Families await findings from deadly Wieambilla attack
Almost three years after a homegrown terrorist attack, a coroner will deliver findings into the Wieambilla ambush that shocked the nation.
Constables Matthew Arnold, 26,...
Police urging motorists to drive responsibly
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) urged road users to drive safely, adhere to the road rules and remember that every vehicle carries someone’s child,...
Rural Generalists bringing skin cancer care closer to home
This National Skin Cancer Action Week (16–22 November), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is highlighting the critical role Rural Generalists...
Belmont Station – Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future
This week I had the privilege of visiting Belmont Station, a place that holds a remarkable and enduring legacy in our region.
Belmont is...
Dalby through the lens in time
Dalby is a town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland.
The town is located at the junction of the Warrego, Moonie and...
New community grants recipients announced
Wambo Wind Farm has announced the new community grants recipients.
Since commencing Stage One construction, Wambo Wind Farm has partnered with more than 30...
MLA-backed innovation unlocks global collagen opportunity
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is celebrating a major commercialisation milestone with the successful launch of Australian bovine collagen products in the United States.
This...
Geopolitics play a crucial role in shaping global agriculture in 2026
The global agricultural landscape has entered a new phase where geopolitics – not only traditional market forces – will dictate trade flows, prices, and...
Disaster Dashboard delivers verified, real-time emergency information
Western Downs residents can receive alerts on their devices for critical information during the event of an emergency.
Subscribing to alerts through Council's Disaster Dashboard...
Dalby Market Report
It was a good sale in Dalby on Thursday, 13 November, with an increased yarding on what was seen in previous weeks. All...
Wandoan State School Remembrance Day
As a proud Soldier Settler community, Remembrance Day holds a special significance for Wandoan State School.
The township was built on the backbone of...
Personal mobility devices
The Darling Downs District Crime Prevention Unit wants riders of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) to stay safe and ensure others around them remain safe.
PMDs...


















