Western Downs Regional Council is extending its local employment by opening two traineeship positions for people with a disability. As… read more

17 December 2018 Western Downs Libraries have received the ‘Tech Savvy for Seniors’ grant from Telstra and the State Library… read more

12 December 2018 Former Diesel Apprentice Josiah Gaul received the Mobile Plant and Diesel Fitting Apprentice of the Year Award… read more

12 December 2018 Two of Tara’s family favourite facilities are set to receive a facelift with funding approved under Western… read more

12 December 2018 After approving two more solar farms in the region, Western Downs Regional Council is creating more local… read more

12 December 2019 Chinchilla will receive over $360,000 worth of works in the new year. The Chinchilla Botanic Parklands, Big… read more

3 December 2018 Seven graduating Year 12 students can stay closer to their families and community while they study through… read more

3 December 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has approved works to be done to help residents living on gravel roads…. read more

29 November 2018 One of the Dalby community’s favourite events, the lighting of the Christmas Tree, is bound to raise… read more

27 November 2018 Residents will get into the Christmas spirit this year by coming together to enjoy the outdoor cinema. … read more

27 November 2018 Primary producers around Chinchilla will benefit from major upgrades to one of the region’s main roads. An… read more

21 November 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has cemented its reputation as the energy capital of Australia after approving the… read more

20 November 2018 There is a wide range of books to borrow from the Tara Library, but Grace Stewart wants… read more

14 November 2018  Music lovers today celebrated on the lawns of Jimbour House for the launch of Big Skies 2019,… read more

14 November 2018 There is no better way for kids to cool off leading into summer than during the Western… read more

14 November 2018  The Western Downs has Australia’s newest tourist attraction after The Big Melon was unveiled in Chinchilla today…. read more

13 November 2018 The hard work of talented artists from Chinchilla State High School is now proudly on display by… read more

07 November 2018 A new television advertising campaign aimed at attracting more visitors to the Western Downs will air this… read more

07 November 2018 Homecoming is a special war-themed exhibition currently being presented at the John Mullins Memorial Art Gallery at… read more

31 October 2018 The Fun Palaces 2018 series has been hailed a success after registering huge numbers this year. More… read more

07 November 2018 Drilling for a bore to tap into the Great Artesian Basin in Dalby will commence early next… read more

30 October 2018 The Tara Library is so much more than just an information centre for the community. The staff… read more

30 October 2018 Students from 15 Western Downs primary schools have taken part in an international festival with hundreds of… read more

25 October 2018 The township of Bell has been given a boost to its region with the approval of a… read more

29 October 2018 Whether you’re a potterer, gardener or budding horticulturalist, the Friends of the Botanic Parklands Reference Group are… read more

17 October 2018 Packed halls in three Western Downs towns were entertained by some of Australia’s most talented performers. The… read more

16 October 2018 An increased number of dogs have been reported missing after recent storms in the Western Downs. Western… read more

16 October 2018 There are many people in our community who put in countless hours of service, with no recognition…. read more

16 October 2018 Great events are a huge part of life on the Western Downs. The region is spoilt for… read more

16 October 2018 There is plenty of opportunity for school leavers to explore career options in their own backyard. Western… read more

11 October 2018 There is just one week left to get applications in for the Western Downs Regional Council traineeships… read more

10 October 2018 Following the success of their ‘Language to Literacy’ conference in May this year, Western Downs Libraries have… read more

9 October 2018 Families from across the Western Downs are looking forward to the next community movie night, hosted by… read more

9 October 2018 With the theme of ‘Through the Ages’ this year’s Fun Palaces events promise even more interactive activities… read more

9 October 2018 Free electronica music workshops, games, virtual reality graffiti and fantasy make-up will all be offered at the… read more

The newly refurbished Dalby Events Centre, formerly known as the Knowles Pavilion, opened Friday 5 October. The Knowles Pavilion was… read more

