Historical picture of the week
This picture taken around 1864 depicts the water cart used by John Healy, who delivered water to various locations in Dalby.
A native of...
Bell State School wins grant
Bell State School obtained new grant funding.
Bell State School lodged a grant application in November 2024, requesting a contribution of $4999 towards some...
Calls for more work on Wind Farm Code
The latest amendments to the Wind Farm Code are being criticised for going “not far enough” to protect landholders from excessive noise and liability...
Walking back down the lane
From humble beginnings in 1841 as a crossing for Myall Creek (a tributary of the Condamine River), Dalby is a vibrant regional centre with...
Escape the heat at the Western Downs pool parties
Grab your buddies, your favourite beach towel, and get ready to beat the summer heat at the Western Downs Regional Council pool parties. ...
Dalby, the heart of the Western Downs
Dalby is the heart of the Western Downs.
It lies along Myall Creek near the Condamine River where it got its original name, Myall...
A fantastic weekend
Jandowae Show was a fantastic weekend of laughter, entertainment and fun for all.
The Jandowae show and rodeo was held on Saturday, March 22,...
88 counts of fraud
Police have charged a 35-year-old woman with 98 offences alleged to have been committed over a four-year period.
Between June and July 2021, and December...
A cracking campdraft for Hannaford
A cracking weekend of horsemanship, sportsmanship, and the strong spirit of a small rural community coming together was the theme for the 2025 Hannaford...
Cleaner safer roads
The Bitumen Road reseal program is contributing to a safer and cleaner Western Downs.
Western Downs Regional Council has recently completed the 2024-25 Regional...
Words out West inspires
This year’s Words Out West Festival Weekend was a vibrant celebration of storytelling, creativity, and connection.
With a brand-new home at the Chinchilla Cultural...
Prize for digital rates, water, and gas bill
Subscribe to digital rates, water and gas bills and win!
Western Downs Regional Council is giving residential ratepayers an extra reason to go paperless, with...


















