Queensland Orchestra tours the region
Queensland’s state orchestra are touring regional Queensland, providing free community concerts.
The state orchestra will perform in Chinchilla on 29 July, Tara on 30...
Dalby Herald
The Dalby Herald first began its weekly publication on 21 September 1865.
From 1865 until June 2020, the office provided weekly print news to...
Wandoan under the stars
Wandoan shone bright with a special astrophotography workshop led by Donna Glass from Bunya Mountains Photography.
On Saturday, 28 June, the locals attended the camp...
Wildflowering by Design coming to John Mullins Memorial Art Gallery
Wildflowering by Design is opening soon at the John Mullens Memorial gallery.
The community is invited to the exhibition opening on Saturday, 26 July, from...
Council joins DV Safe Phone initiative to support domestic violence survivors
Old mobile phones are being donated to help provide a safety net for domestic violence victims, as part of Western Downs Regional Council's partnership...
Gas giant to drill 170 new gas wells near Wandoan
An Australian gas giant will drill approximately 170 new gas wells in an expansion of its operations on the Western Downs.
The Shell-owned Queensland Gas...
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...
Campaign builds for Bunya community centre
The Bunya Mountains Community Association has officially launched its three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible, and inclusive Community Centre in the heart...
