Free community sausage sizzle for Domestic Family Violence awareness Published on 22 April 2025 Western Downs Regional Council invite the community to a free sausage sizzle on Wednesday 7 May, to mark the official unveiling of the Red Bench at the Tara Neighbourhood Centre. Tagged as: , Media Release
Western Downs library services earn top State library award Published on 17 April 2025 Western Downs Regional Council’s library services team has been honoured with a third Queensland Public Library Association (QPLA) award since 2021 for excellence and innovation in community library services. Tagged as: , Media Release
Free stand-up comedy event for Warra, Wandoan and Moonie Published on 16 April 2025 The acclaimed ‘Not Just for Laughs’ comedy roadshow is set to bring its unique blend of humour and mental health awareness to the communities of Warra, Wandoan, and Moonie from 30 May to 1 June 2025. Tagged as: , Media Release
Online workshops address retention of workers in the Western Downs Published on 15 April 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is holding a series of digital workshops to address the challenges of attracting and retaining young workers in key industries like agriculture, construction, energy, aged care and health services. Tagged as: , Media Release
Unleashing creativity in the Western Downs with Play Your Way Published on 07 April 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is excited to announce the launch of an innovative community initiative, the 'Play Your Way Western Downs' project. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release
Anzac Day 110-year anniversary to be observed across the region Published on 01 April 2025 Western Downs communities will come together on 25 April to commemorate all the brave service persons who have served or currently serve in defence of this nation's freedom. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Release
Tara Reconciliation Week 2025 - Bridging Now to Next Published on 01 April 2025 The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present, and future. Western Downs Regional Council will host its 2025 Reconciliation Week event in Tara on Wednesday 28 May. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release
Help shape the future workforce in the Western Downs Published on 31 March 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is inviting employers, businesses, developers, industry stakeholders and the community to have their say in the development of a Regional Workforce Plan that will drive the future of employment, training, and skills development across the region. Tagged as: , Media Release
Bitumen reseal program contributes to a safer, cleaner Western Downs Published on 24 March 2025 Western Downs Regional Council has recently completed the 2024-25 Regional Road Reseal Program, which delivers essential repairs and renewals to the region's bitumen roads while working towards a cleaner, greener future. Tagged as: , Major Projects , Media Release