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Darling Downs South West Queensland
2024–2025 Regional Community Forums
Expressions of interest for 2024–2025 Regional Community Forum membership were open from 6 November to 1 December 2023.
We will announce new 2024–2025 Regional Community Forum members in each of the seven regions in early 2024.
It’s really got me in touch with what’s going on in our whole region, not just my backyard. Charlene Keller - Darling Downs South West Queensland Regional Community Forum member
Hear from Forum members
Hear from 2022–2023 Regional Community Forum members about how getting involved creates real impact for your community. Forum members come from diverse places and backgrounds, ages and experiences but they work together for their common goal of making a difference in their region.
About the region
Almost 314,000 people populate Queensland’s Darling Downs South West region which encompasses major rural centres such as Toowoomba, Dalby, Warwick, Roma, Goondiwindi and Charleville.
This region is a strong economic hub supported by agricultural and livestock industries in addition to tourism, renewable energy production and mining operations. Further supporting this economic vibrancy is a robust and innovative manufacturing sector.
Many beautiful landscapes and enchanting country towns pepper this part of Queensland, attracting holiday makers all year round.
