Let the 'Whispers in the Wind' Inspire Your Winning Story in 2025! Published on 19 December 2024 Local storytellers are invited to let their creativity flow and their imaginations glow by entering the 2025 Words Out West Short Story Competition. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
Council facility Christmas closures 2024 Published on 19 December 2024 During the Christmas and New Year festive period, some Council facilities will be closed or operating under adjusted opening hours. Tagged as: , Announcements
First look at the Chinchilla Aquatic Precinct draft concept masterplan Published on 17 December 2024 Western Downs Regional Council has revealed the draft concept masterplan for the new Chinchilla Aquatic Precinct and is seeking broad community feedback on the design of the new facility. Tagged as: , Media Release
New digs, more days, and a literary extravaganza! Published on 11 December 2024 Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest is set to impress again in March 2025 with an expanded program and a host of exciting new events. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
New Council customer service centre hours 2025 Published on 05 December 2024 Western Downs Regional Council is introducing new face-to-face service hours across all of its customer service centres effective Thursday, 2 January 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements
WDRC team member wins industry recognised award Published on 03 December 2024 Western Downs Regional Council's nominations in several categories in the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Queensland and Northern Territory (IPWEA-QNT) Excellence Awards has seen team member Warwick Taylor named Team Member of the Year. Tagged as: , Media Release
Council delivers 2023/24 Annual Report Published on 28 November 2024 Western Downs Regional Council has adopted its Annual Report for the 2023/24 financial year, showcasing the organisation's continued commitment delivering legacy infrastructure, quality essential services and financial stability for the region. Tagged as: , Media Release
Celebrate the Festive Season on the Western Downs Published on 28 November 2024 The Western Downs will be brimming with festive cheer this holiday season, offering a range of family-friendly community events and activities that will spread joy throughout the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release
Chinchilla Botanic Parkland recognised with sixth international award Published on 26 November 2024 For the sixth year running, Chinchilla Botanic Parkland has cemented its reputation as a world-class green space, earning its sixth consecutive Green Flag Award.As one of only a handful of Green Flag-recognised parks in Australia, the award recognises the much-loved Chinchilla parkland on the international stage for setting the benchmark standard for management of its outdoor space. Tagged as: , Media Release