Young Dalby girl shines for her talent in storytelling
A young girl from Dalby has been placed on the podium again for the success of her film highlighting what it’s like as a...
Beef farming tourism operators have more ‘grand plans’
A Chinchilla beef farming couple turned tourism operator can soon add brewmaster to their CVs as they grow increasingly closer to opening their very...
Wandoan mum’s Christmas plea after near fatal bike crash
Ten months on from a quad bike accident that nearly claimed her life, a Wandoan mother of two has two special wishes on her...
Line up unveiled for 2025 Words Out West festival
A star-studded line up of authors, screenwriters and journalists have been announced for next year's Western Downs readers and writers festival.
Award-winning writer Matthew Condon,...
Gums students going great guns
The Gums State School will start the 2025 school year with an enrolment of 40 students in Years Prep–6.
This year has been...
Minimising spray drift this summer
Chemical users are being reminded to minimise spray drift and protect surrounding areas as planting and spraying operations increase across Queensland this summer.
Key tips...
Reflections on Chinchilla State School achievements
As the year draws to a close, it’s my pleasure to reflect on the many achievements, opportunities, and experiences that have brought us together...
Fire brigade pays tribute to fallen member
A Western Downs rural fire brigade has issued a touching tribute to one of its members whose life was tragically cut short in a...
Road safety Christmas blitz
An addition of more than 100 road policing motorcycles will help combat speeding and dangerous driving this summer as part of a new road...
Rising costs blamed for surging councillor expense bill
Western Downs Regional Council has blamed rising costs of goods, services and travel for billing ratepayers its largest councillor expense bill in more than...
‘Senseless, evil’: families reflect on fatal shootings
Two years have passed but the disbelief, agony and grief remain raw for the families of two police officers slain in a "senseless and...
New council customer service centre hours
From 2 January next year, new face-to-face service hours will be available across all of the Western Downs Regional Council customer service centres.
The new...
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...
