Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment drives business innovation Published on 15 August 2024 Business improvement and innovation is at the heart of a proposed major amendment to the Western Downs Planning Scheme. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Not long until Accelerate Manufacturing makes its return to the region Published on 17 May 2024 Accelerate Manufacturing: Western Down Manufacturing Conference will return to the Dalby Events Centre on 29 May for its third consecutive year, bringing together industry experts to drive discussions on emerging trends and opportunities within the sector. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, 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
Strong community partnerships to build the region's future Published on 12 March 2024 Western Downs Regional Council is securing long-term liveability for the region through a new Communities Partnering Framework which sets the standard for doing business in the region. Tagged as: , Official Statement , Business & Economy, 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
Fresh opportunity for prime Dalby recreational space Published on 22 February 2024 Western Downs Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to explore opportunities to transform an under-utilized parcel of land in a prime recreational area at Dalby. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment , Media Release
Second micro-brewery approved for Chinchilla Published on 16 January 2024 Chinchilla is set to become the home of not one but two micro-breweries following Council's approval this month of a second such venue for the - region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release
YES! Returns to the Western Downs to ignite youth entrepreneurship Published on 16 January 2024 Following the success of last year's Young Entrepreneur Summit, which saw the participation of nearly 300 young locals, Council is pleased to again be partnering with the Australian School of Entrepreneurship to bring the extraordinary youth entrepreneurship and leadership Summit workshop to the Western Downs. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Release
Unleash your potential and Kickstart your Career with Council! Published on 06 September 2023 Western Downs residents are being urged to consider seeking a traineeship or apprenticeship with Western Downs Regional Council, as the highly successful 'Kickstart your Career' initiative kicks off for the year 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Release