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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 anniversary will be celebrated by descendants of Bernard and
7 October, 2026
General News
Cressbrook Dam project finally underway
The first sod has been turned at Cressbrook Dam, signalling construction is underway on the critical dam safety...
23 September, 2026
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...
Local News
Greenmount State School to celebrate 125th this weekend
Greenmount State School is a hub of the town of Greenmount, this...
Community & Business
Darling Downs Bank delivers record growth
Darling Downs Bank has reported a strong financial result for the 2025/26 financial year, reflecting continued...
29 September, 2026
Local News
Passing of Joe MacGinley
A funeral service was held on Tuesday for well-known West Haldon...
Local News
McCarthys celebrate 120 years with reunion
The McCarthys began farming around Greenmount 120 years ago and while...
Local News
125 Years of Greenmount State School celebrated over the weekend
Current students, staff, parents, alumni, and members of the community...
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 boxers in Germany
Junior Richards and Carter George, coached by Carter’s Dad, Chris, recently toured Germany as part of the QLD-AUS...
28 September, 2026
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...
Local News
Athol’s Zane closing in on championship race
After a perfect score in Adelaide, and a solid performance in Caboolture...
