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Where to sink a coldie in the Western Downs

Imagine a cold beer and a meal at the end of a long day driving as well as chat with a local, this pub crawl is one not to be missed.  Don’t forget the designated driver. Forget fine dining and vineyard …

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Imagine a cold beer and a meal at the end of a long day driving as well as chat with a local, this pub crawl is one not to be missed.  Don’t forget the designated driver. Forget fine dining and vineyard …

Pet-friendly Western Downs: 10 places to stay with your best friend

Don’t leave your best friend at home bring them along to enjoy the great outdoors across the Western Downs, whether camping or staying at a motel there are places for you and your best friend to stay awhile. In the Western …

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Don’t leave your best friend at home bring them along to enjoy the great outdoors across the Western Downs, whether camping or staying at a motel there are places for you and your best friend to stay awhile. In the Western …

Go fish: Where to cast off in the Western Downs

With creeks, rivers and tributaries running through the countryside like veins through the human body, few regions can lay claim to inland fishing as good as the Western Downs. There’s good reason for it – some parts of the region receive …

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With creeks, rivers and tributaries running through the countryside like veins through the human body, few regions can lay claim to inland fishing as good as the Western Downs. There’s good reason for it – some parts of the region receive …

A local’s guide to Tara

Only three and a half hours from the city lights of Brisbane, you’ll find yourself in camel country, aka Tara.  Home to  Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races, this town of about 2,000 people sure knows how to draw a …

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Only three and a half hours from the city lights of Brisbane, you’ll find yourself in camel country, aka Tara.  Home to  Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races, this town of about 2,000 people sure knows how to draw a …

Shake up your Monday morning water-cooler chat with these Western Downs weekend ideas

Go on a weekend adventure or stay awhile to discover the Western Downs and see what is on offer – from museums to festivals to country race meets there is something for everyone. Shelve your weekly chores and take back the …

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Go on a weekend adventure or stay awhile to discover the Western Downs and see what is on offer – from museums to festivals to country race meets there is something for everyone. Shelve your weekly chores and take back the …

48 hours to sink your teeth into the Chinchilla MelonFest

What does summer look like to you?  If your answer included munching on sweet, thirst-quenching watermelons, then your summer is about to get a whole lot juicier.  Every second February, the biennial Chinchilla Melon Festival takes over the town to celebrate …

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What does summer look like to you?  If your answer included munching on sweet, thirst-quenching watermelons, then your summer is about to get a whole lot juicier.  Every second February, the biennial Chinchilla Melon Festival takes over the town to celebrate …

9 things to see along the Western Downs Military Trail

Like many Australian towns whose local men and women served during both World Wars as well as welcoming returning soldiers taking up land as part of the Government’s soldier settlement scheme, the Western Downs has a strong military connection. From signatures …

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Like many Australian towns whose local men and women served during both World Wars as well as welcoming returning soldiers taking up land as part of the Government’s soldier settlement scheme, the Western Downs has a strong military connection. From signatures …

10 things to see along the Western Downs Heritage and History Trail

With a strong pioneering history, the Western Downs has many historical tales to tell – but not all of them can be told through words or images. Get to know the heritage and history of our region by following this trail …

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With a strong pioneering history, the Western Downs has many historical tales to tell – but not all of them can be told through words or images. Get to know the heritage and history of our region by following this trail …