Tributes flow for beloved Chinchilla local
The Western Downs community is mourning the loss of Chinchilla and District Citizen of the Year Recipient Yvonne Wolski, who spent decades giving back to others. Read more here.
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Revealed: Southwest Qld’s worst behaved state school students
After analysing dozens of southwest Queensland state schools and their annual student behaviour data, we can reveal who has the worst behaved. SEARCH THE FULL LIST.
Thousands attend Chinchilla’s first Polocrosse Nationals
Thousands of polocrosse players and supporters have been enjoying Chinchilla’s Polocrosse Nationals this week, with the event injecting significant money into the town. Find out more about the event here.
Two exciting days of science coming to Chinchilla State School
World Science Festival Queensland returns to Chinchilla this weekend providing a platform to engage audiences of all ages across two action-packed days. Find out more here.
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95+ photos: Chinchilla Show 2023 gallery
From smiling families to winning entries, check out all the photos snapped at this year’s Chinchilla Show.
Police charge 16 people in operation targeting guns and drugs
A massive police operation targeting rural thefts, unlawful firearms and drugs has charged 16 people across the South Burnett and Western Downs with 178 offences.
‘Back together’: Tara hosts first school fete in 20 years
After a long wait, Tara Shire State College has brought back the highly-anticipated school fete in hopes to lift community spirits. Everything you need to know.
Western Downs roads receive million-dollar upgrades
A key road in Tara is just one across the Western Downs that has received an upgrade to reduce the impacts of flood damage and improve connectivity. See all the roadworks expected to be completed this year.
‘Commitment for life’: Chinchilla mum reveals cherished moments through motherhood
Chinchilla mum and former teacher Sue Cobb has shared some of her proudest and toughest moments through being a mother in the lead up to the anticipated day, as we celebrate all mothers in the region.
‘Beyond a joke’: Locals demand Roma Condamine Rd upgrade
Residents are calling for drastic measures amid concerns that road trains are being forced to travel along major routes ‘narrower than a bike track’, with conditions so dangerous that crashes are happening weekly.
GALLERY: Every photo taken from Opera at Jimbour 2023
Visitors from all over Queensland were drawn to the Western Downs this weekend to indulge in internationally renowned artists and come together to celebrate 20 years of Opera at Jimbour. See all the photos from the magical event.
LIST: What’s on in the Western Downs this weekend
From an epic footy showdown in Dalby to an annual fishing comp in Miles, the long weekend is full of action-packed activities to entertain the whole family in the Western Downs. See the full list of events here.
‘New opportunities’: International circus group comes to Tara
Western Downs’ residents will have the chance to take part in workshops and attend an internationally renowned performance from a theatrical circus group in a bid to unite the community and offer people new opportunities.
LIST: Anzac Day services across the Western Downs
From commemorative parades, Dawn Services and community breakfasts, the Western Downs will host a range of special events for Anzac Day to pay tribute to our soldiers past and present. See the full list of events here.
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