Dino Day
In the wake of National Dinosaur Day on May 7, it’s the perfect time to discover the prehistoric secrets hiding in Queensland’s Outback, ancient...
Creating a community seed library
The Western Downs Regional Libraries have created an amazing initiative, celebrating gardening, self-reliance, and community spirit.
The Seed Library is like a regular library,...
Bendigo Bank agriculture report
Australian farmland values have now recorded 11 years of unbroken growth, with the national median price rising to a record level in 2024 and...
Paint the town purple
Several events will be held across Dalby this month to raise awareness about Domestic Family Violence.
Queensland Police are asking members of the...
Shutting the gate on rural crime
The Queensland Police Service is helping landowners safeguard their properties against rural crime as part of a new crime prevention initiative launched in the...
Housing shortages blamed for worsening rental affordability
Real estate agents have blamed coastal migration, a booming energy sector and post-COVID interest rate rises for worsening rental affordability across the Darling Downs...
A gorgeous race day
The annual Jandowae Race Club Country Race Day for 2025 was held over the Labour Day long weekend.
May 3 was a perfect autumn...
Rural climate solutions funded
The Darling Downs Environment Council Inc is one of 40 groups across the country to receive a Community Led Climate Solutions (CLCS) Grant from...
Below-ground issues
I know I can sometimes state the obvious in these agronomic articles I write, however even I am amazed by the lack of adoption...
Trial tackles tailgating in Queensland
In an Australian-first initiative, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has begun trialling new high-tech roadside signs designed to tackle the...
Two dead after car hits tree near Chinchilla
A woman and a boy have been killed after their car crashed in to a tree east of Chinchilla on Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency services were...
Deb Collins – a life well lived
Deb Collins was brought up to be neighbourly and, as a neighbour, I have been a personal recipient of her kindness. The little house...
Farmers face fuel shortages
Farmers across the region are experiencing cost and supply pressures as fuel prices skyrocket as a result of the war in Iran.
Recent developments...
