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News

Outstanding citizens honoured as part of region's Australia Day Awards

Published on 26 January 2023

An influential community leader with more than three decades of service to Dalby and the Western Downs has been named this year's Citizen of the Year as part of Western Downs Regional Council's Australia Day Awards 2023.

Western Downs celebrates local Australia Day Awards winners

Published on 20 January 2023

Twenty-four local citizens and groups have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Western Downs community as part of this year's Australia Day Awards.

Western Downs announced finalist in National Street Arts Awards

Published on 18 January 2023

The Western Downs region has been recognised as a leader in art tourism, with two local projects named finalists in the 2023 National Street Art Awards.

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Events

Regional Pool Parties 2023

11 February 2023

Western Downs Regional Council and SwimFit have partnered to give residents a fun way to cool down, with the popular Regional Pool Parties returning this spring

Connect With Council

14 February 2023

We know on the Western Downs, ‘It’s the people that make it.’ And that’s true of your Council, too. While your Councillors and the WDRC Executive Team are in your town, come on down for a BBQ and say g’day! Have a chat, grab a plate, and connect with Council!

Chinchilla Melon Festival

16 February 2023

There is something for everyone with a Street Parade, Markets, Beach Party, Free Family Activities, Farm Tours, an arena full of melon-related activities such as Melon Skiing and Melon Bungee, and so much more.

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Public Notices

Temporary Closure - Chinchilla Pool

On display until 09 February 2023

Council wishes to advise that the Chinchilla Pool will be closed until late afternoon Wednesday 8th February for urgent maintenance.

Water Standpipe keys change to prepaid avdata keys

On display until 30 June 2023

Council wishes to advise residents that Western Downs’ water standpipe keys will transition to AvData prepaid keys as of 30 May 2023, allowing residents to access standpipe water in line with the amount of credit available on their prepaid key.