Regional Workforce Plan endorsed for Western Downs future Published on 04 September 2025 A comprehensive plan to address workforce attraction and retention across the Western Downs has been endorsed by Council, following months of community consultation and collaboration with local businesses and industry. Tagged as: , Media Release
Master plan for new Thomas Jack Park Precinct released Published on 29 August 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is a step closer to delivering Dalby's new cultural precinct following the release of the master plan for the highly anticipated parkland experience at the Thomas Jack Park Precinct. Tagged as: , Project Updates
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
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