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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

Julia Creek Campdraft

18 July 2025

Lock it in for 18th-20th July 2025. Stay tuned for updates.

Julia Creek Market

09 August 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!

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.

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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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