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News

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.

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.

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.

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Events

Council Connect

14 May 2025

Join your WDRC Councillors and Executive Team to chat about what's important to you and your community.

Accelerate Manufacturing Conference 2025

21 May 2025

This free manufacturing conference is returning for its fourth year offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to accelerate industry growth, identify and enable opportunities that facilitate industry leading trials and cross-sectoral networking.

Tara Reconciliation Event 2025

28 May 2025

Join Council at the Tara Shire State College in May to celebrate National Reconciliation Week. This is a time for our communities to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

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Public Notices

2024 Customer Contact Centre Hours

On Display Indefinitely

Council wishes to advise that on the second Tuesday of every month commencing Tuesday 12th of March, the Customer Contact Centre will be closing slightly earlier at 3pm. This includes the phone team and Dalby, Chinchilla & Tara Customer Service Centre front counter operations.

Dalby Aquatic Centre 25m Indoor Pool Upgrade Delay

On Display Indefinitely

Please be advised that planned refurbishment works on the Dalby Aquatic Centre indoor 25m pool will extend beyond the planned finalised date of 19 May 2025. Works are expected to be completed early to mid-June 2025.

Chinchilla Splash Park Open

On Display Indefinitely

Council wishes to advise that the Chinchilla Botanic Parkland Splash Park is open after unscheduled maintenance.

Council thanks the community for its patience and understanding. For more information contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).

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