Council shops local
Western Downs Regional Council shops local to deliver landmark flood recovery program
Western Downs Regional Council is in the final stages of completing one of...
Australia’s milk production costs compared
Australia remains among the lowest-cost producers of milk, according to a new report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
However, the cost of producing milk...
Rural loans take a cut
Rabobank Australian will make a 0.25 per cent cut reduction on rural loans per annum following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent interest...
Two new cases of Japanese Encephalitis Virus
Darling Downs Health is urging the community to protect themselves from the risk of mosquito-borne viruses after two new cases of Japanese encephalitis virus...
Snake Bites
A reported snake bite occurred at Dalby on Tuesday morning, 25 February.
Queensland ambulance paramedics have transported a stable male in his 50s to...
Role of insects in Ag
Students will have the opportunity to explore the role of insects in agriculture thanks to the annual Hermitage Research Facility Hermitage Research Facility Schools...
Fire arm safety
On Wednesday, January 22, the Queensland Police Service officially launched Operation Whiskey Firestorm – a statewide initiative that’s all about addressing firearm safety across...
LifeFlight supporters soar with awards
The Goombungee Community Group is making a big difference in the region, raising $264,000 for life-saving services including LifeFlight Australia.
The generous Darling Downs-based community...
Australian first NuEra Calves
NB Genetics announce the birth of Australia’s first NuEra calves
A new line of beef genetics that produces maximum productivity, efficiency, and sustainability has...
A jazzy evening
The Lapunyah Art Gallery held its first music night.
On Wednesday, 12 February art and music lovers gathered at the Lapunyah Art Gallery in...
Abandoned music festival holding out for a lifeline
Western Downs Regional Council will not actively pursue another operator to take over its now-abandoned Big Skies music festival.
The council had successfully run the...
Tara opens new hospital with staff accommodation still in planning
Tara residents will have access to improved health facilities after authorities officially opened the town’s new $22.6 million hospital last Friday.
The hospital will replace...
Seven people charged over drug busts
Detectives from Dalby Criminal Investigation Branch and the South West Tactical Crime Squad have charged seven people with 30 offences following investigations into the...
