Youth say YES! to entrepreneurship in the Western Downs Published on 05 January 2026 Western Downs Regional Council will host the 2026 Youth Entrepreneur Summit (YES!) in Chinchilla on Wednesday 4 March, inviting Western Downs students to step confidently into their future. Tagged as: , Media Release
Western Downs Regional Council Annual Report released Published on 02 December 2025 Western Downs Regional Council has released its Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year, reflecting a focus on strong community outcomes, major infrastructure delivery, and advocacy for the region. Tagged as: , Media Release
Western Downs celebrates record sale at Dalby Regional Saleyards Published on 02 December 2025 Dalby Regional Saleyards has boasted its biggest sale of 2025 last week, with one of its largest yardings this decade. Tagged as: , Media Release
Your guide to holiday cheer on the Western Downs Published on 01 December 2025 Communities across the Western Downs are preparing for Santa to grace us with his 'presents,' as an array of Christmas events light up across the region from 6 December to 23 December 2025. Tagged as: , Media Release
Deck the gates and win Christmas in the Country Published on 19 November 2025 Dig out the decorations and dust of the fairy lights... Western Downs residents are invited to spruce, snap and submit their best festive displays as part of the annual Christmas in the Country competition. Tagged as: , Media Release
Innovative Pest Management Project Produces Significant Results Published on 19 November 2025 A new biosecurity project targeting feral pigs and the management of Phytophthora multivora has been delivered by Western Downs Regional Council in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries – Queensland Feral Pest Initiative. Tagged as: , Environment , Media Release , Project Updates
Western Downs Libraries win their fourth QPLA award Published on 18 November 2025 Western Downs Libraries has turned the page on another successful chapter winning their fourth consecutive Queensland Public Library Association Award (QPLA) for their groundbreaking History Hub project. Tagged as: , Media Release
Disaster Dashboard delivers verified, real-time emergency information Published on 13 November 2025 Western Downs residents can receive alerts to their device for critical information during the event of an emergency. Tagged as: , Media Release
New grants tool available for Western Downs community groups Published on 03 November 2025 Grant funding opportunities for not-for-profit organisations, sporting groups, and community groups are more accessible than ever before through Western Downs Regional Council's website. Tagged as: , Media Release