Winton has seen gidgee bugs over the years but they’ve been notably absent for the past few years. Seeing them settle on the watchful Winton ornithopod, the Guardian of the Bridge at Dinosaur Canyon, it looks like these little visitors might be making a comeback! For those wondering, gidgee bugs are native Australian stink bugs from the "Cephaloplatus" genus. They’re attracted to artificial lights at night, which can make them an unwelcome visitor to town streets, homes and businesses. Hopefully

3.1K views · 175 reactions |  A bird’s eye view of Winton and the...

116K views · 964 reactions | Here's a high speed sneak peek of Dinosaur Canyon - the newest development at The Australian Age of Dinosaurs near Winton. It will be officially opened this Saturday evening - a stunning 300m walk along the top of the jump up with galleries of bronze dinosaur replicas mounted in the landscape. Stunning great work David Elliott and team  | ABC Western Queensland | Facebook

How epic is this?!?! A heavy storm has delivered some much needed rain in Winton, Central Western QLD this afternoon. Its been way too long for the town, so it's only natural to go and have some fun in the mud!! Video sent into HSC by Teonie via the FB Group 'Whot Got the Rain?'. Not for media use, content available for licensing via www.severeweather.com.au | Higgins Storm Chasing

27K views · 341 reactions | Winton QLD Cup Thankyou for looking after me when I came thru , great little town  | Wiradjuri Rabbs Entertainment | Facebook

Lights. Dust. Action. Australia’s only Outback film festival is rolling back into Winton from 26 June to 5 July 2026 and this year it’s changing the script. Say goodbye to day passes and hello to choose-your-own cinema adventure. In 2026, the festival is introducing flexible multi-film passes so you can watch what you want, when you want - no intermission stress required. Early bird film passes are ON SALE NOW and only available until the end of January: • 10-film pass • 15-film pass • 20-film p

Outback road trip but make it musical! Set your reminders - this Saturday at 5:30pm on Channel 7, Creek to Coast is hitting the highway with Qld Music Trails and Caravanning Queensland, serving up Southwest charm, country tunes and big Outback skies. And if that gets your boots tapping Qld Music Trails – The Outback Trail is rolling through the heart of the west from 24 April – 9 May 2026. This isn’t your average festival. It’s a moving soundtrack across seven iconic Outback towns: Charleville ➜

2.4K views · 99 reactions | Whip out to Winton! Outback Festival,...