CEO Statement - Mayor Paul McVeigh Retirement Announcement Published on 05 December 2023 A statement from CEO Jodie Taylor in relation to Cr McVeigh's retirement announcement. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Media Release
Council Facilities Christmas Closures 2023 Published on 01 December 2023 During the Christmas and New Year festive period some of our Council facilities will be closing, or have changed operating hours. Tagged as: , Announcements
Community invited to have say on future of Chinchilla Aquatic Centre Published on 27 November 2023 The Chinchilla community is being encouraged to help shape the future of its local pool facility to ensure it continues to support the needs of our growing region. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates
Council Grants Programs support region's grassroots events Published on 24 November 2023 Western Downs Regional Council continues to support local community groups and organisations to deliver exciting, innovative programs around the region with the announcement of the latest round of grants and funding recipients. Tagged as: , Media Release
Western Downs takes the leading role in annual celebration of stories Published on 23 November 2023 Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest will champion storytelling during February and March 2024, with an impressive slate of events for word-lovers in the Western Downs and beyond. Tagged as: , Media Release
Chinchilla celebrates completion of revitalised Cultural Precinct Published on 17 November 2023 Christmas is coming early to Chinchilla, with a special community event planned to celebrate the completion of the $8.4 million revitalisation of the Chinchilla Cultural Precinct. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Media Release
Unwrap festive fun on the Western Downs this holiday season Published on 15 November 2023 The Western Downs will come alive with the festive spirit this holiday season, with a variety of family friendly community events and activities jingling their way around the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
Local green thumbs invited to cultivate new skills & grow connections Published on 10 November 2023 Western Downs Libraries is encouraging residents to get out in the garden and sow, grow, save, and share with their latest community project, the Western Downs Seed Library, which launched on 6th November. Tagged as: , Media Release
Council roadshow supports business wellbeing on the Western Downs Published on 09 November 2023 Later this month, local business owners will have the opportunity to take part in Western Downs Regional Council's Health and Wellbeing for Biz initiative, a roadshow of workshops aimed at breaking down barriers within businesses and building a positive workplace for employees. Tagged as: , Media Release