Celebrate Harmony Week
Harmony Week is being celebrated around the Maranoa region from 16–22 March, bringing a vibrant program of events that celebrate cultural diversity, inclusivity, and...
Nurses boost hospital ranks
Eighty-three new nurses have begun offering care in Toowoomba this month, as part of Darling Downs Health’s Early Career Pathway Program.
The intake – made...
The great AI content heist
In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...
Examining plant roots more closely
The inbox of my mobile phone texts, plus my email system, get a fair few photos of above-ground parts of various plants that are...
Crawfo’s tyres upgrading their workshop
Crawfo’s Tyres workshop is undergoing renovations and will soon have a new and improved workshop.
While in renovations, Crawfo's Tyres is operating from the...
Capture stories before they disappear
Over the decades I spent living in remote parts of Australia, including western Queensland, I came to know many older people whose lives had...
More than 80 new nurses for Toowoomba
Eighty-three new nurses will begin offering care in Toowoomba this month, as part of Darling Downs Health’s Early Career Pathway Program.
The intake – made...
Just a South West Farmer program ready to launch
A new initiative in the South West Queensland region aims to bring communities together to promote mental health and wellbeing, while strengthening connection and...
Motorists under the pump, panic buying ‘un-Australian’
Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Middle...
Miles show set to wow
The Miles District Show has taken the bold step of changing the dates of our show and expanding it into a two day show...
Farmers face fuel shortages
Farmers across the region are experiencing cost and supply pressures as fuel prices skyrocket as a result of the war in Iran.
Recent developments...
Music walkups’ grand return
After a break of two-and-a-half years, the region welcomed back its country music event.
The Wooroolin Country Music Campout was held from 26 to 28...

















