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News

New Corporate Plan guides Western Downs future

Published on 16 February 2026

Council has adopted its new Corporate Plan 2026-2031 at the January Ordinary Meeting of Council, marking a significant milestone in shaping the region’s future.

Council CEO Jodie Taylor announces departure

Published on 13 February 2026

Council will look to recruit a new CEO later in 2026 after CEO Jodie Taylor announced today that she will not seek to renew her contract in December.

Ritual meets Revelry for the 2026 Regional Artists’ Exhibition

Published on 11 February 2026

Local artists are invited to step into the spirit of Ritual & Revelry for the return of the Western Downs Regional Artists Exhibition.
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Events

YES! 2026 Chinchilla

04 March 2026

Find your spark at the Young Entrepreneur Summit (YES!) in Chinchilla.

Join us on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at the Chinchilla Cultural Centre from 9am to 2pm.

Supported by the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, YES! is where ideas ignite, confidence grows, and future leaders shine brighter than ever.

Accelerate Manufacturing Conference 2026

25 March 2026

This manufacturing conference is returning for its fifth 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.

Anzac Day 2026

25 April 2026

Western Downs communities are invited to take part in this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations, paying tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp who have served, and continue to serve, in defence of our values and freedom.
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Public Notices

Temporary public car park closure Heeney Street Chinchilla

On display until 18 February 2026

Please be advised that the Heeney Street public (Chinchilla) car park will be temporarily closed from 5.30 pm on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, until 9.00 am on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

Roadworks on Dalby Nungil Road

On display until 30 April 2026

Council advises that road pavement rehabilitation works will be undertaken on Dalby Nungil Road (Dalby Rural)

Roadworks Old Moonie Highway Glenmorgan

On display until 28 February 2026

Motorists are advised that roadworks will be taking place along the Old Moonie Highway in Glenmorgan. Traffic lights or traffic controllers will be in place to manage vehicle flow.
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Accelerate Manufacturing Conference 2026

The conference returns to the Western Downs on Wednesday 25 March at the Dalby Events Centre.

2026 Approved Animal Inspection Program

Property inspections by WDRC animal rangers to commence in Bell, Tara, and Wandoan.

2026 Regional Artists Exhibition

Local artists are invited to step into the spirit of Ritual & Revelry for this year exhibition.

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