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
Western Downs to host Remembrance Day services across the Region 2024 Published on 10 October 2024 Western Downs residents are invited to come together and attend one of the many services being held across the region this Remembrance Day to honour the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our nation’s freedom. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
WDRC success at Queensland Training Awards Published on 24 July 2024 Western Downs Regional Council's contemporary approach to training has earned the organisation the title of Large Employer of the Year at the Queensland Training Awards Regional Finals, where Council trainee Courtney McConville was also named Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
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
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
Western Downs set to come alive this Australia Day Published on 08 January 2024 The Western Downs is set to come alive for a day of celebration, unity, and welcoming our newest citizens as part of 2024 Australia Day festivities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Seniors in the region honoured with festivities during Seniors Month Published on 03 October 2023 The Western Downs is celebrating the contributions of its senior citizens with a variety of fun and inclusive events scheduled across the region throughout October. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Winners of Region's premiere Art Exhibition announced Published on 27 September 2023 The winners of the 2023 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition have been revealed, acknowledging the exceptional creativity of the region's talented individuals. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release