Festival of Outback Opera 2025

Paroo Shire Council meetings schedule

The Simpson Desert Ultra is one of Australia’s newest ultra marathons taking place in the heart of the Australian Outback. With distances of 100km, 75km, 50km & 25km, there is something for those new to the ultra-scene, as well as those more accustomed to the gruelling nature of such events.

10 days of festival fun in Thargomindah

Get ready for 10 days of pure fun, laughter, plenty of live music and all round good vibes! From boot-stomping tunes to incredible local culture, it's all happening in Thargomindah from 15-25 May including: 

Music in the Mulga - An epic celebration of live country music under vast Outback skies
Shearers Shindig - Experience the thrill of the shearing sheds, toe-tapping music and authentic Outback festivities 

TMR outreach to Talwood, Thallon and Mungindi. 

South West HHS and Health and Wellbeing Queensland are collaborating to host a health event in Roma. We will have use of the Heart of Australia mobile prevention clinic for 3 days, and will be parking it in Bicentennial Park, to host a community and workforce event– Wellness Week.

The event is June 10-June 12.

The event will showcase Wellness my Way, including all of the free and low cost local health programs that are available to south west residents, provide guests with free health checks, and also include lots of activities and education.

Outback Queensland Masters 2025
It’s the grand finale of Australia’s most remote and richest amateur golf series, taking on an epic 1,900+ kilometres across Queensland’s Outback, staged over six consecutive weekends from 21 June – 27 July.
 
Join the Outback Queensland Masters tour and you could win one of five individual prizes from $10,000 hole‑in‑one challenges culminating with the Million‑Dollar Hole‑In‑One Challenge in Karumba.

Charlotte Plains is excited to announce the return of Stars of Charlotte Plains from 26-29 June 2025!

This three-day, family-friendly camping event offers the ultimate Outback adventure with live music, fun activities for all ages, and delicious food from local vendors.

The Australian Cattle Dog Championships are being held in St George this year.

NAIDOC events across the region

Is there such a thing as a Christmas miracle? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

We’re going back to where it all began: a small, intimate concert (only 1000 people ) featuring the legendary John Williamson performing atop the iconic Big Red - just like we did back in 2013.

This is more than a concert - it’s a step back to the roots of the magic that is Big Red & the Aussie Outback. A never to be repeated event, and you have the chance to be a part of it!

The Big Red Sunset Concert will happen exactly 12 years to the day from the original 2013 concert, on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. You can choose to camp overnight at Big Red or just stay for the show and camp back in Birdsville.

Three action packed days in Mungindi. Campdraft, Demolition Derby, Headers V Pickers, Gymkhana, Stalls, Pavilions and so much more.

Our 2023 festival over four jam-packed days combined the best that Blackall has to offer, packed with local grazing plates, sunset wine and food tastings, street parties, art and cultural displays, billy cart races, BBQ cook-offs, live music and a swag load of familiar faces.

Public Holiday in the Quilpie Shire on Friday 13th September

Racing in Bedourie in 2025.

Thargomindah Channel Country Challenge 

Campdraft Clinic followed by the Campdraft

The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in QLD on the First Monday of October.

Remembrance Day 2024 

This Remembrance Day, join us in honouring those who gave their lives in service.

Monday 11 November 2024 marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I.

Every year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, millions around the world pause in silence to remember the sacrifices many have made so we can enjoy life today.

Lest We Forget

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