Latest Western Downs Regional Council News

Community to have their say on Council communications and engagement
First Indigenous Councillor For Western Downs
Anzac Day To Be Commemorated Across Region
Mayor Andrew Smith new Mayor, three new Councillors for WDRC
Strong Community Partnerships To Build Region’s Future
Western Downs Regional Council brings movie magic to Mary’s Place
Council welcomes latest cohort of trainees and apprentices
Fresh Opportunity For Prime Dalby Recreational Space
Waste levies waived for Moreton Bay, Western Downs councils
Outstanding Western Downs citizens honoured in Australia Day Awards
Score a laugh with footy legend Nick “The Honey Badger” Cummins
New site selected for Chinchilla Aquatic Centre replacement
Council encourages pet paw-rents to avoid barking up the wrong tree
Second micro-brewery approved for Chinchilla
$6 million bushfire recovery package for southern Queensland
Local champions recognised as part of 2024 Australia Day Awards
Western Downs set to come alive this Australia Day
Council opens doors with Youth Employment Success program
Free workshops to increase awareness of feral pig impacts
Revitalised cultural precinct to boost Chinchilla’s vibrant community
CEO Statement – Mayor Paul McVeigh Retirement Announcement
Community invited to have say on future of Chinchilla Aquatic Centre
Western Downs takes the leading role in annual celebration of stories
Chinchilla celebrates completion of revitalised Cultural Precinct
Have your say on future water projects as part of the Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment
Local green thumbs invited to cultivate new skills & grow connections
Council roadshow supports business wellbeing on the Western Downs
Temporary Housing established to support Western Downs fire victims
Bushfire assistance extended for Southern Queensland farmers and councils
Bushfire support extended for impacted residents in Western and Darling Downs
Bushfire disaster support activated for impacted residents in Western and Darling Downs
Western Queensland to share in boosted $300 million infrastructure funding
Beat Heat this Spring with Western Downs Pool Parties
Return of water tank rebates makes a splash in Western Downs community
Seniors in the region honoured with festivities during Seniors Month
Western Downs residents urged to get ‘Ready Together’
Site selected for brand new cultural centre at Dalby
Revitalised Tara Aquatic Centre now complete
New cultural precinct backed by community vision
TRC, LGI highlight benefits of landfill gas re-use project
Online lifeline for residents in times of need
Rejuvenated Adopt a Street Tree Program set to bloom this spring
Popular art exhibition returns to add creative flair to Tara
Essence of Western Downs artists to go on show at Exhibition opening
Pest Management professionals gather on Western Downs
Veil drops on new community space for Dalby
Agritourism Workshop opens doors for unique rural opportunities
Shine light on local this Australia Day