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The Winton Region

Winton is located in Central Western Queensland on the Landsborough Highway, 178 kilometres north-west of Longreach, 472 kilometres south-east of Mount Isa and approximately 1,353 kilometres from Brisbane City.

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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.

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Child Care

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

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Community Care Services (CCS)

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

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Library

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

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Winton Cemetery

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

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Recreational Areas

Winton boasts a number of sports facilities. All of which hold regular events and are open to residents and visitors alike.

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Parks & Facilities

Winton boasts a large selection of parks, shaded play areas and sporting facilities. The Eric Lenton Memorial Sports & Recreational grounds and the Winton Memorial Pool are augmented by the showgrounds, undercover sports hall at the school, skatepark, tennis courts and squash courts.

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Youth & Recreation

Winton Council actively engage with the young people of the Winton Community by providing resources, support and leadership. Developmental and Vacation Care as well as annual celebrations such as National Youth Week, NAIDOC Week and Shockwave Workshops are also delivered by this program.

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Child Care

Little Swaggies Child Care supports and promotes access to high quality and flexible early childhood education. The Centre operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm five days a week and has before and after school care for children as well as holiday care throughout the year.

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Economic Development

Winton Council support a large variety of initiatives that increase and promote the region’s economic development. Council have a deep commitment and investment in the film, tourism, agricultural and energy sectors. Council also have a range of programs to support small and medium businesses.

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Community & Health

Council provide a large range of community and health services from the Winton Neighbourhood Centre. These services provide domestic assistance, personal care, respite, social support, home maintenance and nursing for the elderly, disabled, disadvantaged and for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people.

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Administration Services

The Winton Shire Council office and Council Chambers are located at 75 Vindex Street. Various Council functions such as payroll, creditors, debtors, rates, human resources and financial services operate at this office. All public enquiries should be directed to the staff at this office.

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