Jandowae medical centre passes accreditation with perfect score
Wambo Medical Centre practice manager Nicky Jardine says she hopes the centre’s new accreditation will encourage more GPs into the region. Find out more.
Wambo Medical Centre practice manager Nicky Jardine says she hopes the centre’s new accreditation will encourage more GPs into the region. Find out more.
A Tara business is hoping a simple blue tree could act as a catalyst to start discussions on mental health within the region. Find out more here.
Residential dwellings, health care services, energy storage and microbreweries are all part of major amendments proposed for Western Downs Regional Council’s planning scheme. Find out more here.
A woman in her 20s has been taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak at a Dalby property. Find out more here.
From galloping camels to crawling yabbies there was something for everyone at this year’s Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races. Find out more here.
The mother of a Chinchilla man who was tragically killed in a horror two-vehicle crash has thanked the community for their ongoing support three months after the crash that claimed the life of her son. FULL STORY.
The Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races kicks off today and has continued to grow exceptionally, with organisers predicting another record breaking year. Find out more here.
A Western Downs charity has been left frustrated after thieves broke into their charity bins and stole donated goods. Find out more here.
Following their success at the Australian titles last month, Dalby PCYC Boxing Club continue their hot streak going undefeated at the South East Queensland titles. Find out more here.
Across the Western Downs there are countless teachers who work hard every day to make a difference in the lives of their students. Now is your chance to cast your vote and have your say on who is the Western Downs’ favourite for 2024.
Western Downs farmers are pushing back on plans to expand a massive gas project onto agricultural land, opening up an outreach centre in Dalby, metres away from the office of the company behind the project.
The brand new Southern Queensland Rural Health Education and Training Centre is expected to boost the health force in the Western Downs. Find out more here.
Real estate agents say Dalby’s Centrelink property sale highlights the growing demand for secure government-tenanted investments in regional areas.
Residents and visitors to a small Western Downs town will no longer have to travel to Dalby for cheap petrol after a new servo officially opened its doors. Find out more here.
A man who suffered head injuries in a single-vehicle crash may have fallen asleep behind the wheel when his car swerved off the road. Find out more.
A Western Downs snake catcher has reflected on his previous snake season, which kicked off in a surprising manner. Find out more and his top tips for staying safe here.
Members of the We Love TJ Park and Save Thomas Jack Park committees were out in force at the weekend, protesting Western Downs Regional Council’s plan to build a cultural centre in the park.
Judd Alderton and Joshua ‘JJ’ Hassan have continued their hot streak taking home gold and silver in their weight classes at the Australian Schools Boxing Championships in Perth. Find out more.
A woman has been taken to hospital after she was bitten on the leg by a dog on the street near the Chinchilla CBD. Find out more.
The Western Downs community is mourning the loss of Chinchilla and District Citizen of the Year Recipient Yvonne Wolski, who spent decades giving back to others. Read more here.
More than 30 years after selecting the panther logo for the Tara and District Rugby League Football Club, artist Graeme ‘Graz’ McCullough has returned to paint it on their clubhouse.
A Dalby prostate cancer survivor is encouraging men to get regular check-ups, after a simple blood test saved his life. Find out more about Tony McIlveen’s journey.
A Western Downs charity says it has been targeted by thieves at least five times in the past year, with two bags of children’s clothes being stolen at the weekend. Find out more.
As property investors celebrate low vacancy rates in the Western Downs, people are being forced to sleep in cars, tents and shelters in the dead of winter. This is the reality of our region’s rental crisis.
Renters in a regional town three hours west of Brisbane are being left out in the cold with only three available homes in a town of 13,000. Find out more here.
Investigations are underway after a driver collided with a fence pole north of Dalby. DETAILS
A survey seeking feedback for the proposed Dalby Cultural Centre Development has been launched by Western Downs Regional Council, alongside two advisory panels.
The new store moving into the K hub location can be revealed as Chinchilla Central hits back at claims Kmart was not offered a new lease at the shopping centre.
To keep up to date with all the latest news from around the Western Downs, you can add the Dalby Herald directly to your phone’s home screen. Here’s how.
More than 10,000 people are expected to descend on Tara in August for the annual camel-racing festival. Despite being months away organisers have been hard at work ensuring this year’s event is bigger and better than ever.
Going through 300kg of local food and 100L of wine, the historic Jimbour House opened its doors on Mother’s Day as almost 2000 local, interstate and international visitors enjoyed an unforgettable operatic experience. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Fire crews have worked quickly to extinguish a blaze in the backyard of a Dalby home. DETAILS.
A drover who mounted a public road for 15m to avoid a wet patch on a private property has faced court over a rifle that police found after they pulled over his vehicle.
Four months of repairs on the Bunya Mountains Mountain bike trails have been finished by Western Downs Regional Council. Find out more about the upgrades here.
The Western Downs town of Wandoan has been nominated as a Top Tiny Town finalist in this year’s Top Tourism Town Awards.
Kmart has revealed why one of the company’s smaller format stores will shut its doors in regional Queensland, only three years after it opened.
A Dalby photographer has been selected as a finalist in a state photography competition for her piece depicting two cowboys deep in conversation at the Dalby Show.
Members of the We Love Thomas Jack Park Facebook group will host a meeting tomorrow for community members to get together and discuss their thoughts on the proposed cultural centre.
New numbers have revealed just how much the Opera at Jimbour injects into the Western Downs economy, as organisers gear up for its 21st year this weekend.
The owner of a Dalby pet store said they were ‘fed up’ after 10 kittens were left abandoned at their door, making an emotional plea to the community for support.
The reigning TRL premiers are looking to secure their next generation of talent through their second Devils to Diehards Week with senior players mentoring the younger athletes to safeguard the future of the club.
Following the tragic sudden death of Wanda-Jade DeGuara, a Western Downs man will tackle the trek from Wandoan to Chinchilla to fundraise for mental health services.
Two Dalby Boxers have returned home with a haul of medals from last weekend’s State Titles and North Queensland Games.
Up to 500 spectators and 27 horses will grace the fields for the return of the Jandowae Cup this weekend.
Up to 16 people are required for a new advisory board which will help determine the direction of the contentious Dalby Cultural Centre, after public outcry over the development to be located at Thomas Jack Park forced council to push back their plans.
In a small room up a flight of stairs, Dalby PCYC Boxing Club welcomes people from all walks of life to punch away their troubles and learn important life skills. Here’s how the club is turning lives around.
The Shape Your Energy Future program has brought together more than a dozen local government, farming and energy stakeholders to focus on the future of renewable energy.
Chinchilla’s Lapunyah Art Gallery will host a NAIDOC-themed exhibition from July to August with pieces conveying the NAIDOC week theme of ‘keep the fire burning’.
A number of dawn services, commemorative marches and morning teas will take place across the Western Downs region this Anzac Day. See the full list of events here.
After three strong wins at the Sunshine Coast Regional Championships, Dalby’s boxers are now preparing for state titles.
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