Deck the gates and win Christmas in the Country Published on 19 November 2025 Dig out the decorations and dust of the fairy lights... Western Downs residents are invited to spruce, snap and submit their best festive displays as part of the annual Christmas in the Country competition. Tagged as: , Media Release
Innovative Pest Management Project Produces Significant Results Published on 19 November 2025 A new biosecurity project targeting feral pigs and the management of Phytophthora multivora has been delivered by Western Downs Regional Council in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries – Queensland Feral Pest Initiative. Tagged as: , Environment , Media Release , Project Updates
Western Downs Libraries win their fourth QPLA award Published on 18 November 2025 Western Downs Libraries has turned the page on another successful chapter winning their fourth consecutive Queensland Public Library Association Award (QPLA) for their groundbreaking History Hub project. Tagged as: , Media Release
Disaster Dashboard delivers verified, real-time emergency information Published on 13 November 2025 Western Downs residents can receive alerts to their device for critical information during the event of an emergency. Tagged as: , Media Release
New grants tool available for Western Downs community groups Published on 03 November 2025 Grant funding opportunities for not-for-profit organisations, sporting groups, and community groups are more accessible than ever before through Western Downs Regional Council's website. Tagged as: , Media Release
Council wins coveted public sector employer of the year award Published on 30 October 2025 Western Downs Regional Council has set the gold standard as a prestige employer in the public sector, taking home the Employer of the Year at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Queensland/Northern Territory (IPWEA-QNT) in Brisbane earlier this month. Tagged as: , Media Release
Community invited to shape public artwork in Kaimkillenbun Published on 24 October 2025 Kaimkillenbun's Memorial Park and Delacy Street Rest Area will be transformed into a symbol of identity and pride with a public artwork that reflects the spirit of the Western Downs and heart of the 'Bun community. Tagged as: , Media Release
Manufacturers benefit from process improvement event Published on 30 September 2025 Western Downs businesses are set to sharpen their competitive edge and embrace new opportunities at the upcoming Process Improvement Workshop at the Chinchilla RSL Memorial Club on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. Tagged as: , Media Release
Tender released for new residential land offerings in Wandoan Published on 25 September 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is inviting developers and investors to seize a unique opportunity through the upcoming disposal of residential land in Wandoan. Tagged as: , Media Release