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...
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...
Nationally gong for maternity care
Darling Downs Health has been named a 2026 Every Week Counts Collaborative Champion for its outstanding work to improve maternity care for Aboriginal and...
