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Published on 16 January 2025
Families in Western Downs can now commemorate relatives who served in the Australian Armed Forces with a special, lasting tribute at the Myall Remembrance Park Services Memorial Wall
Published on 15 January 2025
The Words Out West Festival sees the return of its highly anticipated Writers Retreat on Saturday 22 March 2025, featuring the renowned author and writing mentor, Sarah Armstrong.
Published on 14 January 2025
The new LIVE Western Downs magazine, launching today, celebrates the region's quality lifestyle, strong, diverse economy and active, vibrant communities.
21 January 2025
The award-winning Words Out West returns in 2025! For readers, writers, and word-lovers alike, right here on the Western Downs. Make it a literary trip to remember and experience Western Downs, where it’s the people
23 January 2025
Join us to learn about the serious threat of fire ants and how we can work together to protect our community.
26 January 2025
Join your neighbours and other residents of the Western Downs in celebrating our fantastic country on Australia Day, Sunday 26 January 2025. All across our region you can find events, activities and celebrations which aim to recognise, celebrate and reflect on our great achievements and reconnect with what it means to be Australian.
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Council wishes to advise that on the second Tuesday of every month commencing Tuesday 12th of March, the Customer Contact Centre will be closing slightly earlier at 3pm. This includes the phone team and Dalby, Chinchilla & Tara Customer Service Centre front counter operations.
Please be advised that road upgrade works (gravel resheeting) for Hayden Street, (between Blaxland Rd and Winton St East) Dalby, is commencing mid January with an estimated completion date in late January 2025, weather permitting.
Please be advised that road upgrade works are scheduled for Edward Street, Chinchilla, with a commencement date in November and estimated completion date in late March 2025, weather permitting.
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We would love your feedback on a range of projects and strategies that are under way for the Western Downs Region.
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This budget invests in service delivery, vital infrastructure and new capital projects.
After extensive engagement, the location of Dalby’s future Cultural Centre has been decided.
Share your views and experiences with digital connectivity and telecommunications across the region.
