Heavy rainfall continues
Heavy rainfall continues, as major flooding happens throughout the region.
This is a flood WATCH AND ACT message from Western Down Regional Council. Flooding...
Focus on fabulous ferns
Who else can feel a bit of autumn in the air?
Following on from last week, we’re focussing again on bringing the green outside...
Railway stations across the region
Railway stations were key to the growth of towns across the region.
The Dalby Railway Station opened on 16 April 1868.
In December 1867, plans...
New mobile prostate cancer testing program launches
Heart of Australia and It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation are partnering to deliver a new mobile prostate cancer testing program launches in Miles this...
Strong crops, weak prices, and global sugar glut
The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, which is overshadowed by a persistent global...
New police officers join the Darling Downs ranks
More than 100 new constables were sworn into the Queensland Police Service on 26 February.
The graduating cohort brings the total number of...
Six lives lost in five days prompts an urgent road safety plea
The Queensland Police Service is urging motorists to take greater care on roads following a tragic week, with six lives lost in five days.
These...
Report finds hope and urgency for rare farm animals
Australia’s rare farm animals are showing signs of recovery but remain at risk, according to the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia’s 2025 livestock census.
The...
More sizzling great times for Yuleba
Yuleba’s Garth Cox Park will continue to provide more great times with recent upgrades to its barbecue facilities.
As part of the Yuleba Community...
Goondiwindi Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day
The Goondiwindi Girl Guides marked a very special milestone on 22 February, celebrating 100 years of World Thinking Day with a fun-filled day of...
Sopranos on song
The 7Sopranos are bringing the magnificent sounds of opera arias to Goondiwindi this month - and giving local students the opportunity to hone their...
Police start new surge operation
Queensland Police began a six-month crime blitz across the state last week, with local officers and specialist support units converging on the region to...
Heavy rainfall continues
Heavy rainfall continues, as major flooding happens throughout the region.
This is a flood WATCH AND ACT message from Western Down Regional Council. Flooding...
