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
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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.
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.
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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‘Heartbreaking’: Chinchilla charity forced to close op shop
A Chinchilla charity has been forced to downsize its services in the face of volunteer shortages. Find out more.
Lengthy wait Dalby parents face for childcare revealed
Two Dalby daycare providers say mandatory staffing ratios, cost of living pressures and population growth have left their wait list at their highest. Find out more.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Meet four of the Western Downs’ most inspiring rural women
We put the call out for the Western Downs’ most inspiring rural women and received dozens of replies. Hear the story of four women contributing to their rural communities.
‘Brightest prospect’: Lord’s Taverners key rising stars
With the Sunshine Coast Lord’s Taverners side locked in for finals, head coach Wayne Anderson has uncovered his side’s key batting and bowling threats for their run home. See the full 24/25 squad breakdown.
Why independent candidate is back for ninth campaign
Living in a tin shed and running a word of mouth campaign on little more than a few hundred dollars, independent candidate Duncan Scott is contesting his ninth election, this time for the state seat of Callide. Here’s why he does it.
STATE ELECTION: Where to vote in Callide electorate
Find out where, when and how to vote in the Callide electorate ahead of the October 26 Queensland election. FREE STORY.
Qld election: Who is running in Callide for 2024 state election
Created during the 1950s, the electorate of Callide has been a conservative stronghold for most of its existence but candidates from Labor, the Greens, Family First, One Nation and an independent will look to challenge incumbent LNP member Bryson Head at this year’s election.
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