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Western Downs library services earn top State library award

Published on 17 April 2025

Western Downs Regional Council’s library services team has been honoured with a third Queensland Public Library Association (QPLA) award since 2021 for excellence and innovation in community library services.

Free stand-up comedy event for Warra, Wandoan and Moonie

Published on 16 April 2025

The acclaimed ‘Not Just for Laughs’ comedy roadshow is set to bring its unique blend of humour and mental health awareness to the communities of Warra, Wandoan, and Moonie from 30 May to 1 June 2025.

Online workshops address retention of workers in the Western Downs

Published on 15 April 2025

Western Downs Regional Council is holding a series of digital workshops to address the challenges of attracting and retaining young workers in key industries like agriculture, construction, energy, aged care and health services.

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Events

Anzac Day 2025

25 April 2025

Communities across the Western Downs are invited to honour the services of Australian and New Zealand men and women who have, and continue to, bravely defend our values and freedom as part of this year's ANZAC Day commemorations.

Council Connect

14 May 2025

Join your WDRC Councillors and Executive Team to chat about what's important to you and your community.

Accelerate Manufacturing Conference 2025

21 May 2025

This free manufacturing conference is returning for its fourth year offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to accelerate industry growth, identify and enable opportunities that facilitate industry leading trials and cross-sectoral networking.

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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.

Chinchilla Splash Park Open

On Display Indefinitely

Council wishes to advise that the Chinchilla Botanic Parkland Splash Park is open after unscheduled maintenance.

Council thanks the community for its patience and understanding. For more information contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).

Tanderra Lawn Cemetery Upgrades

On Display Indefinitely

The round-a-bout at the Tanderra Lawn Cemetery in Chinchilla is set to be upgraded into an ashes interment garden, to provide a sustainable option for disposal in line with Council's Corporate plan.

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