Council seeks community guidance on Thomas Jack Park master plan Published on 03 July 2024 Western Downs residents are invited to help shape the design of Dalby's new cultural centre at Thomas Jack Park, and guide future upgrades to amenities and play equipment, to inform a masterplan for the broader Thomas Jack Park Precinct. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Environment , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Infrastructure , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates
Location of Dalby's new Cultural Centre announced Published on 21 June 2024 After an extensive engagement process and strongly guided by community feedback, the location of Dalby’s future Cultural Centre has been decided, with Western Downs Regional Council progressing concept planning of new cultural facilities in Thomas Jack Park. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Environment , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates
Disaster Recovery Efforts Earn Council Top Teamwork Award Published on 24 May 2024 Western Downs Regional Council's exceptional disaster response and recovery efforts during the 2023-24 bushfires and floods have earned the organisation the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Teamwork Award at the LGMA Awards for Excellence Gala at Brisbane last night. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Release
Community called on to vote for Wandoan as 'Top Tiny Tourism Town' Published on 13 May 2024 Wandoan has been named as a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) 2024 Top Tourism Town Awards and residents now have until 17 May to help the town take out the top gong in the 'Top Tiny Tourism Town' category. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release
Anzac Day to be commemorated across the region Published on 04 April 2024 Communities across the Western Downs will come together this Anzac Day to pay tribute to the brave service men and women who have served and sacrificed in defence of our nation's values and freedom. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Release
Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition 2024 OPEN for entries Published on 03 April 2024 The Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition has officially opened for entries today with the theme Rural Realities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
Mayor Andrew Smith new Mayor, three new Councillors for WDRC Published on 02 April 2024 The Western Downs has spoken and in a resounding vote of confidence, Deputy Mayor Andrew Smith has been declared as the new Mayor of the region following the 2024 local government election. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Announcements, Media Release
Western Downs Regional Council brings movie magic to Mary's Place Published on 29 February 2024 Mary's Place, a beloved community space that was officially opened in August 2023, is set to transform into a vibrant outdoor cinema space with the launch of free monthly Movies@Mary's. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release
Council welcomes latest cohort of trainees and apprentices Published on 26 February 2024 Eighteen enthusiastic individuals have launched into their careers at Western Downs Regional Council as part of Council's popular Kickstart Programme. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release