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.
Community
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.
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.
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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Callide MP opens satellite office in Chinchilla
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.
Chinchilla dancer earns scholarship to prestigious Sydney school
A Chinchilla dancer has been awarded a Summer Camp scholarship to one of Australia’s most prestigious dance schools. Find out more.
Fire crews suspect foul play in Western Downs blazes
Fire crews are suspecting that two fires which continue to burn near Kogan and Weranga were deliberately lit.
Carp diem: Fishers to seize the day during carp-busting event
Anglers across the Western Downs will be casting for a cause this month in an effort to reduce carp number in the region’s waterways.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Champion melon growers aiming for 100kg monster for MelonFest
With just three melon growers left in Chinchilla, the Davies family say they are planning on ensuring the title of Big Melon stays local, with their crop of water melons now in the ground ahead of the 2025 MelonFest.
Coroner reveals ‘freak’ reason pilot was killed in regional Qld crash
The 32-year-old regional Queenslander was the first person to die from a similar crash in the same aircraft since 2008, sparking a major investigation.
LNP’s Bryson Head re-elected in landslide victory
The LNP’s Bryson Head has been re-elected for a second term with plans to tackle health care, youth crime, water security and roads. Find out more.
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