Western Downs farmers claim victory in fight against gas company
A group of farmers that for years have been protesting gas drilling in the region have earnt a major win against multinational giant Arrow Energy. DETAILS.
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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.
‘Such a beautiful scene’: How Qld storm chaser caught tornado on camera
While most people’s first reaction would be to flee from a tornado, Queensland storm chaser Justin Noonan runs towards them camera in hand. This is how he found himself in the right place at the right time to capture one that formed in South West Queensland.
Crews respond to two crashes in same Western Downs town
Crews have responded two separate crashes including a truck rollover and motorcycle crash in Bowenville. Find out more
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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.
Revealed: Look inside new $22.6m Tara Hospital
Tara residents will get their first look at their brand new 12-bed hospital equipped with emergency care, palliative care, adult mental health, clinical services and outreach services. Find out more here.
SES car found burnt out after brazen theft
Police are appealing for information after an SES vehicle was stolen and found burnt out earlier this week. Find out more.
Cause of widespread power outage revealed
Close to 1500 homes across the Western Downs lost power in the early hours of the morning. Find out why here.
Stalwart to be celebrated at Dalby Diehards’ last home game for 2024
There will be plenty to celebrate at the last home game of the season for the Dalby Diehards, with the club celebrating their 25th anniversary of the 200 club and the retirement of club legend Daniel Wassell. Find out more here.
Mayne Street Brewing just weeks away from opening its doors
Construction of a new Chinchilla brewery is getting to the pointy end, with the site expected to be a tourist hotspot when it opens later this year. Find out more here.
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