Rural Christmas cheer on display where the gumtrees grow 22 Dec 2021 Rural residents have once again dusted off the baubles and rolled out the tinsel to ‘jingle all the highways’ of… read more
Completed major project delivers exciting new recreational opportunity for Tara 17 Dec 2021 17 December, 2021 A major revitalisation to improve the Tara Lagoon Parklands is now complete, offering another opportunity to drive economic growth… read more
Successful contractor announced to build a new Aquatic Facility in Tara 14 Dec 2021 14 December, 2021 The town of Tara will be home to an exciting $7.9 million aquatic facility thanks to the… read more
Chinchilla Botanic Parkland takes out international accolade 14 Dec 2021 Chinchilla Botanic Parkland continues to gain international recognition with the recent presentation of its third consecutive Green Flag Award. The… read more
Jodie Taylor appointed Chief Executive Officer of Western Downs Regional Council 09 Dec 2021 9 December, 2021 Western Downs Regional Council has appointed Jodie Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer to take the organisation… read more
FORMAL STATEMENT – Health Services Update – Mayor Paul McVeigh 08 Dec 2021 8 December, 2021 At its Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, 8 December, Council voted to endorse the signing of a contract… read more
Council endorses major transfer deal with Southern Cross Care Queensland 08 Dec 2021 8 December, 2021 Western Downs Regional Council has signed off on a major contract to transfer its aged and community… read more
Words Out West writes its way into 2022 major events calendar 01 Dec 2021 Western Downs’s acclaimed readers and writer’s festival will return to the region in March 2022, bringing a fresh wave of… read more
Pest management initiative receives national award 01 Dec 2021 1 December 2021 Western Downs Regional Council’s innovative program to combat pest species has received nation-wide recognition after winning one… read more