Wanting to make the most of the last few weeks of Autumn? ๐
The Western Downs is packed with green spaces to visit. Splash around at the Chinchilla Botanic Parklands, have a picnic at Jandowae Park or cycle around the Tara Lagoon Parklands. ๐ณ
You can make a day trip, or if youโre looking for something closer to home, check out our website ๐ wdrc.au/Parks
Have your say on Council's animal keeping laws!
How many pets you can have depends on your property size and location under current local laws. Should rules be the same for everyone? Share your thoughts. ๐
Link in bio! โ๏ธ
๐๐โโฌ How many pets you can have depends on your property size and location under current local laws. Should rules be the same for everyone? Share your thoughts ๐ in bio!
Local contractors are leading the charge on Dalbyโs new cultural centre, bringing fresh life to Thomas Jack Park and keeping the benefits right here in the community. ๐
Get excited for a future packed with a library, art gallery, cinema, and more - supported by a $14.19 million boost from the Queensland Government! ๐๐ฌ๐ณ
Follow this fantastic project as it progresses: link in bio.
@GrowingQld
The Dalby Cultural Centre project is funded with the support of the Queensland Government in association with Western Downs Regional Council.
Autumn on the Western Downs hits differently ๐ ๐
As the evening temperatures drop, the sunsets turn spectacularโฆ wide open skies painted in gold, crimson and soft lavender across the paddocks.
Itโs the perfect excuse to take the scenic route home or head out for a short evening drive with the windows down.
From country backroads to our beautiful lakes and lagoons, thereโs something special about watching the sun dip below the horizon out here.
No crowds. No rush. Just fresh air, endless skies and a reminder to slow down for a moment.
Tag your favourite sunset spot on the Western Downs ๐
#WesternDowns #QueenslandCountry #Experience WesternDowns
๐ข Weโre launching the largest review of local laws our region has ever seen. Have your say and help ensure our laws remain fair, practical and fit for today.
Link in bio. ๐
#LocalLawsReview #GoodGovernance #CommunityEngagement #WesternDowns
The Chinchilla Cultural Centre is a community hub - home to a library, cinema and art gallery. ๐ ๐ฅ ๐จ
It was delivered with support from the Federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program - but that funding is set to end on June 30 unless itโs replaced.
With the Federal Budget being handed down tonight, councils are sounding the alarm on behalf of their communities. ๐จ
Retreat in the Mountains ๐ฟ๐โฐ๏ธ
Dreaming of a reset? The Writersโ Retreat (20 June, Bunya Mountains) is a souldeep creative escape with Merinda Dutton + poet Matt Hetherington.
Write. Wander. Breathe mountain air. And discover the story only he story only you can tell. โ๏ธ๐ฟ
Plus โ Short Story Comp closes 17 May! Get those words in.
๐๏ธ link in bio
#WritersRetreat #BunyaMountains #WordsOutWest2026 #ExperienceWesternDowns #westerndownslibraries #morethanbooks
Who let the dogs out? ๐ถ
Join us on Saturday 16 May for a relaxed, family-friendly event with free microchipping, fun competitions, demonstrations and activities for all ages. ๐
โREMEMBER: all dogs must be on a lead and supervised at all times.
Find out more ๐ via the events section of our website.
๐๐ด๐ด๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ ๐ช๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ญ๐บ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ต๐ฉ-๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ช๐ด๐ข๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ฆ๐ค๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ด.
A proud milestone for the Western Downs ๐
The Ekka Prime Beef Competition will be judged at the Dalby Regional Saleyards, celebrating 85 years of the saleyards and 150 years of the Ekka. ๐
Showcasing the strength of our local beef industry and region ๐ช Learn more ๐ wdrc.au/ekka-prime-beef
#ExperienceWesternDowns #itsthepeoplethatmakeit
๐ญ Tickets are now on sale!
Fractured Fairytales stage show will be turning Chinchilla Cultural Centre upside down and offering a modern twist on the stories we love.
The production will also deliver two interactive workshops for local high school students on Friday 26 June, making live theatre more accessible than ever.
๐๏ธ Be part of an unforgettable night of storytelling, creativity and laughter. Adults $5 | children free.
Link in bio. ๐
