Unleash your potential and Kickstart your Career with Council! Published on 06 September 2023 Western Downs residents are being urged to consider seeking a traineeship or apprenticeship with Western Downs Regional Council, as the highly successful 'Kickstart your Career' initiative kicks off for the year 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release
Agritourism Workshop opens doors for unique rural opportunities Published on 21 August 2023 Western Downs Regional Council is collaborating with Southern Queensland Country Tourism to deliver a one-of-a-kind workshop, offering local businesses and farmers the chance to explore opportunities within the largest growing tourism industry in Australia. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Release
Protein Jobs Fair to connect jobseekers with agriculture opportunities Published on 09 August 2023 Western Downs Regional Council has partnered with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise and AgForce to deliver the third consecutive Protein Jobs Fair, offering jobseekers the opportunity to connect with potential employers and explore exciting career pathways in the animal agriculture industry. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Release
Miles CBD beautification gains state recognition Published on 11 July 2023 The revitalisation of the Miles CBD Streetscape has been recognised for excellence at the recent Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Queensland Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release
Young Entrepreneur Summit instils spirit of creativity and innovation Published on 07 June 2023 In the region where ‘it’s the people that make it’, young people were today the focus of an engaging and interactive event designed to inspire and equip our future leaders with the skills and confidence to have and pursue big ideas. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Release
Community Summit guides future of Western Downs liveability Published on 10 May 2023 Community leaders from across the Western Downs have come together to drive a shared vision for the region's liveability, as part of a dedicated Futures Summit which took place from 3 - 5 May 2023. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community Safety , Media Release
Accelerate Manufacturing Conference to set the stage for collaboration Published on 19 April 2023 The exciting opportunities and prospects facing the Western Downs manufacturing sector will be the subject of the Accelerate Manufacturing: Western Downs Manufacturing Conference which will return to Dalby with industry experts and industry stakeholders in May this year. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Release
New tourism and economic development strategies set path for growth Published on 13 March 2023 Western Downs Regional Council has adopted a new five-year vision for continued economic growth, with dedicated tourism and economic development strategies to pave the way for new and exciting opportunities in the region. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Release
New Cohort kickstart their career at Western Downs Regional Council Published on 03 March 2023 Twenty new apprentices and trainees have started their new careers in the Western Downs as part of Council's popular Kickstart Program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release