Wallaroos greats inspire next generation of women players
Students from The Glennie School have had the opportunity to learn from Wallaroos legends, Selena Tranter and Shirley Russell following a clinic on Friday afternoon.
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Aquatic centre secure five-year partnership with leisure giant
A new five-year partnership with an international leisure giant has been signed to take over management over aquatic centres across the Western Downs. Here’s what it means for your next swim.
Crews respond to 1000 acre fire burning in the Western Downs
Western Downs fire crews have been working hard across to battle a large blaze in the Western Downs. DETAILS
Koalas found in forest earmarked for gas project expansion
An environmental group and a multinational gas company are in dispute over claims that an expansion of a 27-year gas project would impact endangered koala populations. DETAILS
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Millions in flood repairs nearly complete
Western Downs Regional Council say they have saved $50m in flood repair costs with 94 per cent of work completed by local residents.
New study hub opens on the Western Downs to help prevent brain drain
Only 10.8 per cent of people in the Western Downs region has a bachelor’s degree or higher, but a new study hub is expected to help boost education in the region.
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.
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.
‘Every little bit helps’: Loved ones of missing mum make urgent plea
Friends and family of a missing Queensland mum have called for anyone with information “no matter how big or small,” to come forward after she was last seen travelling on a southwest highway.
Chinchilla microbrewery opens just in time for Melon Fest
Guests at this weekend’s Chinchilla Melon Fest will be able to beat the heat with a cold beer after the grand opening of a long-awaited microbrewery.
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