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Western Downs teen aims to break flight record for good cause

A 17-year-old Chinchilla student who has been flying for just eight months is looking to break the Australian record for most takeoffs and landings in one day while being coached by the current record holder.

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Chinchilla man to hold second Walk for Wanda fundraising event

Former commercial hotel manager Murray Bradley, who walked from Wandoan to Chinchilla last year in memory of Wanda-Jade DeGuara, says he is now planning to run a cricket fundraiser in an effort to raise money for a mental health charity.

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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help the family of a young girl who passed away after she was found unresponsive at a Dalby home on May 9, 2025. She was rushed to hospital but could not be saved. Her name was Leia.

‘Happy, bright’ Leia’s final act was to save other children

Friends and family of a four-year-old who died in a tragic accident have revealed how the happy and bright little girl saved multiple lives.

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I hurt my back, lost my purse … then won $100k on my birthday

A mum who got off to a rough start on her birthday had her spirits lifted after receiving a very special gift.

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Chinchilla microbrewery opens just in time for Melon Fest

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.

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Massive crowds expected for biennial Melon Rodeo

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.

Chinchilla Aged Care

New $36m Western Downs aged care facility set to open

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.

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Full list: Western Downs Regional Council’s 2025 Australia Day Award recipients

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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Tributes flow for stalwart Western Downs SES member

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.

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe storm warning across parts of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.

Heavy rain to continue splashing Darling Downs region

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

Former Deputy Mayor Andrew Smith holds a commanding lead in the final hours of the Western Downs Regional Council elections.

Mayor reflects on key issues facing Western Downs in 2025

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.

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Aksel Nickolls won Western Downs' cutest baby 2024

Revealed: Miracle bub crowned Western Downs’ cutest baby 2024

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.

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Grim discovery in freezer of regional Qld ‘house of horrors’

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.

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Words Out West to return for sixth year

Bibliophiles will have something to celebrate with a month-long readers and writers festival returning to the region. Find out more.

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