Council approves design vision for new Dalby Cultural Centre Published on 22 November 2024 Western Downs Regional Council will progress to detailed design for the new cultural centre in Thomas Jack Park, Dalby.Council released the draft concept design scheme for broad public consultation in October and a decision to proceed to detailed design for the new cultural centre facilities was unanimously endorsed during its Ordinary Meeting in Tara yesterday. Tagged as: , Major Projects
Bell goes "big" to celebrate new tourist attraction Published on 11 November 2024 The Western Downs town of Bell is going big this weekend to celebrate the unveiling of its new tourism attraction the 'Big Blade'.Free giant games, jumping castle, sausage sizzle and a range of supersized activities will be on offer at the 'Big Blade' grand reveal this Saturday, 16 November, from 10am to 12pm, at the historic Bell Railway Station site. Tagged as: , Media Release
Western Downs invited to share digital connectivity experiences Published on 05 November 2024 Mobile phone reception, internet speed, the range of internet service providers… Western Downs Regional Council is inviting the community to share their experiences with mobile and digital connectivity to help advocate for better telecommunications across the region. Tagged as: , Major Projects
Splash into Spring at the Western Downs Pools Parties Published on 31 October 2024 Western Downs Regional Council and LSA have partnered up to provide residents with a fun way to cool down with popular Regional Pool Parties returning this spring. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Region's history an open book on Libraries' new online platform Published on 21 October 2024 Western Downs Libraries' popular online archive of historical photographs, the Picture Western Downs collection, will soon become more accessible to residents as it moves to the new Recollect platform. Tagged as: , Media Release
Western Downs to host Remembrance Day services across the Region 2024 Published on 10 October 2024 Western Downs residents are invited to come together and attend one of the many services being held across the region this Remembrance Day to honour the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our nation’s freedom. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Rural Realities Winners Published on 04 October 2024 The region's top creative minds have been recognised with the announcement of the winners of the 2024 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Media Release
Get ready to grow with the return of the Adopt a Street Tree Program! Published on 03 October 2024 Western Downs Regional Council is partnering with its residents once again to ‘spruce up their streets’ with the Adopt a Street Tree program, which has seen over 8,000 trees adopted by residents since 2017. Tagged as: , Media Release
Landmark transaction secures future of Western Downs community housing Published on 02 October 2024 Access to quality community housing services will be secured across the Western Downs thanks to a landmark transfer of Western Downs Regional Council's community housing portfolio to not-for-profit specialist housing provider Community Housing (Qld) Ltd (CHQL). Tagged as: , Media Release