Winton wonder wall catches eye
As Winton gears up for the Winton 150 celebrations from the 6-13 April, an eyecatching info wall has appeared on the bypass road, promoting...
Small part of big flood
Well, Mother Nature certainly gave me something to write about this week.
We have been part of this massive ‘rain event’ which has hit Western...
Dillon welcomes 150 years
The Winton 150 Years Celebration promises to have something for everyone, marking the history, resilience and progress of this vibrant community.
With a variety of...
Winton the town to quench a hard-earned thirst
Winton probably has more hotels per square inch of thirst than any other town of similar size.
Indeed, there is an arid stretch of about...
Once a Wintonite, always a Wintonite
One of the features of the Winton community is encapsulated by the phrase, “once a Wintonite, always a Wintonite.”
The distance to Brisbane and Longreach...
Growing bush kids
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For our bush kids every moment is a chance to grow — not just physically, but emotionally too.
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History brought to book
Winton is the Outback Book Capital with 60 books of history, short stories and novels in print and available. As part of its contribution...
Inland seas in the outback
The small Queensland town of Eromanga bills itself as Australia’s town furthest from the sea. But this week, an ocean of freshwater arrived.
Monsoon-like weather...
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...
Answering the call: volunteer ambulance drivers serving Aramac
Volunteering as an ambulance driver in the small Central West Queensland town of Aramac is more than just a role - it is a...
