Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
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Meet four of the Western Downs’ most inspiring rural women
We put the call out for the Western Downs’ most inspiring rural women and received dozens of replies. Hear the story of four women contributing to their rural communities.
‘Brightest prospect’: Lord’s Taverners key rising stars
With the Sunshine Coast Lord’s Taverners side locked in for finals, head coach Wayne Anderson has uncovered his side’s key batting and bowling threats for their run home. See the full 24/25 squad breakdown.
Why independent candidate is back for ninth campaign
Living in a tin shed and running a word of mouth campaign on little more than a few hundred dollars, independent candidate Duncan Scott is contesting his ninth election, this time for the state seat of Callide. Here’s why he does it.
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Premier arrives in Dalby to see fire devastation ‘firsthand’
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed at a press conference in the Western Downs on Friday that more than 40 firefighters were coming interstate to help battle the southwest fires along with crews from overseas due to ongoing ‘fatigue’ from current fire and rescue teams.
‘Devastating’: A family’s fight against fires to protect grazing land
A family forced to spend all night protecting their grazing paddock in the Western Downs from horror fires is preparing to do it all again tonight after already losing more than 100 acres of grass for their cattle. Full story.
Listed: Trick or treat streets around southwest Queensland
As spooky season is quickly upon us, it’s time to whip out your creepiest costume come October 31. Find the full list of addresses around southwest Queensland where you can trick or treat this Halloween here.
Hundreds of evacuees sent to neighbouring town as ‘erratic’ fire spreads
Hundreds of people who were forced out of their homes to escape multiple out-of-control bushfires have made their way to a nearby town to seek refuge at larger evacuation centres, with it being announced the local school will be shut until further notice.
‘Running around in the dark’: Resident relives nightmare fire evacuation
A Wieambilla woman who already suffered earlier this year when fires destroyed her belongings has had to relive the nightmare after evacuating her home Monday night. Full details.
Man hospitalised after snake bite
A patient has been rushed to hospital after they were bitten by a snake in the Western Downs.
Regional Qld mother celebrates massive scratchy Lotto win
A southwest woman has her mother to thank for a massive windfall after she was gifted an Instant-Scratch It ticket purchased from a Darling Downs newsagency. See her story.
SURVEY: Streets you can trick or treat on in the southwest for Halloween 2023
We’re on the hunt to locate the southwest streets participating in Halloween trick or treating this year. Submit your street here.
Residents urged to prepare for more ‘wild weather’
People are being advised to prepare their homes and families for continuous intense weather after Dalby and Bell were struck with recent fires and storm season looms, with council announcing a new disaster warning system in place. See all the details.
LIST: Western Downs events and activities for school holidays
Residents can expect the remainder of school holidays to heat up with El Nino on our doorstep, and the Western Downs region has opened its doors to many events that will help families cool down for the rest of the holidays. Check out our comprehensive guide to all things fun for the family.
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