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
Dalby play takes stage thanks to arts grant Published on 13 August 2025 Dalby-born playwright Nadia Milford will bring her moving new stage production 'The Last Princess of Lebanon' to Toowoomba's Empire Theatre in August supported by a Western Downs Regional Council grant. Tagged as: , Media Release
Tara and District is ready to highlight their creativity Published on 01 August 2025 The Tara and District Art Exhibition will bring to life all the colour, texture and stories of the region this October. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Media Release
Free drive-in movies return to the Western Downs Published on 23 July 2025 The much-loved annual Drive-In Movie event is returning to the Western Downs in August with free screenings of the family film 'IF' coming to the towns of Dulacca, Jandowae Tara and Kogan. Tagged as: , Media Release
Council invites residents to share flood stories and data Published on 22 July 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is undertaking updated flood studies across major towns in the region and is calling on the community to provide historical flood information to inform improved flood modelling and mapping. Tagged as: , 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
Mary's Place honoured with top Urban Design Award Published on 21 July 2025 Another chapter has been added to the legacy of Mary Barry and the once-thriving Commercial Hotel with Mary's Place named joint winner of the Minister's Award for Urban Design at the 2025 Queensland Urban Design Awards. Tagged as: , Media Release
Wildflowering exhibitions sprout connection among artists Published on 16 July 2025 Bursting with colour and inspired by the untamed beauty of the Western Downs landscape, Wildflowering on the Western Downs is a vibrant new exhibition blooming into life at Dogwood Crossing from 26 July to13 September. Tagged as: , Media Release
Joining DV Safe Phone initiative supports domestic violence survivors Published on 07 July 2025 Old mobile phones are being donated to help provide a safety net for domestic violence victims, as part of Western Downs Regional Council's partnership with DV Safe Phone. Tagged as: , Media Release