Fire arm safety
On Wednesday, January 22, the Queensland Police Service officially launched Operation Whiskey Firestorm – a statewide initiative that’s all about addressing firearm safety across...
LifeFlight supporters soar with awards
The Goombungee Community Group is making a big difference in the region, raising $264,000 for life-saving services including LifeFlight Australia.
The generous Darling Downs-based community...
Australian first NuEra Calves
NB Genetics announce the birth of Australia’s first NuEra calves
A new line of beef genetics that produces maximum productivity, efficiency, and sustainability has...
A jazzy evening
The Lapunyah Art Gallery held its first music night.
On Wednesday, 12 February art and music lovers gathered at the Lapunyah Art Gallery in...
Abandoned music festival holding out for a lifeline
Western Downs Regional Council will not actively pursue another operator to take over its now-abandoned Big Skies music festival.
The council had successfully run the...
Tara opens new hospital with staff accommodation still in planning
Tara residents will have access to improved health facilities after authorities officially opened the town’s new $22.6 million hospital last Friday.
The hospital will replace...
Calling all artists
The 2025 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition is now open for entries.
Artists and creatives across the Western Downs are invited to get their creative...
Remember the games in the old schoolyard?
Do you like me, have schoolyard memories of shady playing areas, with games often played under trees?
I’m remembering marbles, car tracks, hide and seek,...
Melons on show in art exhibition
Joining in the Melon Festivities, the Lapunyah Art Gallery in Chinchilla hosted a Melon Exhibit.
Each Melon Festival the Lapunyah Art Gallery celebrates local...
Finding refuge in faith
The journey which has brought Sangpien Odorcic from a rural region in northern Thailand to Roma is one which combines courage, hard work, service,...
From aspiring electrician to skilled apprentice
Ben Smyth, a Chinchilla local and TAFE Queensland student is undertaking a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician apprenticeship, powering up a successful career in...
Funding for Warrego Highway ‘embarrassing’, mayor says
Heavy traffic and economic growth has outpaced upgrades to the Warrego Highway, according to Western Downs Mayor Andrew Smith.
Speaking from Canberra during the council’s...
Campaign builds for Bunya community centre
The Bunya Mountains Community Association has officially launched its three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible, and inclusive Community Centre in the heart...
