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Plan your 2023 Words Out West Fest experience

From the region that brought you your favourite festivals showing off watermelons, camel racing, lantern parades and more, comes the next big event (now in its fourth year!) – Words Out West.   Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest …

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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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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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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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