Council advocacy secures Moonie Highway resilience upgrades Published on 03 February 2026 Western Downs Regional Council is pleased to welcome a significant funding boost to improve flood resilience and reliability along the Moonie Highway. Tagged as: , Media Release
Online webinar navigates Western Downs energy sector Published on 29 January 2026 Western Downs Regional Council is partnering with Queensland Manufacturing Institute to deliver the ‘Navigating the Energy Sector: Pathways for Manufacturers’ webinar on 3 February 2026 at 1pm. Tagged as: , Media Release
Local Legends Honoured as Australia Day Award Winners Announced Published on 27 January 2026 Wandoan resident Gregory Zillman has been announced as the Western Downs Citizen of the Year, with former Chinchilla State High School captain Sophie Scutchings named as Young Citizen of the Year in the coveted 2026 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Dalby visitor information centre moves to Pioneer Park Museum Published on 19 January 2026 From Tuesday 27 January 2026, visitors to the Dalby Visitor Information Centre can experience the proud, rich history of our region from its temporary new home at Dalby Pioneer Park Museum. Tagged as: , Media Release
Rangers kick off animal inspection program for Bell, Tara, Wandoan Published on 16 January 2026 Encouraging responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of dog attacks on the Western Downs has prompted Council to undertake an approved inspection program from 1 February to 30 June 2026. Tagged as: , Media Release
Australia Day Celebrated: Barbecues, Awards and Local Legends Published on 15 January 2026 From sizzling breakfasts to applause for local legends, Western Downs communities are invited to come together on Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2026, for a full day of celebration across the region. Tagged as: , Media Release
Youth say YES! to entrepreneurship in the Western Downs Published on 05 January 2026 Council's economic development team 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
Community asked to help shape region's future Published on 08 December 2025 Residents are invited to help shape the future direction of Council for the next five years, with community consultation now open for the draft Corporate Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements
Design for new Chinchilla Aquatic Precinct makes a splash Published on 05 December 2025 Detailed design for the new Chinchilla Aquatic Precinct is now at 30 per cent complete and includes an eight lane 50-metre pool, 25-metre indoor lap pool, and indoor learn-to-swim and toddler pool. Tagged as: , Major Projects