How you can help record-breaking pilot get more students flying
A Western Downs man wants to expand his flight scholarship program across the region, in a bid to launch the careers of budding pilots. Here’s how you can help.
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Police investigate suspicious vehicle fire at Warra
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on the Western Downs with investigations underway.
‘Waiting in the winds’: Wandoan renewable energy project to go ahead
A proposed wind farm near Wandoan has received state government approval with the company now seeking to build a solar farm at the same location.
‘Happy, bright’ Leia’s final act was to save other children
Friends and family of a four-year-old who died in a tragic accident have revealed how the happy and bright little girl saved multiple lives.
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Pair’s rape trial abandoned after allegations of collusion
The trial of two young Western Downs men charged with rape has fallen apart after witnesses were allegedly overhead speaking about the case outside of the courthouse.
‘Nothing short of a miracle’: How 5yo girl defied the odds after horror horse fall
After a tragic horse riding accident, Emilee Scholefield’s family were told their five year old daughter would likely never walk or talk again but after years of intensive therapy she has defied the odds.
Chinchilla Rodeo leading resurgence in sport across state
Chinchilla Rodeo organisers are gearing up for what is expected to be their biggest event ever, with 467 riders nominated and 3500 guests expected to be in attendance.
Drink driver on Macca’s run bumps into cops in drive-through
The allure of the golden arches were too much for one drink driver, who was caught red handed by dining police as he drunkenly pulled into the drive-through.
Sisters punch, stomp victim at Dalby pub
A young Dalby woman and her sister have pleaded guilty to public nuisance after a wild daytime fight at a Western Downs venue.
‘Heart of the Western Downs’: Miles nominated for Top Small Town
A small Western Downs town four hours from Brisbane has been nominated in the 2025 Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s Top Tourism Town Awards.
‘Physical distance you just can’t change: Support for rural mums this Mother’s Day
Days after finding out she was pregnant with twins, Felicity Burton and her 20-month-old son were injured in a motorcycle crash, which inspired her to found an organisation that supports rural parents and families who need to travel for medical support.
Woman bashes mother over messy apartment
A Sunshine Coast woman has kicked and punched her own mother after she heard her insulting her on the phone.
Revealed: How you can land a job on new Wandoan solar facility
Construction on a new solar facility in Wandoan is under way, and is expected to be able to power 120,000 homes by 2027. Here’s how you could score one of 400 jobs the facility will provide during construction.
‘Don’t need to be welcomed to my own country’: How people are missing the mark on Welcome to Countries
Darling Downs Indigenous leader Uncle Wayne Fossey, whose father and uncles fought in World War II, has condemned the booing during Anzac Day’s Welcome to Country and explained the importance of the ceremony.
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