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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!

Council celebrates high-achieving Western Downs students

Published on 24 January 2025

Each year, Western Downs Regional Council welcomes selected high-achieving Year 12 Western Downs graduates home to the region as part of Council's inaugural Community Spirit Bursary.

Free platform helps Western Downs community share events and services

Published on 22 January 2025

Western Downs residents can now keep track of all the clubs, events and services in the Western Downs, thanks to the My Community Directory + Diary platform.

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Events

February Pool Parties 2025

02 February 2025

Western Downs Regional Council and LSA Venues have partnered to give residents a fun way to cool down, with the popular Regional Pool Parties returning this summer!

YES! 2025

13 February 2025

The Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES) aims to inspire the youth of the Western Downs to dream big, embrace their potential, and seize opportunities in business and their future careers.

Experience Movies@Mary's: a monthly outdoor movie session at Mary's Place. Join us for a free family-friendly community event enjoying a movie under the stars. It's the perfect opportunity for all ages to experience the charm of an outdoor cinema right here in our community.
Don't miss this unforgettable cinematic experience under the stars!

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Public Notices

2024 Customer Contact Centre Hours

On Display Indefinitely

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.

Road Works - Hayden Street, Dalby

On Display Indefinitely

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.

Road Works - Edward Street, Chinchilla

On Display Indefinitely

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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