Works Manager named Queensland’s Young Manager of the Year Published on 02 June 2025 Western Downs Regional Council Works Manager Sam Fitzgerald has been awarded the prestigious 2025Young Manager of the Year by Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Queensland. Tagged as: , Media Release
A New Reality for the Art Experience: Making Place 'Chinchilla' Published on 26 May 2025 Art lovers can now step into the worlds of five Chinchilla artists from the palm of their hand. The new Making Place mobile app that brings art to life, is ready for download from app stores today. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Media Release
Jandowae students dig in to grow greener futures Published on 15 May 2025 Armed with shovels, smiles and a can-do spirit, Jandowae State School students joined forces with Western Downs Regional Council's Parks and Recreation team to give Lions Park in Jandowae 10 new native trees. Tagged as: , Media Release
Region called on to vote for Miles as 'Top Small Tourism Town' Published on 12 May 2025 Miles has been named a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) 2025 Top Tourism Town Awards. Miles residents, and members of the wider Western Downs region, have until Saturday 17 May to help the town secure the title in the 'Top Small Tourism Town' category. Tagged as: , Media Release
Industry experts set to return for Fourth Manufacturing Conference Published on 01 May 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is set to host the fourth consecutive instalment of Accelerate Manufacturing Conference, with industry experts ready to share their knowledge and discuss current trends and opportunities in the sector. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Release
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