First Nations culture inspires young authors
First Nations people, local Elders, an author, an illustrator, and dozens of students in the Western Downs are working together to create a children’s...
Youth support grows in Chinchilla with PCYC expansion
In an effort to improve crime prevention, youth development, and community welfare, the Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (PCYC) has welcomed a new community...
Talking all things turf
John Downes is a familiar name for those of us on the Roma Gardener’s Facebook page, where he generously gives his horticultural knowledge and...
Adventure Buddies
Calling all young explorers! The Western Downs Libraries are assembling a special task force of creative, courageous and captivating characters to help them explore...
Calls to prioritise rural, remote and First Nations healthcare
There's an increasing pressure on political parties to prioritise healthcare for rural, remote, and First Nations communities as election looms.
Recent investments in healthcare across...
Schooners and Stories
This Saturday grab a schooner, pull up a seat, and settle in for a cracking yarn with the one and only Gordon Bray.
Saturday, 12...
Tara Reconciliation Week 2025 – Bridging Now to Next
The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present, and future.
Western Downs Regional Council will...
New Weather Radar in Western Queensland
Communities across Western Queensland will soon have access to better weather forecasting after Labor announced it would match the $10 million commitment put forward...
Support for Manufacturing in the Western Downs
The Queensland Government has partnered with the Western Downs Regional Council and Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI) to deliver support for manufacturers in the Western...
Supporting disaster-affected communities
Emergency service workers and volunteers are at the forefront of concerns regarding the mental health impacts of severe weather and natural disasters.
Recent extreme weather...
Heavy rains could prompt surge in black flies
Health authorities are sending out warnings about the potential surge of black fly and bush mosquito populations across the region as Western Queensland experiences...
Police confirm passing of Tayla Spies
Queensland Police have confirmed the human remains found at a Surat property are those of missing Roma woman Tayla Spies.
The remains were discovered during...
Fire burns in Red Hill
A fire has been busing at Red Hill, near Chinchilla, since yesterday 5 November.
There are 8 Queensland fire department crews as well as...
