Council seeks community guidance on Thomas Jack Park master plan Published on 03 July 2024 Western Downs residents are invited to help shape the design of Dalby's new cultural centre at Thomas Jack Park, and guide future upgrades to amenities and play equipment, to inform a masterplan for the broader Thomas Jack Park Precinct. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Environment , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Infrastructure , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates
Location of Dalby's new Cultural Centre announced Published on 21 June 2024 After an extensive engagement process and strongly guided by community feedback, the location of Dalby’s future Cultural Centre has been decided, with Western Downs Regional Council progressing concept planning of new cultural facilities in Thomas Jack Park. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Environment , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates
Fresh opportunity for prime Dalby recreational space Published on 22 February 2024 Western Downs Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to explore opportunities to transform an under-utilized parcel of land in a prime recreational area at Dalby. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment , Media Release
Free workshops to increase awareness of feral pig impacts Published on 14 December 2023 Western Downs Regional Council is continuing its fight against invasive pests across the region, offering free educational community workshops to landholders in and around the Bunya Mountains area to increase awareness around the threat of feral pigs and bunya die back. Tagged as: , Environment , Media Release
Return of water tank rebates makes a splash in Western Downs community Published on 04 October 2023 Western Downs Regional Council is supporting community resilience by offering a significant rebate to residents looking to install a rainwater tank on their property. Tagged as: , Environment , Media Release
Rejuvenated Adopt a Street Tree Program set to bloom this spring Published on 06 September 2023 Western Downs Regional Council is partnering with residents ‘spruce up their streets’ as part of the new and improved Adopt a Street Tree program, which has seen over 8,000 trees adopted by residents since 2017. Tagged as: , Environment , Media Release
High-tech rubbish trucks to share Waste Warrior message across region Published on 05 July 2023 A vibrant fleet of new waste and recycling trucks are hitting the streets of the Western Downs as part of Council's commitment to quality service delivery, and a more sustainable future for the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment , Health & Lifestyle, Media Release
Community initiatives get sustainability boost thanks to Envirogrants Published on 23 May 2023 Two more Western Downs community groups are one step closer to seeing their green and sustainability-focussed initiatives come to life with the announcement of the latest round of recipients of Council's Envirogrants funding program. Tagged as: , Environment , 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