28 September 2018 You’ve heard the expression ‘the bigger the better’ and that’s what locals and visitors to Chinchilla may… read more

28 September 2018 A record-breaking number of drone-enthusiasts from across Australia descended into Dalby on Tuesday for the second biennial… read more

25 September 2018 Following a number of large-scale tenders awarded to Chinchilla locals, the Chinchilla Botanic Parklands project has welcomed… read more

25 September 2018 Following a decision from State Parliament last week, some parts of the Western Downs Regional Council area… read more

19 September Western Downs Regional Council is pleased to announce that $25,000 in funding has been secured through the Queensland… read more

19 September 2018 Western Downs Regional Council is again working to cultivate hope, strengthen resilience and lift the spirits of… read more

19 September 2018 The Western Downs annual Santa Gertrudis stud sale featured the best of the best sold at the… read more

14 September 2018 Tone, texture and technique will be on show in Chinchilla with the opening of the 2018 Western… read more

14 September 2018 After so much positive feedback from the Western Downs community, Council’s popular Adopt a Street Tree program… read more

14 September 2018 Western Downs Regional Council is calling for local true-blue community groups and organisations to submit their final… read more

13 September 2018 The third annual Chinchilla One Long Table Multicultural Food Festival is gearing up to become another wonderful… read more

4 September 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has teamed up with community groups across the region to bring free family… read more

Legendary chainsaw sculptor Matty G. will be creating a unique piece of art over four hours at the upcoming Back… read more

The ‘Game of Drones’ is becoming a huge recreational activity on weekends, an increasingly common sight in parks and on… read more

An enjoyable evening was had by guests who attended the biennial Bloomin’ Creative Showcase opening at the Tara Memorial Hall… read more

Swimfit Aquatic Centres across the Western Downs are going swimmingly with new classes being launched this Spring. Kevin Cook, Business… read more

31 August 2018 As the weather warms up, live music will be appearing at many community events across the Western… read more

29 August 2018 Western Downs has officially welcomed 15 new Australian citizens following the Citizenship Ceremony held in conjunction with… read more

24 August 2018 St Joseph’s Primary School in Chinchilla is gearing up for exciting facility upgrades, with their latest development… read more

24 August 2018 The People Like Us exhibition, held recently at the Dogwood Crossing, Miles Art Gallery has received record-breaking… read more

23 August 2018 Solar farms are a hot topic across the Western Downs, with several approvals plus new applications received… read more

21 August 2018 If you are thinking about nominating someone for next year’s Australia Day awards in the Western Downs,… read more

20 August 2018 Following National Science week, high school students across the Western Downs have been invited to submit their… read more

16 August 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has joined forces with some of Tara’s proudest community groups to deliver a… read more

14 August 2018 Dalby girl Shyann Doyle has her sights set on the State title, after winning the 2018 Darling… read more

18 July 2018 Named after Charles George Knowles, the Dalby Knowles Pavilion has been home to many of Dalby’s significant… read more

27 July 2018 An innovative group of Dalby State High School students has given the Jandowae Cemetery a facelift with… read more

26 July 2018 The long campaigned-for skate park is set to open in November and will be welcome news to… read more

26 July 2018 Chinchilla locals will benefit thanks to work generated locally through the companies who won tenders to deliver… read more

12 July 2018 With its $1.9 million makeover well underway and construction ahead of schedule, Dalby’s Knowles Pavilion is set… read more

5 July 2018 Those Western Downs producers doing it tough in the prevailing dry conditions can still take advantage of… read more

26 June 2018 New ground was broken this afternoon for Chinchilla and the Western Downs, with construction beginning on the… read more

20 June 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has handed down a fiscally responsible Budget that caters to the diverse needs… read more

20 June 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has cemented its reputation as one of the most financially responsible councils in… read more

20 June 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has handed down a Budget featuring 26 projects to be delivered for the… read more

20 June 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has handed down a sound financial Budget which includes major projects for the… read more

