Enjoy cosy, bookish vibes this June as Words Out West returns Published on 18 March 2026 Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Festival returns in June 2026, for its seventh year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release
New Wandoan grant program tees off progress Published on 09 March 2026 Wandoan residents and community groups have up to 20,000 new reasons to celebrate the launch of a dedicated Wandoan Community Grants Program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release
Council CEO Jodie Taylor announces departure Published on 13 February 2026 Council will look to recruit a new CEO later in 2026 after CEO Jodie Taylor announced today that she will not seek to renew her contract in December. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Release
Local Legends Honoured as Australia Day Award Winners Announced Published on 27 January 2026 Wandoan resident Gregory Zillman has been announced as the Western Downs Citizen of the Year, with former Chinchilla State High School captain Sophie Scutchings named as Young Citizen of the Year in the coveted 2026 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Community asked to help shape region's future Published on 08 December 2025 Residents are invited to help shape the future direction of Council for the next five years, with community consultation now open for the draft Corporate Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council trainee takes the win at regional Queensland Training Awards Published on 25 August 2025 Western Downs Regional Council's own Gerhard Mortimer was announced as the Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year and Equity Student of the Year at the Queensland Training Awards for the Darling Downs South West region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Acknowledge the impact of our community's quiet achievers Published on 19 August 2025 Recognise the unsung heroes in our community by nominating them in Western Downs Regional Council's Australia Day Awards for 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
‘Kickstart Your Career’ with Council in 2026 Published on 22 July 2025 Locals from across the Western Downs region are invited to explore exciting career opportunities through Council's acclaimed ‘Kickstart Your Career’ program, with applications now open for 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Release
2025-26 Budget boosts investment in roads, water, essential services Published on 19 June 2025 Western Downs Regional Council handed down its 2025-26 Budget today, announcing major capital investment in the region's roads, water supply infrastructure, and a focus on responsible delivery of essential services. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Announcements, Media Release