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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).

High speed internet coming to Julia Creek

Published on 13 May 2022

MORE than $4 million in Federal Government funds are set to flow to the McKinlay Shire to improve digital connectivity in a major win for the community and the region

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Events

Children’s Plasticine Portrait 2-Hour Workshop

04 July 2025

Artist & Illustrator, Katie Jones will guide us in an exploration of colour and shapes to create a 3D image with modelling clay.

This is a 2-hour workshop running from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Open to all ages, all supplies provided. Each child receives one juice popper at the end of the workshop.

Charcoal Portrait - 2 days Workshop

05 July 2025

In this two-day workshop you will receive
training in drawing and shading with charcoal,
while referencing a portrait of your choosing

Julia Creek Market

12 July 2025

Swing by for a chilled day of unique crafts, tasty treats, and plenty of friendly faces. Whether you’re after something special or just want to soak up the outback market vibes, it’s the place to be!
Don’t miss out — see you there!

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Positions Available

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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