Council budget drives economic certainty and long-term security 22 Jun 2022 Western Downs Regional Council is driving economic certainty and long-term security as it hands down its 2022-23 Council Budget with… read more
Youth invited to ‘Create Your Headspace!’ with new street art initiative 22 Jun 2022 22 June 2022 The region’s young creatives will soon have the chance to unleash their artistic flair and compete to… read more
Drive-in movies back on the big screen 21 Jun 2022 Now in its third year, Council’s series of free outdoor movie nights are returning to Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles and Tara,… read more
Miles Community celebrates completion of $6 million Streetscape Project 15 Jun 2022 15 June 2022 Community members are invited to come together on the 2nd July and enjoy a jam-packed day of… read more
Big Skies Festival returns to the Western Downs in 2022 10 Jun 2022 9 June 2022 Western Downs Regional Council has launched its highly anticipated Big Skies Festival for 2022 – from 29… read more
Miles to celebrate the completion of major CBD revitalisation 07 Jun 2022 6 June 2022 A $6 million project to stimulate economic activity in Miles has been completed, with a major revitalisation… read more
Western Downs student’s big ideas shaping the towns of the future 06 Jun 2022 6 June 2022 In collaboration with the University of Queensland and famed author Isobelle Carmody, Western Downs Regional Council has… read more
The show goes on for Groovin’ in the Garden 03 Jun 2022 3 June 2022 Western Downs Regional Council is inviting residents back to its award-winning Parkland to enjoy an afternoon of… read more
Community partnership shines at Queensland LGMA awards for excellence 01 Jun 2022 1 June 2022 A community – driven partnership to recognise Wandoan’s Soldier Settlers has been announced one of the top… read more
Local contractor selected to deliver landmark public space in Dalby 26 May 2022 26 May 2022 Western Downs contractor New State Builders have been selected to construct the landmark revitalisation of 120 Cunningham… read more
Local development information now at the public’s fingertips 25 May 2022 Western Downs Regional Council has digitally transformed how the community can view and access local development information with the launch… read more
Council hosts free Community Grants Expo in the Western Downs 18 May 2022 Western Downs community groups are being encouraged to take advantage of a free grants expo next month to boost opportunities… read more
Local artists celebrated in stand-alone art exhibition 10 May 2022 10 May 2022 Western Downs Regional Council’s 10 Artist Project: Chapter 2 continues to celebrate some of the region’s most… read more
Disaster Recovery Arrangements activated for Western Downs 05 May 2022 5 May 2022 Residents impacted by flooding across the Western Downs now have access to important disaster recovery assistance following… read more
Manufacturing conference supports ‘the people that make it’ in the Western Downs. 04 May 2022 The manufacturing industry is set to build knowledge and strategies as the first ever Accelerate Manufacturing: Western Downs Manufacturing Conference… read more
Locals invited to get Groovin’ with council’s musical event returning to the Parklands 04 May 2022 3 May 2022 Western Downs Regional Council is inviting residents back to its award-winning Parkland to enjoy an afternoon of… read more
Rare opportunity extended for caretaker duo to make Tara Lagoon Parklands their own back yard 03 May 2022 One of the Western Downs’ most stunning natural locations is being offered up to successful applicants as their home for… read more
WDRC trainee announced First Nations Trainee of the Year for QLD and northern NSW 29 Apr 2022 29 April 2022 Western Downs Regional Council Library Services Trainee Nicole Egel has been announced the First Nations Trainee of… read more
New tourist park and ‘sculpture walk’ to be established in Chinchilla 26 Apr 2022 26 April 2022 The Western Downs is continuing to attract new and unique visitor experiences with Western Downs Regional Council… read more
Western Downs residents shape the future of Communications and Community Engagement 20 Apr 2022 20 April 2022 Western Downs Regional Council is calling on residents to have their say as part of a milestone… read more
Local groups share in funding splash for new community initiatives 13 Apr 2022 13 April 2022 Western Downs Regional Council is backing local community groups to deliver new programs and events across the… read more
