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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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Emilee Scholefield sustained a traumatic brain injury after falling off her horse when she was five. She was airlifted to Brisbane and spent spent weeks in a coma.

‘Nothing short of a miracle’: How 5yo girl defied the odds after horror horse fall

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.

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Kristen Chong left rodeo Vice President, jack holt memorial open bull riding champion Jack McArthur from cooyar and Darryl Chong chinchilla rodeo president.

Chinchilla Rodeo leading resurgence in sport across state

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.

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Heinz Grega car crash

‘The roads are better in Syria’: 82-year-old calls for action on deadly road

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.

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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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Ranked: How every South West Qld school performed in 2024 NAPLAN

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.

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Revealed: Western Downs’ favourite hairdresser 2024

The votes are in and residents across the Western Downs have revealed who they think is their favourite hairdresser. See who made the cut.

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Residents kicked off the festive season with a bang at the Dalby Christmas Carols 2022.

Festive cheer to light up the Western Downs

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.

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Bryson Head launches satellite office

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 Tia Regusen selected for dance scholarship

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.

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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.

Western Downs Carp fishing event

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.

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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.

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Davies family win Big Melon award

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.

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