Chinchilla Under 5s have a blast
Joy, creativity and conversation filled the air as Western Downs locals attended the annual Under 5s Day in Chinchilla.
It was a magical morning filled...
Health expo to inspire connection, creativity, and mental wellbeing
The community is invited to come together for a vibrant day of connection, creativity and wellbeing at the Connect for Mental Health Expo, hosted...
Why seniors matter more than ever
In every town, bustling cities to quiet country corners, there’s a steady heartbeat that keeps communities grounded, connected, and thriving. That heartbeat belongs to...
Miles annual theatre production
The annual Miles theatre production is right around the corner.
On 24 and 25 October, the Miles Leichhardt Centre will host locals coming to...
Police target speed and drink driving offenders as part of Operation Xray Spring Break
Darling Downs Police have charged three people with speeding and drink driving offences as part of an ongoing road safety operation held over the...
Coronation Hotel
The Coronation Hotel was built in 1911 and was likely named in honour of the coronation of King George V, the year the hotel...
A fire ban is in place for Western Downs, Goondiwindi, Southern Downs
Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban will be in place the Southern Downs, Western Downs and Goondiwindi regions.
According to the...
Council increases capital works budget
The Western Downs Regional Council approved new works at its September monthly meeting for the 2025-26 capital works programme.
They approved the inclusion of...
Festival of Small Halls Announces Spring Tour 2025 in the Western Downs and Goondiwindi.
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Joe H Henry and Georgia Mooney will feature on their upcoming Spring Tour 2025: Outback Queensland to...
LifeFlight airlifts boy after ATV crash
The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) aeromedical crew yesterday airlifted a boy after an ATV crash in the Western Downs region.
The LifeFlight...
Chris Hammer is coming to the region
Award-winning Australian author Chris Hammer returns to the Western Downs and Maranoa with a scorching new rural outback crime novel.
The Urban Paddock Café...
Western downs residents submit petition again TJ park
Western Downs residents have written to the Queensland Parliament to draw attention to the Western Downs Regional Council (WDRC) proceeding with plans to construct...
Dalby touch turns 50
Dalby Touch is set to mark a major milestone, celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday 8 November at the Mary Barry Touch Fields.
The...