Put on your boogie shoes and dance the night away at Warra Hall 12 Apr 2022 Western Downs locals are being encouraged to ‘sashay’ their way to Warra Hall next month to be dazzled by the… read more
Annual Regional Artists’ Exhibition now open for entries 11 Apr 2022 Local artists are encouraged to share their creativity by entering the 2022 Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition, with this year’s… read more
Landmark transfer secures the future of Aged Care on the Western Downs 01 Apr 2022 1 April, 2022 Access to quality aged and community care services is secured across the Western Downs, following the completion… read more
Commemorate our brave servicemen and women by attending a service this Anzac Day 25 Mar 2022 This Anzac Day Western Downs communities will gather to honour the Australian and New Zealand men and women who have… read more
Residents invited to put on their blue suede shoes and participate in The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair 21 Mar 2022 The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair is waltzing its way into Warra on the 28th May, and event coordinators are looking… read more
Western Downs Regional Council continues to support victims of domestic violence 14 Mar 2022 Western Downs Regional Council has facilitated the donation of its old refurbished mobile phones to assist in getting domestic violence… read more
Council curates its first touring art exhibition 11 Mar 2022 11 March 2022 Western Downs Regional Council has reached a cultural milestone having curated its first touring art exhibition, Response… read more
Chinchilla Library temporarily relocates to make way for Cultural Centre revitalisation 04 Mar 2022 4 March, 2022 A $8.4 million revitalisation of the Chinchilla Cultural Precinct is well underway, with the Chinchilla Library to… read more
Boost your business visibility online with free How to ‘Google My Business’ workshops 02 Mar 2022 Businesses in the Western Downs will once again have the opportunity to gain expert insight into generating more traffic and… read more
Countdown is on for third annual Western Downs Readers and Writers Fest 23 Feb 2022 23 February, 2022 The stage is set for the region’s renowned Words Out West: Western Downs Readers and Writers Festival… read more
Local artists are invited to tap into their inner entrepreneur and turn their passion into business. 23 Feb 2022 Western Downs Regional Council, in partnership with Flying Arts Alliance, is hosting Makers’ Shopfront, a two-day workshop in Chinchilla next… read more
Detailed designs pave the way for construction of new public space in Dalby 16 Feb 2022 16 February, 2022 A brand-new public space is right around the corner for Dalby, with the final designs unveiled for… read more
New round of trainees and apprentices kickstart their career with Council 14 Feb 2022 Western Downs Regional Council has welcomed 21 trainees and apprentices this month as part of Council’s Early Career program,… read more
Mountain bike trail project reaches next construction milestone 08 Feb 2022 8 February 2022 The next phase of construction works on the region’s newest adrenalin experience is set to commence with… read more
Beat the heat this summer on the Western Downs 03 Feb 2022 Chill out and cool down this summer as the Western Downs Regional Council, in partnership with Swimfit, brings back the… read more
New visitor experience approved for Chinchilla 02 Feb 2022 2 February 2022 Chinchilla will be home to the region’s first micro-brewery tourist experience following Western Downs Regional Council’s approval… read more
Structural failings force Council to cancel MyALL 107 Redevelopment 02 Feb 2022 2 February, 2022 Western Downs Regional Council has today made the decision to cancel the planned MyALL107 redevelopment after a… read more
Outstanding Western Downs locals recognised with major accolades 27 Jan 2022 26 January 2022 The incredible efforts of two Western Downs residents are being celebrated, with the Regional Citizen of the… read more
Funding partnership to deliver revitalisation of Chinchilla Cultural Precinct 20 Jan 2022 20 January, 2022 Chinchilla’s key cultural hub will be revitalised as part of a $8.4 million project to be delivered… read more
Celebrate on the Western Downs this Australia Day 07 Jan 2022 The Western Downs is the place to be this Australia Day, as communities across the region step out for a… read more