Shine a light on a local – Nominate them for an award now!

Shine a light on a local – Nominate them for an award now!

2021 Regional Young Citizen of the Year Karsten Duvel alongside Mayor Paul McVeigh Council is seeking the community’s help to recognise local legends who make the Western Downs the wonderful place it is by nominating them for the 2022 Australia Day Awards.
Western Downs Regional Council
1 Sep 2021
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Popular local music competition returns

Popular local music competition returns

2020 winner Ben Slater performing at Groovin’ in the Garden Following the success of last year’s Groovin’ from the Garage competition, Western Downs Regional Council is inviting local artists to get g…
Western Downs Regional Council
1 Sep 2021
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Revitalised tourism landmark for Miles nearing completion

Revitalised tourism landmark for Miles nearing completion

Visitors to Miles will now be greeted with an enhanced tourist experience, with works to reinvigorate the Miles Visitor Information Centre and Historical Village Museum nearing completion.
Western Downs Regional Council
31 Aug 2021
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Council welcomes 14 new Australians to the region

Council welcomes 14 new Australians to the region

Cr Carolyn Tillman, Jen Casilum, Rhoda Casilum, Jeckjick Casilum, Mayor Paul McVeigh The Western Downs has officially welcomed 14 new Australian citizens as part of a special Citizenship Ceremony held…
Western Downs Regional Council
29 Aug 2021
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Funding builds Western Downs arts community

Funding builds Western Downs arts community

25 August, 2021 Western Downs Regional Council is backing local artists as part of a longstanding partnership with the Queensland Government to promote the role and value of arts, culture and heritage…
Western Downs Regional Council
25 Aug 2021
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Major revitalisation to beautify Waterloo Plain Environmental Park

Major revitalisation to beautify Waterloo Plain Environmental Park

Wandoan local Murray Henry from MKH Plant Hire which has delivered a large portion of the upgrade works 25 August, 2021 A stunning hidden gem at the northern entry of the Western Downs is being revita…
Western Downs Regional Council
24 Aug 2021
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Council showcase commitment to buying local with Procurement Roadshow

Council showcase commitment to buying local with Procurement Roadshow

Western Downs Regional Council is promoting the importance of buying local, with a recent roadshow promoting the various procurement opportunities available to a range of local businesses.
Western Downs Regional Council
24 Aug 2021
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Council throws support behind new small business initiative

Council throws support behind new small business initiative

23 August, 2021 Western Downs Regional Council will join a state-wide movement to formally recognise and support small businesses and...
Western Downs Regional Council
23 Aug 2021
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Digital billboards light up community groups across the region

Digital billboards light up community groups across the region

19 August 2021 Community groups across the Western Downs are being promoted to more people than ever before, thanks to...
Western Downs Regional Council
23 Aug 2021
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