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Acknowledge the impact of our community's quiet achievers

Published on 19 August 2025

Recognise the unsung heroes in our community by nominating them in Western Downs Regional Council's Australia Day Awards for 2026.

Dalby play takes stage thanks to arts grant

Published on 13 August 2025

Dalby-born playwright Nadia Milford will bring her moving new stage production 'The Last Princess of Lebanon' to Toowoomba's Empire Theatre in August supported by a Western Downs Regional Council grant.

Tara and District is ready to highlight their creativity

Published on 01 August 2025

The Tara and District Art Exhibition will bring to life all the colour, texture and stories of the region this October.
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Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Barunggam, Iman (Yiman),  Bigambul, Wakka Wakka, and the Jarowair people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region. Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal flags

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