Darrel & Lucas Irvine - Australian Taekwondo National Championships Darrel and Lucas Irvine were selected to represent Queensland at the Australian Taekwondo National Championships held in Bendigo, Victoria.
Moonie State School - Moonie Community Garden Early December 2022 saw the official opening of the new Moonie Community Garden, to help the community to provide education opportunities, create environmental awareness, and promote health and wellbeing.
Topology - Kogan Stories Kogan State School celebrated its 125th anniversary with part of the celebrations involving students participating in creative workshops to write and perform songs for a public performance at the Kogan Memorial Hall.
Queensland Blue Light Association Inc - MERV Trailer Upgrades By utilising funding, Blue Light was able to organise upgrades and additions to their Mobile Entertainment Recreation Vehicle (MERV).
CCCI - Chinchilla Community Sign On Day Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc. (CCCI) hosted the Chinchilla Community Sign On Day. The event supported 24 local organisations with a platform to showcase what they have to offer to potential new members or volunteers.
Wandoan Polocrosse Club - Polocrosse Carnival 70 Year Celebration During the first week of June 2022, the Wandoan Polocrosse Club held the 70 Year Celebration for the Wandoan Polocrosse Carnival.
Macauley Nolan - QLD Secondary Schools Touch 16-18 Year Boys Team In September of 2022 one of our region's young athletes, Macauley Nolan, competed in the Queensland Secondary Schools Touch 16-18 Years Boys Team representing Queensland.
Wandoan Arts Council Inc. - Creative Arts Escape 2023 Wandoan Arts Council Inc. hosted their 2023 Wandoan Arts Council Creative Arts Escape at the Wandoan Cultural Community Centre, featuring unique and interactive arts workshop.
Dalby & District Show Society - Dalby World Record Attempt April 2023 saw Dalby bustling with excitement in the lead up to the Dalby & District Show Society's World Record Attempt.
Breanna Collins - 2022 Shotgun World Championships In late September 2022, one of our region's young athletes, Breanna Collins, travelled to compete in the 2022 World Shotgun Championships.
Chinchilla Family Support Centre - Reducing Landfill Chinchilla Family Support Centre's 'Reducing Landfill' project aims to provide accessible options to increase recycling, improve community knowledge and awareness, and to reduce local landfill.
Flinton Race Club - Flinton Easter Saturday Races 2023 After several years of battling Covid 19 and flooding events, the Flinton Race Club was finally able to hold their well-loved annual Flinton Easter Saturday Races.
Southern Queensland Cutting Horse Association - Ramp Upgrade Mid 2023 saw the Southern Queensland Cutting Horse Association complete their project to improve the safety and efficiency of their organisation and events.
Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia - CMCA 36th National Rally The Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) chose Dalby as their host region for the 36th CMCA National Rally, with 1,350 eager participants travelling from all across the nation to attend.
Columboola EEC - Connecting with our Environment Columboola Environmental Education Centre commences its 'Connecting with our Environment' initiative.
Chinchilla Archers Inc. - TAA National Muster Competitors ranging from Far North QLD down to the NSW/Victorian border travelled to the Western Downs to compete in the Traditional Archery Australia Inc. Sixth Annual National Titles.
Jacob Taylor - 2023 Youth Bull Riders World Finals In August of 2023, athlete Jacob Taylor competed in at the 2023 Youth Bull Riders World Finals.
Rotary Club of Chinchilla - Chinchilla Creative Arts In April of 2024, the Rotary Club of Chinchilla hosted their Chinchilla Creative Arts weekend.
Warra Progress and Heritage Society - Railway Trolleys Repair Project The iconic Fairmont railway trolleys situated in Richard Best Memorial Park at Warra were in need of repair, due to exposure to weather and wear and tear.
Dalby Model Aero Club - ASAA IMAC Nationals Dalby Model Aero Club hosted the Australian Scale Aerobatic Association International Miniature Aerobatic Club Nationals in September this year.
Community Christmas Celebrations Every year, the Western Downs region comes alive with an array of Christmas celebrations hosted by our local community organisations.
Juandah Rodeo Association Inc - Wandoan Rodeo 2024 The Juandah Rodeo Association hosted their 2024 Wandoan Rodeo in early November, which served as a platform to empower the community by fostering connections, encouraging local participation, and celebrating shared values.
Moonie Sports Club - 60th Anniversary Celebration In March 2024, the Moonie community came together to celebrate the Sports Club's 60th Anniversary.