Four new police recruits headed to Western Downs
Four fresh police recruits have been deployed to the Western Downs region following Queensland police’s latest recruitment drive.
Two first year constables will take up...
Plan to move scout den
The historic Wandoan Scout Den could be relocated to the Juandah heritage site under a proposal put forward to the Western Downs Regional Council...
PICS: Miles State High School 2024 formal
Miles State High School Year 12 students celebrated the end of their schooling on Wednesday 13 November with their Valedictory, which was held at...
PICS: 2024 Chinchilla State High formal
Chinchilla State High School Year 12s turned out in their finest for their school formal, celebrating the end of an era for the students...
Mayor defends consultation process for Dalby Cultural Centre
Western Downs Mayor Andrew Smith has defended consultation on the Dalby Cultural Centre, claiming the landmark project received more community engagement than any other...
Art of the Forest unveiled
See the iconic Bunyas on canvas in an immersive art exhibition this weekend.
Renowned Australian environmental artist Frida Forsberg will unveil her Art of...
Dalby’s newest café promises coffee for a good cause
Dalby’s newest café has promised to break down the barriers faced by people with disabilities by employing predominantly NDIS recipients.
Brew Dalby café operators hope...
Highway closed, roads inundated as rain swamps Western Downs
Prolonged rain has continued to hammer parts of the Western Downs, causing chaos and forcing a series of major road closures right across the...
Hospital build nears completion
The newly built Tara Hospital is set to open its doors for residents to take a free and exclusive look inside the facility as...
Police issue safety plea amid ‘devastating’ road toll
Police have issued a stark reminder for all Queenslanders to drive responsibly with the state on track to marking its deadliest year on the...
Authorities monitoring forecasts as Jandowae flood threat eases
Water levels at Jandowae Dam have fallen, easing flooding concerns following significant downpours during the early parts of the week.
Authorities have told Jandowae residents...
Jandowae on flood alert as heavy rain prompts flash flooding, road closures
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding forced a number of road closures around the Western Downs with residents in low-lying areas of Jandowae told to...
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...
