Winton Shire Council

Mayor Ed Warren

Welcome to the Winton Shire Council Web Site.

This site is designed to inform residents, citizens and other interested people of the activities, goals and other information relevant to the Winton Shire Council. It is a work in progress and is updated regularly, so put us in your favourites and keep an eye on our activities.

In brief Winton Shire is a large locale of some 54,000 square kilometres located in western Queensland Australia. Our major town is Winton located 22 degrees 30 minutes south, 144 degrees 22 minutes east – check Google maps.

Winton is the birth place of Qantas, the home of Waltzing Matilda and of late the source of major dinosaur fossils finds. We also offer great hospitality and a real bush experience.

Below are links to web sites that will interest residents, guests and visitors:

• Lark Quarry
• Waltzing Matilda Centre
• Experience Winton
• Australian Age of Dinosaurs 
• The Outback Way

Explore our sites and get a feel for our lifestyle. Then come visit us.