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Heart of the Channel Country

We are looking to update our images across the Shire, and we need you!!

BSC Photography Competition 2

By entering this competition, you consent to Barcoo Shire Council using your image in promotional material, socials or council documents.

Photo credit will be given. Images must be over 2MB.

Photography Competition

Please let us know your name.

Please let us know your email address.

Please describe your image.

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Dear Barcoo Shire Resident,

Are you a Barcoo Shire Resident and find it difficult to get to Longreach for specialist medical appointments?  If so, help may be at hand…

Please download the information sheet. 

Australia Day provides residents with the opportunity to celebrate all that is Australian and acknowledge active citizenship and achievement.
With our limited population and in an effort to make the 2025 Australia Day Awards more special, Barcoo Shire Council is again only awarding one overall award for the shire from worthy nominations received from the community. The nomination categories for community members for 2025 are

  • Citizen of the year
  • Young citizen of the year
  • Volunteer of the year
  • Senior sports award
  • Junior sports award
  • Cultural award

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Barcoo Shire Australia Day awards. Applications close 5pm, 22 November 2024 and must be submitted on the Barcoo Shire Council Australia Day Award Nomination Form.

 Download the Barcoo Shire Council Australia Day Award Nomination Form here. 

Should you require further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to contact Council on telephone (07) 4658 6900 or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Current as at 23 August 2024

There is currently no unleaded fuel available in Windorah. The closest retail fuel outlet is Jundah Roadhouse. Council will provide further advice when the circumstances change.

Please note diesel is available at the Windorah Outback Shop.