Creating a little bit of magic
The Western Downs was lucky enough to have The Ro-Zee Show come to libraries across the Western Downs.
The Ro-Zee Show is a joyful...
Dalby visitor information centre moves to Pioneer Park Museum
From 27 January, visitors to the Dalby Visitor Information Centre can experience the proud, rich history of the Western Downs from its temporary new...
Clethodim resistance spike
Herbicide application ‘failure’ is complex. In 2025, Greg Condon, WeedSmart’s extension agronomist in southern NSW, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control,...
New gallery exhibitions in Miles
Dogwood Crossing, Miles is pleased to present Shifting Ground, a touring exhibition curated by Scenic Rim artist and researcher Larissa Warren.
The exhibition is...
Multiple crashes over weekend
On Friday evening, 16 January, two seperate crases occurred in Dalby.
The first one occurred at 6.08pm on the corner of Moreton Street and...
Entertaining the community
Dalby PCYC held a Community Drop In Event last Friday, 9 January at the Chinchilla Skate Park.
It was a big success, with plenty...
RACQ gears up parents for the learner driver journey
RACQ is developing a new road safety program designed specifically to help mums and dads guide young drivers through the journey to getting their...
Comparing crime statistics of the regions
The Western Downs local government area has recorded the highest number of crimes across the region in the past year.
Analysis of Queensland Police statistics...
Roma raised Amy York now a doctor
Roma-raised Amy York has graduated from medicine after seven years of study and secured a job as a doctor, and encourages other rural kids...
Western Downs welcomes first baby of the year
Darling Downs Health welcomed the first baby born across the Darling Downs region in 2026.
The newborn arrived just after midnight at Dalby Hospital, bringing...
Pleasant State School
Pleasant Park State School opened 31 January 1939 and closed in 1945.
The school was located on land donated by Mr. A. A. Johns...
BoM ‘tax’ for councils
The Bureau of Meteorology is phasing out its old software system that has provided councils with real-time rainfall and river-level data for almost 30...
Third time’s a charm for the Gundy 250
After the previous two attempts at running the shorter race ahead of August's Gundy 500, the third attempt at the Gundy ARB 250 went...
