The new LIVE Western Downs magazine, launching today, celebrates the region's quality lifestyle, strong, diverse economy and active, vibrant communities.
Available now at Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles Visitor Information Centres, LIVE Western Downs magazine showcases the region's diversity, charming towns, renowned agricultural industry, and unique destination events and festivals.
The new magazine was published by Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council and showcases the incredible diversity and rich offerings of the region to residents, visitors, businesses, and potential developers.
Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Andrew Smith said the Western Downs has become a hub for people looking to build their success in range of industries from health, education, agriculture, energy, sport and infrastructure.
"Bursting with innovation, the Western Downs is a leader in agriculture, intensive agriculture, energy and manufacturing," Mayor Smith said.
"The magazine takes a look at these different industries and our incredibly diverse business community, as well as the world class events such as Big Skies and the Chinchilla Melon Festival, that proactively advance our region as a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to live.
"Calling the Western Downs home comes with many advantages for families: excellent schools and healthcare facilities, first-class arts and culture, award winning parks, open spaces and recreation facilities, and energetic locals who are proud of where we live.
"LIVE Western Downs magazine captures the essence of our region and highlights Council's commitment to quality lifestyle, sustainability and future economic growth."
TSBE Executive Director Dr John McVeigh said the Western Downs offers the perfect mix of lifestyle and commercial opportunity.
"The Western Downs has built its reputation as the place to do business and among its key strengths is the region's resilient and diverse economy, skilled workforce and a track record of low unemployment," Dr McVeigh said.
"TSBE are proud to partner with Western Downs Regional Council to produce LIVE Western Downs to celebrate and highlight the incredible opportunities and the fantastic lifestyle on offer in this thriving region."
LIVE Western Downs magazine is available from Visitor Information Centres in Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles, local Real Estate Agents and the Dalby Chambers of Commerce.
The magazine is also available to read online: Western Downs Queensland.
