Darrel & Lucas Irvine - Australian Taekwondo National Championships In early December of 2022, two Western Downs residents were selected to compete at the Australian Taekwondo National Championships held in Bendigo, Victoria. Father and son, Darrel and Lucas Irvine represented Queensland.
Moonie State School - Moonie Community Garden Recycle Market Enviro Grants Program funding of $20,000.00 saw the installation of a Moonie Community Garden, to help the community to provide education opportunities, create environmental awareness, and promote health and wellbeing.
Topology - Kogan Stories In October of 2022, Kogan State School celebrated its 125th anniversary. Part of the celebrations involved the students participating in creative workshops to write and perform songs for a public performance at the Kogan Memorial Hall.
Queensland Blue Light Association Inc - MERV Trailer Upgrades By utilising funding from the Community Projects Program, Blue Light was able to organise upgrades to the MERV through the purchase of game consoles and televisions. The additions were installed by volunteers, and unveiled at a local BBQ hosted by the organisation, at the Chinchilla skate park.
CCCI - Chinchilla Community Sign On Day Early February of 2023 saw Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc. host the Chinchilla Community Sign On Day. The event supported 24 local organisations, such as sporting groups, not-for-profits, hobby groups, and more, with a platform to showcase what they have to offer to potential new members or volunteers.
Wandoan Polocrosse Club - Polocrosse Carnival 70 Year Celebration During the first week of June 2022, the Wandoan Polocrosse Club held the 70 Year Celebration for the Wandoan Polocrosse Carnival.
Macauley Nolan - QLD Secondary Schools Touch 16-18 Year Boys Team In September of 2022 one of our region's young athletes, Macauley Nolan, competed in the Queensland Secondary Schools Touch 16-18 Years Boys Team representing Queensland.
Wandoan Arts Council Inc. - Creative Arts Escape 2023 In late February of 2023, Wandoan Arts Council Inc. hosted their 2023 Wandoan Arts Council Creative Arts Escape at the Wandoan Cultural Community Centre. Funding from the Regional Arts Development Funding Program went towards hiring the 7 tutors, who each provided a unique and interactive arts workshop.
Dalby & District Show Society - Dalby World Record Attempt April 2023 saw Dalby bustling with excitement in the lead up to the Dalby & District Show Society's World Record Attempt. Funding from the Destination Events Program went towards equipment used at the event, as well as the cost of the adjudicators from The Australian Book of Records who travelled from Victoria to officiate the record attempts.
Breanna Collins - 2022 Shotgun World Championships In late September 2022, one of our region's young athletes, Breanna Collins, travelled to compete in the 2022 World Shotgun Championships.