Sneak peek at Tara Hospital before official opening
Western Downs residents will get the opportunity to tour Tara’s brand new 12-bed hospital equipped at a special community day. Find out more here.
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Southwest under water after 48-hour deluge
Western Queensland’s hammering has continued overnight with flash flooding impacting rural communities. Here’s the latest forecast.
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.
GALLERY: All the arrivals for Dalby Christian College’s 2024 formal
The graduating class of Dalby Christian College for 2024 rocked up in style to their formal this year. FULL GALLERY.
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Bell’s new 22 tonne ’Big Blade’ divides the community
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.
Dalby Diehards keep premiership hopes alive after comeback victory
The Dalby Diehards are looking to defend their Toowoomba Rugby League premiership title after advancing to this weekend’s semi-finals in a thrilling win. Find out more here.
Ready Together Day returns to Tara next month
Extreme weather events have battered the Western Downs in recent years, from bushfire to flooding, with a community event to be held next month to educate residents on home preparedness and risk assessment.
Dalby PCYC boxers celebrate success at Golden Gloves
Dalby PCYC’s athletes have shown their heart over four action-packed days at the weekend’s Golden Gloves championships. Find out more here.
Cattle industry beefs up Western Downs’ agriculture sector
The Western Downs has Queensland’s second largest agricultural economy thanks in large part to its beef production, with almost a quarter of the state’s beef produced locally. Find out more.
On a roll: Dalby Donut Man honoured with accolade
After almost four decades making doughnuts, Colin Watters, otherwise known as the Dalby Donut Man, has been honoured by the Dalby Chamber of Commerce. Find out more here.
Burnt out car found at scene of grass fire
Queensland Fire Department personnel are working to contain a fire that has taken hold in vegetation west of Oakey.
Disability support service forced to close nine months after opening
A lack of community support and staffing issues have forced a Tara NDIS support centre to close its doors, less than a year after opening. Find out more here.
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