Queensland town hopes dark sky certification attracts stargazers to the outback

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-06/winton-queensland-becomes-international-dark-sky-community/106418350

In short:

The Queensland town of Winton has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community.

The town has committed to managing its light pollution and installed warm bulbs in its streetlights.

What's next?

Winton Shire Council and tourism operators believe the certification will attract stargazers wanting to experience the natural night sky.

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arbilp3@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 186d

Could you cross-post this to Aussie Enviro please? We've been discussing night sky issues.

Fleur_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 186d

Really miss the stars I got to see in rural WA growing up. Now I can't see any.

pHr34kY@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 187d (1 reply)
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CowTsign@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 187d

The town sign is also in the picture preview so a click was not needed anyway...