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Welcome to Winton

Winton is located in Central Western Queensland on the Landsborough Highway, 178 kilometres north-west of Longreach, and approximately 1,353 kilometres from Brisbane City; covering 53,935 square kilometres and boasting a population of around 1,600 people.

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Facility Hire

Winton has a wide range of venues, both indoor and outdoor for hire to suit any occasion.

Child Care

Little Swaggies Child Care Centre offers early childhood education and child care.

Community Care Services (CCS)

Winton Shire Council are approved providers for a range of home care services.

Library

The Library has a selection of books, DVDs, cd’s, print services and public computers.

Winton Cemetery

Council services and maintains the Winton Historic Cemetery is situated in Cork Street.

Recreational Areas

Winton boasts a number of sports facilities. All of which hold regular events.

Emergency Services

Contacts for Ambulance, Police and Fire as well as other essential services.

Plans & Strategies

Click on the button below to view Council's Plans & Strategies.

Other Services

Click here to view a list of services available in the Winton Shire.

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Featured News

What's been happening at Winton Shire Council recently.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF COUNCIL

Published on 20 November 2025

In accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012 Notice of Meetings and Agendas for Councillors or Committee Members, notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Winton.

Notice to Ratepayers 25.09

Published on 29 September 2025

All property owners in the Winton Shire are advised that Rate Notices for the current half year were issued on 4 September 2025.

Notice to Ratepayers

Published on 04 September 2025

Winton Shire Council advises all property owners that Rate Notices for the current half-year have now been issued.
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Council Departments

For more information about Winton Shire Councils departments, browse through the links below.

Parks & Facilities

Winton boasts a large selection of parks, shaded play areas and sporting facilities.

Youth & Recreation

Winton Council actively engage with the young people of the Winton Community.

Child Care

Little Swaggies ChildCare supports and promotes access to high quality and flexible early childhood.

Economic Development

Winton support a large variety of initiatives that increase and promote the economic development.

Community & Health

Council provide a large range of community and health services from the Winton Neighbourhood Centre.

Administration Services

The Winton Shire Council office and Council Chambers are located at 75 Vindex Street.
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