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Pilton’s ‘Thank a Farmer’ Market
On Saturday, Pilton’s Soldiers Memorial Hall was host to a ‘Thank a Farmer’ market, giving locals a chance to get out and show support for those who grow the food we eat.
20 October, 2026
General News
McGovern Family reunion at East Greenmount on Sunday
It is 150 years since Bernard (Barney) McGovern arrived on the Darling Downs at the age of 21 and this weekend that...
7 October, 2026
Local News
Cressbrook Dam project finally underway
The first sod has been turned at Cressbrook Dam, signalling construction...
Local News
Fires across the region
Queensland Fire Department (QFD) fire crews battled blazes across the...
Local News
Darling Downs Health accepts that more work is needed for under fire maternity unit
After multiple reviews, scandals and inquiries, another independent...
Community & Business
McGoverns return to the Wheatsheaf for 150 year reunion
Filling up the dining room of what was once the ‘McGovern Commercial Hotel,’ the McGovern clan spent Sunday...
13 October, 2026
Local News
All Holden Day raises money for local charities
Two Sundays ago, the 40th Annual Swap Meet and All Holden Day was held...
Local News
Track works on the South-West line through Greenmount last week
The train line through Greenmount was crawling with equipment and...
Local News
Greenmount’s littlest fundraiser!
Molly Dunn, aged 4, was inspired by her own Mum, Sammy Dunn cutting off...
Agricultural
Barron Family scores very well at Ekka
The well-known Cambooya dairying family the Barrons have returned from this year’s Brisbane Ekka with a huge number...
25 August, 2026
Local News
Local’s award at Herefords Annual Youth Show
William York, from Felton, was recognised as a Herefords Queensland’s...
Local News
I don’t think that’s a dog
Nobby local, Tony Fenner, was setting a few dog cages on a property in...
Local News
Hermitage Schools Science Competition
Entries are open for the Department of Primary Industries’ 30th annual...
Sport
Hodgson Vale Event Rider comes second at Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2026
Hodgson Vale’s Charlotte Williamson came second overall at the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, back in July, in what is...
5 October, 2026
Local News
Hodgson Vale boxers in Germany
Junior Richards and Carter George, coached by Carter’s Dad, Chris,...
Local News
Tight tussle for first place over past two weeks of PBR
Athol’s Zane Hall took the top place after back to back wins at Coffs...
Local News
Athol’s Hall on fire with another PBR win
Athol’s champion bull rider, Zane Hall, claimed gold over the weekend in...
