thomas Jack...
