Record breaking crowds at Chinchilla’s Melon Rodeo
Chinchilla’s Melon Rodeo has boasted record breaking numbers with guests enjoying the festivities from the gate opening until deep into the night.
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Snake bite victim ‘all for’ First Minutes Matter courses
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.
FULL GALLERY: Thousands celebrate 2025 Chinchilla Melon Fest
Thousands turned out for one of the biggest events held in the Western Downs as Chinchilla celebrated Melon Fest 2025. SEE THE GALLERY.
FULL LIST: Your guide to what’s on for Chinchilla Melon Fest 2025
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.
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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.
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.
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