Massive crowds expected for biennial Melon Rodeo
Dozens of bull riders will put on a show this Friday at the biennial Melon Rodeo, an event which kicks off an exciting weekend of celebrations for Chinchilla.
Community
New $36m Western Downs aged care facility set to open
After five years and an investment of $36m a new aged care facility will soon open and is expected to have far reaching positive outcomes for the Western Downs community. Find out more here.
Full list: Western Downs Regional Council’s 2025 Australia Day Award recipients
Hard-working volunteers, community stalwarts and organisations that work tirelessly to better the Western Downs will be recognised at the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Find out who took home the awards here.
Tributes flow for stalwart Western Downs SES member
Western Downs SES has paid tribute to a long-serving member in the wake of his death this month, performing a guard of honour at his funeral. Find out more.
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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.
Coroner reveals ‘freak’ reason pilot was killed in regional Qld crash
The 32-year-old regional Queenslander was the first person to die from a similar crash in the same aircraft since 2008, sparking a major investigation.
LNP’s Bryson Head re-elected in landslide victory
The LNP’s Bryson Head has been re-elected for a second term with plans to tackle health care, youth crime, water security and roads. Find out more.
‘Heartbreaking’: Chinchilla charity forced to close op shop
A Chinchilla charity has been forced to downsize its services in the face of volunteer shortages. Find out more.
Lengthy wait Dalby parents face for childcare revealed
Two Dalby daycare providers say mandatory staffing ratios, cost of living pressures and population growth have left their wait list at their highest. Find out more.
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.
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.
STATE ELECTION: Where to vote in Callide electorate
Find out where, when and how to vote in the Callide electorate ahead of the October 26 Queensland election. FREE STORY.
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