Created during the 1950s, the electorate of Callide has been a conservative stronghold for most of its existence but candidates from Labor, the Greens, Family First, One Nation and an independent will look to challenge incumbent LNP member Bryson Head at this year’s election.
In a split-second decision, Western Downs man Greg Larsen risked his life to save his pride and joy, his prized 1965 XP Falcon, but suffered serious burns in the process. Here’s why he has LifeFlight to thank for coming to his rescue.
From Greek and Italian to traditional Indigenous Australian food there will be something for everyone at this year’s One Long Table. Find out more.
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.
A group of little ones from across the Western Downs region have started school for the first time, and we have all the snaps. Here’s when you will be able to see our My First Year galleries.
The winner of the Western Downs’ best mullet competition received an impressive 42 votes from the community. Find out who they crowned here.
With a strong passion and interest with decades of experience in business and the area, meet the 13 candidates vying for a seat at council’s decision-making table for the next four years.
Dalby State High School students recently returned from a humanitarian project in Cambodia. See what they got up to here.
A location for the new Chinchilla Aquatic Centre has been endorsed by Western Downs Regional Council, as the project enters the concept design stage. See where the new site will be here.
The life of Nigel ‘Nige’ Dwyer was one well lived, and filled with music, decency, honesty, love, dogs, horses and motorbikes.
We’re looking to crown the cutest baby girl in South West Queensland, and with 100 finalists making the cut it’s time for you to cast your vote. HAVE YOUR SAY.
We’re looking to crown the cutest baby boy in South West Queensland, and with 100 finalists making the cut it’s time for you to cast your vote. HAVE YOUR SAY.
A popular Western Downs horse trainer has been revealed as the victim of an alleged assault that happened in the region last month, with friends and family mourning the death of the “kind-hearted” man.
A Western Downs mother, who has been told there is no treatment for her daughter’s heart wrenching condition, has shared the family’s journey and how they are raising money to stay afloat during this difficult time.
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