Community NewsKeen art lovers and creatives in the Western Downs will have the chance to show off their skills in an upcoming Tara art exhibition which has returned following a three-year break. All the details.
Community NewsDalby’s foodie festival that combines the region’s best produce with entertainment and culture will return this weekend, along with many other events for the whole family. See the full list here.
Community NewsA Dalby man who was one of five people to receive a major engineering scholarship has shared how sibling rivalry drove him to success. See his story.
ToowoombaResidents of Ducklo, near Dalby, have been issued with an emergency alert and asked to prepare to leave their properties as multiple crews work to contain a ‘fast growing’ grass fire.
DalbyFormer and current players united on the weekend to celebrate not only three decades of the Dalby Diehards but the rich history which led the organisation to where it is today.
Community NewsAlmost five years to the date since an iconic Western Downs pub was ‘engulfed in flames’, the lot it sat on will officially reopen as a public space for residents to enjoy, while commemorating a beloved member of the region. See all the details of the opening.
DalbyAfter a nail-biting finish that had two personal trainers split by just a handful of votes, the public has crowned the best personal trainer in Dalby.
DalbyFrom the moment Anna Willcocks received a call from her best friend, she could sense the devastation in her voice. Friend Chloe Smith was also shattered when she got her tragic news. Now three friends are united in action. SPECIAL REPORT
Community NewsDalby residents have had their say and nominated a group of incredible personal trainers who have helped their communities achieve amazing fitness goals. Have your say and help crown the region’s best PT for 2023.
DalbyDespite still being in school, one Dalby junior is already smashing goals after taking home the gold medal at a national boxing championship with the youngster revealing it’s just the beginning of his journey in the ring.
BusinessThe duo who own Dominos stores in Roma, Chinchilla and Dalby have donated a massive $20,000 to improve Indigenous health outcomes in southwest Queensland.
Community NewsThe competition was truly fierce this year with dozens of beautiful bubs nominated for Dalby’s cutest baby 2023. See the winner along with the other adorable faces that round out the top 10 here.
Community NewsThe shattered mother of one of six children in Australia to battle a rare condition says he was the bravest person she will ever know, after he died in her arms at the age of two.
DalbyAfter years of monstrous flooding prevented work from progressing, the Bunya Mountains Mountain Bike Trails is officially complete, providing residents and tourists an outdoor adventure experience in the Western Downs.
DalbyThe redevelopment of a Western Downs CBD streetscape has been recognised with a state award, with the project said to “celebrate the story of Miles”.
Community NewsDevastated family and friends have paid tribute to beloved Dalby barber, business owner and former deputy mayor John Hart following his shock passing. See the touching words here.
Community NewsParents and guardians from across Dalby have nominated dozens of beautiful bubs to be in the running for the region’s cutest baby for 2023. See all the nominations and cast your vote here.
DalbyA fleet of new Western Downs waste and recycling trucks have been unveiled, featuring new graphics to promote recycling, just months after it was revealed that Queenslanders have increased waste production at more than 500kg of rubbish per person each year.
QLD NewsQueensland parents are bracing for childcare cost increases of up to 10 per cent, with centres in at least 13 suburbs charging more than the hourly subsidy rate cap.
DalbyThe cause of a devastating light plane crash that claimed the life of a well-known pilot late last year has been revealed, after authorities released an official statement.
Community NewsIt’s a quick-footed art not for the faint-hearted but North Qld father of two Harley Schofield says putting his body in the way of 800kg beasts makes him ‘feel on top of the world’.
Community NewsMusic lovers will rejoice after organisers released a massive artist line up in the lead up to one of the biggest events in the Western Downs which is set to feature a wide range of Aussie music legends.
DalbyFrom a rates rise to land revaluations and a multimillion-dollar capital works program to improve roads, these are the highlights from the latest Western Downs Regional Council budget.
Community NewsA full list of mental health services and helplines in the southwest region.
DalbyThe captain of Dalby’s under-17s rugby league side revealed the heartbreaking reason behind the club’s choice of charity this year as they raise thousands of dollars for suicide prevention. All the photos from the day.