Outstanding citizens honoured as part of region's Australia Day Awards Published on 26 January 2023 An influential community leader with more than three decades of service to Dalby and the Western Downs has been named this year's Citizen of the Year as part of Western Downs Regional Council's Australia Day Awards 2023. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Release
Western Downs celebrates local Australia Day Awards winners Published on 20 January 2023 Twenty-four local citizens and groups have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Western Downs community as part of this year's Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Media Release
Western Downs announced finalist in National Street Arts Awards Published on 18 January 2023 The Western Downs region has been recognised as a leader in art tourism, with two local projects named finalists in the 2023 National Street Art Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Major Projects , Media Release
Local legend to be immortalised by new public space Published on 18 January 2023 The legacy of Mary Barry and Mary's Commercial Hotel, once both Dalby icons, are set to be forever immortalised following today's Council resolution to name the new public development at 120 Cunningham Street, "Mary's Place". Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Major Projects , Media Release
Chinchilla Botanic Parkland secures fourth international award Published on 12 January 2023 The Chinchilla Botanic Parkland has once again demonstrated its world-class status after receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award for the fourth consecutive year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment , Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Residents encouraged to join in on many Australia Day Celebrations Published on 10 January 2023 From children’s activities to welcoming our newest Australians, the Western Downs will come alive this Australia Day as the region unites to celebrate all things great about being an Aussie. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Visions for community facilities to be built on community input Published on 07 December 2022 Public facilities such as Aquatic Facilities and Showgrounds are important to our local communities, which is why Western Downs Regional Council is seeking public input for the creation of two brand-new future-focussed strategies; an Aquatic Facility Strategy and a Showgrounds Strategy. Tagged as: , Media Release , Project Updates
Construction Commences on Chinchilla Cultural Centre Revitalisation Published on 05 December 2022 The project to revitalise the home of culture and arts in Chinchilla, the Chinchilla Cultural Centre, is now underway after Council signed a contract with local building partnership New State Builders and Demex Pty Ltd for the renovation of the CBD facility. Tagged as: , Improvement Works , Infrastructure , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates
A novel approach to storytelling puts Western Downs in the good books Published on 23 November 2022 The region's award-winning readers and writers festival ‘Words Out West’ returns in March 2023 with a line-up of events to delight word-lovers of all ages. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release