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...
Heavy rainfall for Roma
Roma was soaked earlier this week with heavy rainfall across the region.
The Bungil Creek was full and flowing and many paddocks submerged.
Locals...
Honky Tonk Queens take over Injune
The Injune community turned out in full force for a spectacular night of music, nostalgia and local pride as Amber Joy Poulton and The...
Wet yarding this week
The recent wet weather may have resulted in a reduced yarding of just over 2,100 head consigned to go under the hammer at this...
’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...
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...
Recent road closures
The Maranoa region has experienced some heavy rainfall over the past few days. Due to this rainfall several roads have been affected and/or closed....
Next wave of oil, gas, coal and vanadium projects
The Queensland Government has released 18 new highly prospective petroleum and gas, coal, and mineral exploration areas.
A competitive tender process is now open...
Making a difference in healthcare
Associate Prof. Ruth Stewart
Where do you live: in Roma
What's your role:
I am Director Training Innovation and Culture with the South West...
Darling Downs Health launches dedicated midwife guide role
Each year, over 3000 babies are delivered in Darling Downs Hospitals, and now those new mothers can have access to more well-rounded and supported...
The Great Pumpkin-Off
The first official Great Library Pumpkin-Off has come to an end, wrapping up weeks of growing, good-natured rivalry and plenty of laughs across the...
Meeting Councillor Megan James
Meet inspiring Western Downs Councillor Megan James.
Where do you live? Dalby in the Western Downs.
What’s your role? "Councillor for the Western Downs Region,...
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...
