Chinchilla Probus Club buoyed by annual getaway
For about a week the Chinchilla Probus Club basked in the delights of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island as part of the club’s annual getaway.
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What’s on this Christmas in the Western Downs
The Dalby Christmas street party marked its return for the first time in five years on Thursday and the beginning of Christmas festivities on...
Council’s net worth hits $2 billion, annual report shows
Western Downs Regional Council’s net worth has steadily grown to reach more than $2 billion, the organisation’s latest annual report shows.
Released last Thursday, the...
Chinchilla park earns international award for sixth year in a row
A Western Downs park has earnt international recognition alongside just a handful of other Australian parks for the sixth year in a row.
Chinchilla Botanic...
Wheatmen gear up for 2025 season with committee and coaching revamp
In a pivotal meeting held at the Wheatmen clubhouse on November 25, the Dalby Wheatmen have solidified their preparations for the upcoming 2025 season.
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Wandoan mum hails LifeFlight after near fatal quad bike crash
Jacqui Rich almost died in a quad bike accident on her Wandoan cattle farm earlier this year but will have a lot to celebrate...
Govt launches inquiry in drop in volunteers
The Queensland Government has launched a Parliamentary inquiry into the barriers preventing higher rates of volunteering in the community after it was revealed volunteer...
Pics: Bunya’s monthly markets
Visitors and locals alike mingled at the rather crafty monthly Bunya Mountains markets last Sunday.
Bright, blue skies contrasted with the green of the...
Winner of $5k ag bursary has one eye to the future
Jandowae crop farmer Angus Cronin has high hopes of one day overseeing his own farming operation.
“Eventually,” he tells Western Downs Today, “I would like...
Tributes flow for Kogan father killed in car crash
A father and volunteer firefighter who tragically lost his life in a car crash at Kogan has been remembered as a loving and caring...
67-metre-long wind turbine blade unveiled in Bell
The small bush town of Bell has a big new tourist attraction.
Dubbed “The Big Blade”, the 67-metre-long wind turbine blade is the latest tourist...
Chinchilla man cops more than 60 drug-related offences
A 34-year-old man will face court charged with more than 60 drug related offences early next-year after a police operation led to his arrest...
Yabbetes’ sixth straight Cup in last ball thriller
The Yetman Yabbettes have claimed an unprecedented sixth consecutive Meghan L. White Cup, defeating the Yelarbon Yellowbetties by five wickets in a dramatic last-ball...
