Winton Mayor welcomes celebrations
The Winton Shire Council is thrilled to celebrate 150 years of European settlement with our wonderful community — past and present.
This milestone is...
Liveable Winton
Winton has facilities and services for all.
In 1880, the first police officers were stationed in town, with the barracks built in 1881.
Water is the...
Reflections on a long-lasting friendship
The news about Ray Hermann getting his own statue in Winton has travelled far and wide.
One of Ray’s dearest friends is Roslyn Lindsay, wife...
Why is Winton special?
For the past 60 years, the Winton Shire has prioritised its active tourism scheme, among many other initiatives.
Thanks to numerous tourism developments in...
Health advice on polluted floodwaters
Heavy rain and flooding across Western Queensland have prompted health authorities to issue a timely reminder to affected residents to look after their safety...
Showcasing outback talent
The 2025 John Villiers Outback Art Prize Awards and Exhibition brought together artists, judges, and spectators at Winton’s Waltzing Matilda Centre on Saturday, 23...
Red Dirt morning tea still a-goer
To mark Winton’s 150th celebration, Red Dirt Tours will run its regular schedule plus additional Rangelands Rifts and Sunset Tours.
Winton Shire Council also organised...
Winton’s rich history in photographs
Step back in time and explore the rich 150-year history of Winton through this photo special.
Pictures courtesy of Winton Shire Council, Jeff Close...
Littleproud praises flood response
Maranoa MP and Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud has praised local government leaders for their handling of Western Queensland's flood crisis.
Mr Littleproud has visited...
Longreach Dialysis Unit to be officially opened
Two kidney patients have been able to relocate back to the Longreach area after the opening of a new lifesaving renal unit.
The three-chair,...
Waltz over to centre
Patrons visiting the Waltzing Matilda Centre on Sunday, 6 April, are in for an extra special treat, with the Annual Waltzing Matilda Day being...
2025 extreme weather claims reach $1.2 billion
New data released this week by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows that insurance losses from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and February’s North Queensland...
Australian Conservation Foundation disingenuous at best
Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers has condemned the Australian Conservation Foundation for its latest misleading campaign against Australian cattle producers.
AgForce Cattle president...
