Western Downs roads closed after heavy rainfall
The Western Downs has received heavy rainfall overnight with many of the region’s roads still closed. DETAILS.
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Dalby charity spreads Christmas cheer
Up to 100 Western Downs children have received gifts this Christmas thanks to Dalby’s Helping Hands Outreach Project. Find out more.
The Western Downs’ best of 2024
From the Western Downs’ cutest baby to best pub meal these are the ‘Best Ofs’ for 2024. Find out more
Your guide to what’s open this festive season
With the festive season upon us, here is your guide to what stores are open across the region. Find out more
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Fire cameras the latest tech in battle against bushfires
A series of cameras have been used to battle a blaze in the Barakula State Forest, with QPWS rangers saying they will be crucial for the upcoming bushfire season. 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.
‘Local solutions for local problems’: How the Western Downs tackled youth crime
A multi-pronged approach to reducing youth crime in the Western Downs has paid dividends, with police reporting a ‘significant’ drop in juvenile offending. Here’s how they did it.
Kaimkillenbun’s population to swell for third Moo and Brew Festival
More than 800 guests are set to descend upon Kaimkillenbun on for the third annual Moo and Brew Festival, a celebration of all things beef and beer. Find out more.
LNP urged to keep their promises to protect Murray Darling Basin
Lock the Gate Alliance say they will continue to fight against Arrow Energy’s Surat Gas Project expansion to protect the region’s groundwater.
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.
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