Disaster preparedness was the message from Bluey and Bingo during West Published on 11 September 2024 Disaster preparedness was the message from Bluey and Bingo during Western Downs Regional Council's Ready Together Day in Tara at the weekend.More than 500 people converged on the Tara Showgrounds on Sunday to meet Bluey and Bingo and hear from former NRL star and mental health advocate David Shillington while taking in valuable advice on how to plan and prepare for extreme weather and disaster e Tagged as: , Emergency News
Funding boost for Western Downs bushfire resilience study Published on 05 September 2024 The Western Downs will benefit from a $500,000 investment into bushfire resilience in the wake of the catastrophic bushfires that ravaged the region in 2023. Tagged as: , Media Release
WDRC gears up for a bright digital future Published on 04 September 2024 Western Downs Regional Council is gearing up for a bright digital future with the successful launch of the second phase of its Corporate ERP upgrade project, known as the SMART Digital Programme. Tagged as: , Media Release
Soldier Settler tribute coming up roses in Wandoan Published on 30 August 2024 A green army assembled this week to encourage locals and visitors to stop and smell the roses at the Wandoan Soldier Settlers Avenue of Honour. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Regional water tank rebate scheme returns to improve water security Published on 26 August 2024 The Western Downs Regional Council is taking proactive measures to assist residents by providing a rebate for individuals interested in installing a rainwater tank on their property. Tagged as: , Media Release
Ready Together Day returns for 2024 Published on 26 August 2024 Western Downs Regional Council are holding a fun, family friendly community event to bring residents and neighbours together, for an educational and entertaining day out, and to help them to prepare their homes and families for the upcoming summer storm season. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Release
Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment drives business innovation Published on 15 August 2024 Business improvement and innovation is at the heart of a proposed major amendment to the Western Downs Planning Scheme. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
WDRC success at Queensland Training Awards Published on 24 July 2024 Western Downs Regional Council's contemporary approach to training has earned the organisation the title of Large Employer of the Year at the Queensland Training Awards Regional Finals, where Council trainee Courtney McConville was also named Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Council seeks community guidance on Thomas Jack Park master plan Published on 03 July 2024 Western Downs residents are invited to help shape the design of Dalby's new cultural centre at Thomas Jack Park, and guide future upgrades to amenities and play equipment, to inform a masterplan for the broader Thomas Jack Park Precinct. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Environment , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Infrastructure , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates