Major upgrades announced for Western Downs aquatic facilities Published on 12 March 2025 Five key Western Downs aquatic facilities are set to undergo more than $1 million in upgrades and remediation works over the next few months. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works , Major Projects , Media Release , Project Updates
Reel in relaxation at Tara Lagoon - a pet-friendly fishing paradise Published on 05 March 2025 Anglers from across the state are immersed in the soft golden light of a misty early morning sunrise along Tara Lagoon, where fishing at first light creates ripples along the glassy Undulla Creek. Tagged as: , Media Release
Raise a Glass with Stephanie Trethewey at Books & Bubbles 2025 Published on 27 February 2025 Sip on chilled bubbly, savour hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with talented authors, presenters, and fellow festival attendees at the sparkling Books & Bubbles event with Stephanie Trethewey on Saturday 15 March from 6.30pm to 10pm. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
New operating partner for Western Downs aquatic centres Published on 27 February 2025 Belgravia Leisure has been appointed as the new operating partner for Western Downs Regional Council's six aquatic centre facilities in Dalby, Chinchilla, Jandowae, Miles, Tara and Wandoan following a public tender process. Tagged as: , Media Release
Greater higher education opportunities for the Western Downs Published on 25 February 2025 The Western Downs community has celebrated a major milestone in regional education last week with the official opening of the Country Universities Centre (CUC) in Chinchilla. Tagged as: , Media Release
WDRC shops local to deliver landmark flood recovery program Published on 21 February 2025 Western Downs Regional Council is in the final stages of completing one of the largest flood recovery programs in Queensland utilising highly skilled local contractors to ensure the region's roads are safe and well maintained. Tagged as: , Improvement Works , Media Release , Project Updates
2025 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition entries now open! Published on 14 February 2025 Calling all artists! 2025 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition now open for entries.Artists and creatives across the Western Downs are invited to get their creative juices flowing and enter the 2025 Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition with the theme Disrupt. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Media Release
Settle into a Schooner and Story with Gordon Bray Published on 13 February 2025 The Windsor Hotel in Dalby will be hosting an exclusive night of 'Schooners & Stories' with international Rugby Union broadcaster Gordon Bray on Saturday 8 March at 6.30pm as part of the Words Out West Western Downs Readers and Writers Festival. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Release
Make a Splash this Summer at the Western Downs pool parties Published on 28 January 2025 Grab your buddies, your favourite beach towel, and get ready to beat the summer heat at the Western Downs Regional Council pool parties! Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Release