Cattle carbon emission lower than previous estimates
With the release of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report 2023, the Australian Government has revised the feedlot industry’s contribution to carbon emissions.
The Department...
Opening of the Tipton Bridge
The Tipton Bridge was officially opened on 29 August 1932, connecting the Dalby and Cecil Plains districts.
The Western Downs Regional Library notes the...
Long time volunteer recognised
Rob Craig has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his service to the communities of...
Agricultural outlook for June
Lamb producers look set to enjoy continuing high prices for heavy lambs, while grain markets face global supply pressures and potentially market-defining rainfall, according...
Pilots to take flight at national aeromodelling festival
Four passionate model aircraft pilots from the Southern Downs are gearing up to take part in one of Australia’s biggest aeromodelling events, the Festival...
More freight using fractured highways as frustrations surface
Lead trucking figures have voiced frustration at stretches of damaged highway in southern Queensland amid growing volumes of freight and claims regulations have stifled...
QPS Donates
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has launched its annual Emergency Services Blood Drive, calling on police, ambulance, fire personnel and emergency services members to take...
State budget to deliver windfalls for regional sports
Grassroots sporting facilities across regional Queensland will be given substantial investments under a state-funded program aimed at boosting sports participation ahead of the 2032...
Inaction and poor coverage drive south west telco complaints
Inaction from telco providers, service charges and poor mobile and internet coverage were among the top complaints lodged with Australia’s telecommunications ombudsman by south...
Wambo’s first turbines power up
Renewable energy from the Wambo Wind Farm project is now flowing into Queensland’s electricity grid for the first time, marking a major construction milestone...
‘Yarn Up’ and help shape First Nations health
Health authorities have sought community input to help shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services across the Darling Downs.
Darling Downs...
Crazy socks for rural docs
In support of the mental health of rural and remote doctors, doctors are sporting crazy socks.
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine...
Rivalry set to reignite
With the TRL season just around the corner, attention turns to the Goondiwindi Boars and Dalby Diehards, who will reignite their rivalry in a...
