Record crowds expected for Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races
The Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races kicks off today and has continued to grow exceptionally, with organisers predicting another record breaking year. Find out more here.
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Revealed: Snake catcher’s advice on staying safe before weather warms up
A Western Downs snake catcher has reflected on his previous snake season, which kicked off in a surprising manner. Find out more and his top tips for staying safe here.
Tributes flow for beloved Chinchilla local
The Western Downs community is mourning the loss of Chinchilla and District Citizen of the Year Recipient Yvonne Wolski, who spent decades giving back to others. Read more here.
Revealed: Southwest Qld’s worst behaved state school students
After analysing dozens of southwest Queensland state schools and their annual student behaviour data, we can reveal who has the worst behaved. SEARCH THE FULL LIST.
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‘Inspiring, and life-changing’: Dalby students make a difference in Cambodia
Dalby State High School students recently returned from a humanitarian project in Cambodia. See what they got up to here.
Revealed: Site for new Chinchilla pool endorsed by council
A location for the new Chinchilla Aquatic Centre has been endorsed by Western Downs Regional Council, as the project enters the concept design stage. See where the new site will be here.
‘Larger than life’: Beloved real estate agent, musician mourned
The life of Nigel ‘Nige’ Dwyer was one well lived, and filled with music, decency, honesty, love, dogs, horses and motorbikes.
VOTE NOW: Have your say on who is South West Qld’s cutest baby girl of 2023
We’re looking to crown the cutest baby girl in South West Queensland, and with 100 finalists making the cut it’s time for you to cast your vote. HAVE YOUR SAY.
POLL OPEN: Vote now to crown South West Qld’s cutest baby boy of 2023
We’re looking to crown the cutest baby boy in South West Queensland, and with 100 finalists making the cut it’s time for you to cast your vote. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Beloved horse trainer identified as alleged fatal assault victim
A popular Western Downs horse trainer has been revealed as the victim of an alleged assault that happened in the region last month, with friends and family mourning the death of the “kind-hearted” man.
‘Precious time’: Fundraiser launched after heartbreaking diagnosis
A Western Downs mother, who has been told there is no treatment for her daughter’s heart wrenching condition, has shared the family’s journey and how they are raising money to stay afloat during this difficult time.
Chinchilla pool set for a rebuild, survey for public input launched
Western Downs residents have been invited to share their ideas regarding the rebuild of Chinchilla pool with reports it has reached the end of its usable lifespan. Full details.
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