Dalby, the biggest town in the region is home to the second largest cattle saleyards in Australia.

The Western Downs Regional Council's Corporate Office is situated at 30 Marble Street, Dalby.

[3] Western Downs Region was created in March 2008 as a result of the report of the Local Government Reform Commission released in July 2007.

Originally called Dalby Region, a name change to Western Downs was approved in August 2009.

1 – shared with the Shire of Banana The Western Downs Regional Council operates public libraries at Bell, Chinchilla, Dalby, Jandowae, Meandarra, Miles, Moonie, Tara, and Wandoan.