Anzac Day to be commemorated across the region Published on 04 April 2024 Communities across the Western Downs will come together this Anzac Day to pay tribute to the brave service men and women who have served and sacrificed in defence of our nation's values and freedom. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition 2024 OPEN for entries Published on 03 April 2024 The Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition has officially opened for entries today with the theme Rural Realities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
Mayor Andrew Smith new Mayor, three new Councillors for WDRC Published on 02 April 2024 The Western Downs has spoken and in a resounding vote of confidence, Deputy Mayor Andrew Smith has been declared as the new Mayor of the region following the 2024 local government election. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Announcements, Media Release
Western Downs Regional Council brings movie magic to Mary's Place Published on 29 February 2024 Mary's Place, a beloved community space that was officially opened in August 2023, is set to transform into a vibrant outdoor cinema space with the launch of free monthly Movies@Mary's. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release
Council welcomes latest cohort of trainees and apprentices Published on 26 February 2024 Eighteen enthusiastic individuals have launched into their careers at Western Downs Regional Council as part of Council's popular Kickstart Programme. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release
Outstanding Western Downs citizens honoured in Australia Day Awards Published on 26 January 2024 Decades of dedicated service towards the improvement of her community has earned Wandoan's Helen Devlin the Western Downs Citizen of the Year Award for 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Score a laugh with footy legend Nick "The Honey Badger" Cummins Published on 23 January 2024 Western Downs Regional Council is inviting community members to take a break and gather together for a night of positive community conversations, as footy legend Nick Cummins and Outback Futures tackle the importance of looking out for each other during challenging times. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Release
Second micro-brewery approved for Chinchilla Published on 16 January 2024 Chinchilla is set to become the home of not one but two micro-breweries following Council's approval this month of a second such venue for the - region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release
YES! Returns to the Western Downs to ignite youth entrepreneurship Published on 16 January 2024 Following the success of last year's Young Entrepreneur Summit, which saw the participation of nearly 300 young locals, Council is pleased to again be partnering with the Australian School of Entrepreneurship to bring the extraordinary youth entrepreneurship and leadership Summit workshop to the Western Downs. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Release