Hard-working volunteers, community stalwarts and organisations that work tirelessly to better the Western Downs will be recognised at the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Find out who took home the awards here.
Western Downs SES has paid tribute to a long-serving member in the wake of his death this month, performing a guard of honour at his funeral. Find out more.
Darling Downs residents shouldn’t be fooled by Monday’s blue skies as forecasters predict more heavy falls in parts of the region. Here’s the latest
After the highs and lows of 2024 which featured opposition to a major project and some fresh faces on council, Western Downs mayor Andrew Smith has looked back on his first year in the role.
After eight long years trying to fall pregnant, Tiomi Nickolls never gave up hope and in May this year miracle baby Aksel was born. Now, following weeks of voting, the adorable bub has been crowned the Western Downs’ cutest baby.
The landlords of a southwest Queensland rental property made the stomach-churning discovery of dead cats in a freezer after a months-long legal battle to evict their ‘horror tenants’. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Bibliophiles will have something to celebrate with a month-long readers and writers festival returning to the region. Find out more.
The nailbiting wait is over for Queensland schools that participated in NAPLAN testing in 2024. See which South West Queensland schools performed best. SEE THE RESULTS.
The votes are in and residents across the Western Downs have revealed who they think is their favourite hairdresser. See who made the cut.
After five years the Dalby Christmas Street Party will return next Thursday, kicking off a month of festive events across the region. Find out more.
Western Downs residents based in the Callide electorate will now have greater access to their MP with a satellite office now up and running. Find out more.
A Chinchilla dancer has been awarded a Summer Camp scholarship to one of Australia’s most prestigious dance schools. Find out more.
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