Taking home the 2024 crown for the Western Downs’ Favourite Hairdresser was Kira Smoothy from Chinchilla’s Sheer Perfection.

M ainstream pets are traditionally furry cats and dogs. But 2024 showed all animals, even the exotic, surprising ones can be ...

Vets report that Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year – and a festive vet visit is the gift everyone wants to ...

Your animal also needs a sand bath. Fill a bowl so it can roll back and forth in there nicely, preferably with chinchilla sand, which is made from grind clay, and is available in different texture ...

Christmas is here, the new year is just around the corner, and, with it, eyes inevitably turn to the new motorcycle models we ...

Pets are increasingly viewed as integral family members . This often means owners want to offer their pets the same experiences as our human friends ...

An asteroid approximately the size of two and a half chinchillas impacted the Earth above Siberia, Russia, on Tuesday, according to the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA. Incoming!☄️A small ...

When it comes to the different types of small-breed cats, there are more around than you might think. Small cat breeds tend ...

Animal lovers, it’s your lucky day! Here’s a compilation of cute little animals that is loaded with tiny paws, heart-melting ...

These are some of the Dear Santa letters that have been submitted to the News-Star from area schools. Some letters appeared ...

Christmas cookies are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. There’s just something about filling the kitchen with trays of gingerbread, sugar cookies, and anything with chocolate that ...

We've tallied the votes and can now reveal the cute bubs that have won over hearts across the Southern Downs and taken out the top spots in our poll. See the winners here. With their dimpled and ...