Council joins calls for federal funding reform
Western Downs Regional Council has joined Queensland’s peak local government body in calling for urgent reform to how the federal government funds councils.
In an...
New audiology service for Darling Downs children
A new audiology service is helping children with hearing, speech, and language concerns.
The service opened its doors this month and for the first time...
Jandowae Show girls
The Jandowae show girls have been announced.
The Jandowae show society hosted a formal dinner to award its show girls on Saturda 8 February....
2025 Bendemere Cup dazzles
The Bendemere Cup marked the official start of the Roma racing season on 15 February, drawing a vibrant crowd.
The event was popular, and...
Entrepreneur summit in Western Downs
Students gathered for the annual Young Entrepreneur Summit on 13 February at the Dalby Event Centre.
Now in its third year, the event provided...
Region’s first aged care home in 16 years given grand opening
Chinchilla’s rebuilt Illoura Village became the first new aged care home to open in the Western Downs in 16 years.
The $36 million redevelopment on...
Bridging the gap in rural allied health
In the heart of Queensland, many rural and remote communities face a significant healthcare disparity: limited or nonexistent access to essential allied health services....
Chinchilla Melon Festival a sweet success
The hugely successful Melon Festival took over the town of Chinchilla last weekend.
From Thursday 13 through to Sunday 16 February the town was...
Regional study hub a ‘game changer’ for Chinchilla
A regional study hub designed to keep students from having to travel away from the Western Downs for university could be a “game changer”...
A fire burns near Chinchilla
A vegetation fire has been burning since last night at Baking Board.
After the fire was under control and burning safety last night, the Queensland...
Harvest and herbicide concerns at Broadlea
President of AgForce Grains Queensland, Brendan Taylor, speaks about his first harvest of the season, Australia’s barley supply at an all-time high, and the...
Matt Hughes Charity Day
The Matt Hughes Foundation Footy game will be held on Saturday, March 1 at the Dalby Rugby Union grounds.
Starting at 2.30pm, there will...
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...
