Australia Day events
There's a swag of events across the Western Downs to mark Australia Day on Sunday 26 January.
Residents can find activities that aim to...
Nominations closing soon for Young Achiever Awards
Young trailblazers will shine under the spotlight with the upcoming 2025 Queensland Young Achiever Awards.
Nominations for the Awards are closing in less than a...
Two lives lost in dam-related tragedies
Two men have lost their lives in separate dam-related tragedies in the region in the past month.
Balonne Shire Councillor Robyn Fuhrmeister paid tribute...
Chinchilla’s festival one in a melon
There’ll be melons at your feet, in your hair and on the streets in just over a month's time with the highly anticipated Chinchilla...
Repairing Kogan Waste Facility
Further repairs are to be expected at the Kogan Waste Facility following a fire onsite last month.
The facility was closed on Monday December...
Rollover at Drillham
A single-vehicle rollover occurred in Drillham early this morning, 14 January.
Queensland Ambulance paramedics are responded to reports of a single-vehicle rollover on Warrego...
Tangled Threads new exhibition
Gallery 107’s first exhibition of 2025 is by the South Burnett group – Tangled Threads.
The exhibition, created by nine women, will open on...
Big Skies makes big difference
Big Skies Festival goers in 2024 helped turn mosh pits into money, recycling almost 20,000 cans and bottles to raise money for local disability...
Unplanned power outage in Dalby
An unplanned power outage is affecting homes in Dalby, Irvingdale, and Kaimkillenbun.
Since 7:25 am on 10 January six homes along Edgefield and Sandalwood...
Design for new cultural centre complete
The Western Downs regional council are pleased to announce the final concept design for the Dalby Cultural Centre in Thomas Jack Park will progress...
Record crowd for Bell Races
The annual Bell races held over the weekend on Saturday, January 4 2024 drew in a record crowd who enjoyed a stellar day of...
Chinchilla’s free movie screening for body positivity
A free youth movie screening at Chinchilla will air the inspiring 'Embrace Kids’ documentary to celebrate body positivity and inclusion.
The free screening is hosted...
Dalby market report
Rain across the district contributed to a sharp decline in yard numbers at Dalby this week 11 March, although a solid panel of buyers...
