Drive in movies making a return to the Western Downs
Movie lovers will be able to enjoy a screening of the animated feature Teenage Kraken when the popular outdoor movies return to the Western Downs. Find out when and where here.
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Revealed: Chinchilla’s cutest dog of 2024 named
From working dogs to lapdogs and everything in between we’ve tallied your votes for Chinchilla’s cutest dog of 2024 and now we can reveal the winner. DETAILS HERE.
Woman trampled by horse in Western Downs polocrosse match
A 20-year-old woman suffered suspected spinal injuries when she was trampled after falling from a horse during a polocrosse match.
New Chinchilla Aquatic Centre development underway
Members of the Chinchilla Aquatic Precinct Reference Group have been working with Western Downs Regional Council to provide input on the design brief of the new aquatic centre.
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Condamine to host suicide prevention meeting
Residents in the Western Downs have been invited to attend a suicide prevention lunch in Condamine next week that aims to introduce a network of wellbeing strategies to the region.
Fallen constables remembered with new memorial
Two police officers slain in a horror incident that shocked the nation have been commemorated in a newly unveiled memorial at Miles Police Station. Here’s why the community banded together to build the display.
Back for the title: Tara woman competes in Darling Downs’ Miss Showgirl
After raising more than $4000 for the Miss Showgirl competition in Tara, Kennedy Stenzel is on her way to the Toowoomba Royal Show and will take part in the Darling Downs contest that will see her represent her beloved region.
Voting now open for Chinchilla’s cutest dog 2023
Chinchilla pet owners have put forward their precious pups with over 40 nominations to crown the region’s cutest dog for 2023. Have your say and vote here.
‘Loveable young fella’: Close friends pay tribute to fatal stabbing victim
The victim of a fatal stabbing that has shocked the country has been remembered by family and friends from Chinchilla as having a ’beautiful nature’ and being a son and brother who adored his family.
Western Downs’ roads to receive $156m damage restoration package
Roads throughout the Western Downs will receive the largest restoration works package in the state, following major flood damage from the past two years. See which roads will receive reconstructions here.
Have your say on future major facilities in the Western Downs
Western Downs’ residents will have the chance to provide feedback to council on facilities like pools and showgrounds at roundtables being held across the region this month. See when yours is being held.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla’s Preps celebrated
The Chinchilla News’ My First Year Prep feature showcases all the cute students across the region in their first year of school. SEE THE PHOTOS HERE.
Ratios ranked: Most overcrowded southwest schools exposed
New data has revealed the most overcrowded school’s in South West Queensland, including how state school’s outrank Catholic school’s nationally. See where each school ranked on the list.
Revealed: 50 of Western Downs’ most inspirational women
From grandmothers, mums, daughters, sisters and friends, we all know an amazing super woman. Take a look at some of the Western Downs’ most inspirational girls and women in celebration of International Women’s Day 2023.
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