20 June 2018 Jandowae received funding allocation across several sectors when Western Downs Regional Council handed down its 2018/19 Budget… read more

20 June 2018 The significant road network linking Miles to valuable commerce and industry opportunities has received funding in the… read more

20 June 2018 Roads and public spaces in the Tara area are set for a revamp with Western Downs Regional… read more

20 June 2018 This financial year Western Downs Regional Council is spending $1.48 million on upgrading essential road, bridge and… read more

20 June 2018 Residents in Jandowae have given Western Downs Regional Council’s Adopt a Street Tree program two green thumbs… read more

20 June 2018 Visitors to the Bunya Mountains will be able to enjoy scenic views of the Western Downs with… read more

20 June 2018 In early 2019, residents and visitors to the Western Downs are going to have a stunning new… read more

20 June 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has taken the proactive step in this year’s Budget of planning an additional… read more

20 June 2018 Dalby’s public toilets will be getting some attention with Western Downs Regional Council announcing it will refurbish… read more

20 June 2018 It’s all hands on deck at the Dalby Knowles Pavilion with Western Downs Regional Council making progress… read more

20 June 2018 Meandarra residents will be able to visit passed loved ones in a peaceful setting thanks to upgrades… read more

20 June 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has continued its focus on great public spaces, with their 2018/19 Budget featuring… read more

1 June 2018 Chinchilla Netball Inc. is on a winning streak with Western Downs Regional Council announcing it will fund… read more

1 June 2018 People power has been heard this week with Western Downs Regional Council accepting a tender for the… read more

25 May 2018 Western Downs Regional Council’s award-winning planning scheme has made a global impact with renewables heavyweight Neoen approved… read more

15 May 2018 A Western Downs librarian has been elected President of Queensland Public Libraries Association (QPLA) demonstrating that regional… read more

22 May 2018 The Western Downs this week thanks the many volunteers who contribute to the great communities that residents… read more

14 May 2018 A pound pet given a second chance thanks to the extension of Western Downs Regional Council’s desexing… read more

23 April 2018 The countdown is on as the Western Downs’ inaugural Big Skies Festival approaches take off Council is… read more

Wednesday 18 April 2018 Next summer’s swimming season will start with a splash with Council announcing new management for the… read more

Wednesday 18 April 2018 Going out to catch a flick on the Western Downs will continue to be a favourite… read more

13 April 2018 The Western Downs is no stranger to putting on successful, large-scale events — as evidenced by the… read more

3 April 2018 Nothing beats dinner cooked on a bed of hot coals under a night sky filled with stars,… read more

23 March 2018 In just over five weeks, the inaugural Big Skies Festival will kick off with the renowned Dalby… read more

21 March 2018 Western Downs Regional Council is proposing to introduce new Local Law No. 8 (Waste Management) 2018 to… read more

26 February 2018 Western Downs Regional Council has welcomed one of its largest contingents of trainees and apprentices to the… read more

15 February 2018 Communities, industry and irrigators in the Western Downs have been given a slap in the face, after… read more

15 February 2017 Western Downs Regional Council is bringing more trees to the streets for their popular Adopt a Street… read more

14 February 2018 Delay disappointing but not end of the world. Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Paul McVeigh says news… read more

8 February 2018 The Western Downs is famous for unique events, and a new fleet of Council vehicles is proudly… read more

6 February 2017 Hopeless romantics, doting sweethearts or those just wanting to treat their loved ones on February 14 can… read more

2 February 2018 Western Downs Regional Council are helping to give unwanted and unclaimed pound pets their best chance at… read more

30 January 2018 The mystery surrounding one of our region’s most private historical homes is set to be revealed to… read more

29 January 2017 Visitors will soon be able to share their insta-worthy pictures of Jimbour Homestead from the steps of… read more

12 January 2017 Western Downs Regional Council has cast the net wider for eligible drought affected property owners to take… read more

9 January 2018 We’re packing up the Christmas decorations and pitching up the backyard cricket because Australia Day is on… read more