News

McKinlay’s Road Repairs are underway across the Shire!

Published on 17 July 2025

Key Facts
• Repairing over 1,200km of gravel road network
• 5 key contractors engaged & established
• Over 292 km of unsealed roads repaired
• Value of approved works: $ 58,000,000

McKinlay Shire Council is urging all residents and road users to be aware of ongoing roadworks as a major disaster recovery program rolls out across the region.

McKinlay Shire Receives $4.547million in Federal Government Funding

Published on 25 February 2025

McKinlay Shire Council has received $4.547 million as part of a $45 million federal government funding package secured by the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC).

McKinlay Shire secures $6.2 million for Child Service Facility

Published on 17 October 2022

McKinlay Shire Council have secured $6.2 million to construct a new child service facility in Julia Creek in the second round of the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF).

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Events

Sedan Dip

14 August 2025

Enjoy fashions on the field, a wine bar, kids’ entertainment, calcutta, live music, your favourite drinks at the bar, delicious food, and so much more.
It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss! Located 100 kilometres north of Julia Creek, Sedan Dip is the place to be!

Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival,

29 August 2025

Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival is an epic jam-packed three days of fun and entertainment in Queensland Australia. Experience the incredible outback hospitality when the tiny North West Queensland outback town of Julia Creek explodes from 400 people to 3,000 in one weekend!
The Festival kick starts with the adrenaline-pumping action of the Dirt n Dust Rodeo and live concert.

Julia Creek Turf Club Artesian Express Races

30 August 2025

A fantastic day of outback country racing for visitors to the region who can rub shoulders with locals and visitors alike. Horses from all around the North West will be competing at one of the richest race meetings in the North West Queensland.

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McKinlay Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified people to apply for available positions. McKinlay Shire Council is committed to ensuring that employees are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their individual talents and capabilities to perform nominated tasks.

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