Bell Race Day to kick off the new year
The 101st annual Bell Races will take place on Saturday, kicking off a big year of racing across the Western Downs. Find out what’s in store here.
Community
End in sight for flooding across the Western Downs
After a week of heavy rainfall and floods across the Western Downs the end is in sight, with council reporting water subsidence across the region.
Man avoids serious injury after truck struck by road train
A man has been lucky to avoid serious injury after his truck was sideswiped by a road train, causing it to flip. Find out more.
Police frustrated as motorists drive through flood waters
Western Downs police have issued 13 infringement notices in one day for drivers who ignored signs and drove through flood water. Find out more.
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Nursing and allied health training centre opened in Chinchilla
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.
Dalby’s Centrelink building sells for eye-watering sum
Real estate agents say Dalby’s Centrelink property sale highlights the growing demand for secure government-tenanted investments in regional areas.
‘Welcomed us warmly’: New servo opens in Western Downs
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.
Man injured in single-vehicle crash on Western Downs highway
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.
Revealed: Snake catcher’s advice on staying safe before weather warms up
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.
Community members to submit injunction to stop Thomas Jack Park development
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.
Dalby boxer best in the country for second year running
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.
Woman rushed to hospital after dog bite
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.
Tributes flow for beloved Chinchilla local
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.
Fresh lick of paint has Tara Rugby Club looking like new
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.
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