Emergency Alert for Chinchilla
This is an EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Western Downs Local Disaster Management Group.
Major flooding is happening now in Charleys Creek.
Residents in low-lying areas...
’I’m buggered’: Leader quits Nats’ top job
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has stepped down as leader of the Nationals, but vowed to focus on the people of his...
Showcasing local talent
The Goondiwindi Art Space hosted an exhibition opening on Friday 6 March.
The exhibition, by the Art Cubby, was put together by local art...
Time to prepare for mosquitos
Following recent wet weather, Darling Downs Health is urging all community members to protect themselves against mosquito-borne viruses.
Mosquito numbers increase after wet and warm...
’I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job
Nationals leader David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would step down as leader of the Nationals, saying he’s had enough.
Mr Littleproud said he would...
20k donation to help Care Goondiwindi
Care Goondiwindi has been awarded $20,000 by Commonwealth Bank to help continue its important work supporting the Goondiwindi community.
Care Goondiwindi was one of just...
Emergency Alert for Chinchilla and Warra
This is a FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Western Downs Local Disaster Management Group.
Charley’s Creek in Chinchilla and Cooranga Creek in Warra are...
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 Data Reveals the Most Common Emergencies in Queensland
Across communities everywhere, the same types of incidents appear again and again: traffic accidents, heart attacks, serious falls, farming injuries and animal-related trauma.
While...
