In a split-second decision, Western Downs man Greg Larsen risked his life to save his pride and joy, his prized 1965 XP Falcon, but suffered serious burns in the process. Here’s why he has LifeFlight to thank for coming to his rescue.
From Greek and Italian to traditional Indigenous Australian food there will be something for everyone at this year’s One Long Table. Find out more.
A regional Queensland town’s newest tourist attraction, a 67m, 22 tonne wind turbine blade, has been revealed but the ‘Big Blade’ in Bell has sliced opinions in the Western Downs community. Find out more.
The mother of a Chinchilla man who was tragically killed in a horror two-vehicle crash has thanked the community for their ongoing support three months after the crash that claimed the life of her son. FULL STORY.
Tertiary students in Chinchilla will have the opportunity to study locally following the introduction of a new university hub. Details here.
Driving home from work in April 2022, the last thing a Dalby man expected to see was a car crash into Myall Creek at high speed, but what he did next saved a woman’s life.
A local pilot has completed 145 takeoffs and landings in one day while raising money for an important cause.
A Chinchilla-based waste operator has been slapped with a hefty fine for illegally stockpiling more than 4000 skip bins worth of construction and demolition waste.
Prep students from the Western Downs have had their photo taken for the My First Year photo series. See the full gallery of smiling and silly faces here.
A group of little ones from across the Western Downs region have started school for the first time, and we have all the snaps. Here’s when you will be able to see our My First Year galleries.
The winner of the Western Downs’ best mullet competition received an impressive 42 votes from the community. Find out who they crowned here.
With a strong passion and interest with decades of experience in business and the area, meet the 13 candidates vying for a seat at council’s decision-making table for the next four years.
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