Summer scorcher: 40C+ days tipped for South West Qld
South West Queensland is forecast to be hit with a heatwave this week, with temperatures in some parts of the region expected to hit 40C. Find out when the region can expect a reprieve.
Community
Commemorative Anzac plaques to be installed at Myall Park
Western Downs Regional Council is offering residents the opportunity to honour their relatives who served in the military with a commemorative plaque. Find out how you can apply.
How Western Downs show societies are pushing for young volunteers
For generations agricultural shows have been the lifeblood of rural communities across western Queensland, but without new young volunteers the rich traditions of these events run the risk of extinction. Here’s how you can help.
Big Skies attendees recycle 20,000 cans for a good cause
A Western Downs disability support organisation has received a sizeable donation after thousands of cans were recycled from the Big Skies Festival.
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Dalby Diehards keep premiership hopes alive after comeback victory
The Dalby Diehards are looking to defend their Toowoomba Rugby League premiership title after advancing to this weekend’s semi-finals in a thrilling win. Find out more here.
Ready Together Day returns to Tara next month
Extreme weather events have battered the Western Downs in recent years, from bushfire to flooding, with a community event to be held next month to educate residents on home preparedness and risk assessment.
Dalby PCYC boxers celebrate success at Golden Gloves
Dalby PCYC’s athletes have shown their heart over four action-packed days at the weekend’s Golden Gloves championships. Find out more here.
Cattle industry beefs up Western Downs’ agriculture sector
The Western Downs has Queensland’s second largest agricultural economy thanks in large part to its beef production, with almost a quarter of the state’s beef produced locally. Find out more.
On a roll: Dalby Donut Man honoured with accolade
After almost four decades making doughnuts, Colin Watters, otherwise known as the Dalby Donut Man, has been honoured by the Dalby Chamber of Commerce. Find out more here.
Burnt out car found at scene of grass fire
Queensland Fire Department personnel are working to contain a fire that has taken hold in vegetation west of Oakey.
Disability support service forced to close nine months after opening
A lack of community support and staffing issues have forced a Tara NDIS support centre to close its doors, less than a year after opening. Find out more here.
‘Love looking after people’: Tara publicans bid farewell after 18 years
After almost two decades supplying cold beers and warm meals to the community of Tara, beloved locals Owen and Tracey Brauer have sold the Commercial Hotel.
Diehards legend named player of the match in home game swan song
After 17 years with the Dalby Diehards, stalwart Danny Wassell has reflected on his time at the club after his final game on Saturday.
Full steam ahead for Southern Hemisphere’s largest historic machinery event
It may still be a year away but that’s not dampening the excitement for Australia’s largest historic machinery event, set to be held in Jondaryan in 2025. Find out more.
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