After a tragic horse riding accident, Emilee Scholefield’s family were told their five year old daughter would likely never walk or talk again but after years of intensive therapy she has defied the odds.
Chinchilla Rodeo organisers are gearing up for what is expected to be their biggest event ever, with 467 riders nominated and 3500 guests expected to be in attendance.
An 82-year-old who broke his leg while swerving to avoid a truck on Chinchilla-Wondai Rd has called for road upgrades saying he’s seen dozens of crashes since living in the area.
Darling Downs Indigenous leader Uncle Wayne Fossey, whose father and uncles fought in World War II, has condemned the booing during Anzac Day’s Welcome to Country and explained the importance of the ceremony.
Chinchilla’s Melon Rodeo has boasted record breaking numbers with guests enjoying the festivities from the gate opening until deep into the night.
A series of free LifeFlight trauma courses will be held across the Western Downs next month, encouraging residents to brush up on their important life saving skills. Find out more.
Thousands turned out for one of the biggest events held in the Western Downs as Chinchilla celebrated Melon Fest 2025. SEE THE GALLERY.
From skiing, chariot racing and the iron man and woman challenges to the Melon Rodeo, big melon weigh-ins and the Melon Beach Party, here is every event in Chinchilla this weekend.
Guests at this weekend’s Chinchilla Melon Fest will be able to beat the heat with a cold beer after the grand opening of a long-awaited microbrewery.
Dozens of bull riders will put on a show this Friday at the biennial Melon Rodeo, an event which kicks off an exciting weekend of celebrations for Chinchilla.
After five years and an investment of $36m a new aged care facility will soon open and is expected to have far reaching positive outcomes for the Western Downs community. Find out more here.
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.
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