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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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.
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New Chinchilla UniHub to combat regional brain drain
Tertiary students in Chinchilla will have the opportunity to study locally following the introduction of a new university hub. Details here.
‘Someone had to do something’: Courageous act earns Dalby man prestigious honour
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.
Chinchilla pilot raises almost $20K in record-breaking flight
A local pilot has completed 145 takeoffs and landings in one day while raising money for an important cause.
Regional waste operator cops huge fine for illegal stockpiling
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.
My First Year: Western Downs’ prep classes 2024
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.
My First Year 2024: When you can see Dalby Prep photos
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.
CHAMPION CROWNED: See who’s sporting the Western Downs’ best mullet in 2024
The winner of the Western Downs’ best mullet competition received an impressive 42 votes from the community. Find out who they crowned here.
Meet the 13 candidates running for Western Downs council
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.
‘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.
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