WINTON SHIRE

COUNCIL

ARTS AND

CULTURAL POLICY

2009

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PAGE 3

INTENT & SCOPE PAGE 4

INTRODUCTION PAGE 5

COUNCIL COMMITMENT PAGE 7

DEFINITIONS PAGE 8

MISSION STATEMENT PAGE 9

GOALS PAGE 10

STRATEGY FRAMEWORK PAGE 11

MONITOR, REVIEW & EVALUATION PAGE 16

CULTURAL ASSETS & PAGE 17 HERITAGE PLACES

APPENDIX A – PAGE 21 EXTRACT CORPORATE PLAN

APPENDIX B - PAGE 22 CULTURAL GROUP PROFILES

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Winton Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 was developed through a consultation process overseen by the Winton Regional Arts Development Fund Committee which commenced in October 2008.

A public meeting was called by the Winton Shire Council on Friday 21st February, 2009 where the community was invited to provide input into the rewriting of the Policy.

Prepared for the Winton Shire Council by Julianne Doonar Telephone: 46574821 Executive Officer Fax: 46574047 Arts West (Western Arts Assoc) Inc Email: [email protected]

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 3 CREATIVE WINTON – BUILDING ARTS AND CULTURAL CAPACITY

INTENT

The intent of this policy is to assist in the progression of Winton as a vibrant community, in which Council is a proactive force in the development of arts and cultural activity that adds qualitative and quantitative value to the life of residents and visitors alike.

The Policy is a working tool that serves a number of purposes:

 It guides the development, direction and implementation of services and infrastructure that will contribute to the development of sustainable activities;

 It provides a coordinated approach to the delivery of Council’s cultural services;

 It will assist in the provision of arts and cultural services in the present and for the future.

SCOPE

This policy will apply to Council and facilities and will be implemented throughout the Winton Local Government Area.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 4 INTRODUCTION

The area of the is 53,820km and it has a population of 1,404 people (Estimated June 2008).

Traditional language groups the Koa (Winton), Maiawali (Diamantina Lakes -Old Cork), Karuwali (Palparara to Betoota), Pitta Pitta (Middleton to Boulia), Iningai (Longreach), all lived within the current area of the Winton Shire, these boundaries overlap other language group areas and adjoining shires.

Each language group has a core industry which was traded when they met. The were much sort after for their artistic skills in Spinifex craft making, the Maiawali people were much sort after for their Rain-making abilities, the Karuwali people were respected for their knowledge of Sorcery and Black magic, the Pitta-Pitta people were well known for their The Red Ochre Party roles, travelling up and down the track from Adelaide up the Diamantina through Winton Shire to the Territory. Commonly known as the Molonglo Red Ochre Party these members were the law givers. The Winton Shire has a number of high density heritage spots, numerous caves, rock art, bora rings and half a dozen ceremony sites for personal development, growth and protection, there are circumcision and sub circumcision areas and only a handful of people who speak the traditional languages remain in the district.

Land was first taken up by European settlers in the district in 1873. Historically grazing of both sheep and cattle provided the town with its economic base. In recent years, there has been a change from complete rural dependency with the rise of other industries such as opal and gypsum mining, tourism and kangaroo harvesting.

Winton is an area rich in history, having connections with both Waltzing Matilda (1895) and Qantas (1921).

Evidence of a dinosaur stampede from 100 million years ago has been found south of Winton at Lark Quarry, major dinosaur fossils have also been uncovered at Belmont and Elderslie Station. A world class Natural History Museum is in development by Australian Age of Dinosaurs.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 5 Winton is the major centre with small numbers of people also residing at Middleton, Corfield and Opalton. The Opalton Fields were discovered in 1888 and mining of opal continues to this day, with fossicking rights for tourists.

The town of Winton boasts many attractions – the Waltzing Matilda Centre which includes the Outback Regional Gallery, Winton and District Historical Society and Museum Inc; Daphne Mayo’s Jolly Swagman statue; QANTAS Boardroom Lounge at the Winton Club; The Royal Open Air Theatre and Museum; The historic Corfield and Fitzmaurice Building incorporating Combo Crafts and displays; Winton’s Diamantina Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum; Arno’s Wall; Musical Fence and Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways.

The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History will offer a significant educational experience by presenting the story of the development and evolution of the Australian continent and emphasising this as a special part of the heritage of all Australians. The project which will be undertaken in three stages was launched in 2007, with stage three expected to be under construction by 2013.

Largely because of its isolation, the Shire has a strong community spirit. Artistic talent abounds, this is encouraged and nurtured by an active Creative Arts Group and supported by many other organisations identified in this document.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 6 COUNCIL COMMITMENT

This policy states Council’s commitment to addressing the artistic and cultural needs of the community. The Winton Shire Council acknowledges through the policy that Local Government has a role and responsibility to support Arts and Cultural development within the Shire.

The Corporate Plan of the Winton Shire Council contains the following vision:

“WINTON LEGENDARY SAFE SCENIC”

A Sports, Recreation and Cultural portfolio has been established for the achievement of this goal. One councillor has responsibility for the portfolio and actively pursues its accomplishment.

The issue of Culture is addressed in the Policy. The Cultural objectives of the Winton Shire Council as taken from the Corporate Plan are reproduced in Appendix A of this document.

This policy will assist in promoting a balanced quality of life for urban and rural residents. The policy supports the development of the region’s identity through arts and cultural activities, while also taking account equity and social justice issues.

This Statement of Policy has been devised and compiled to enable it to continue as a working, practical document that can accommodate changes in community thinking and future development. It also ensures that a uniform, consistent approach can be made to matters relating to the development of Arts and Culture within the Winton Shire.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Policy Statement the following definitions apply:

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 7 ART – The creation of forms of symbolic human thought and emotion and more specifically:

 Visuals Arts including, but not limited to areas such as painting, pottery photography, video production, graphic arts and design, film, sculpture, print making, fabric painting, architecture and lapidary.

 Writing to include areas such as poetry, stories, novels, writing for performance.

 Performing Arts to include areas such as theatre, dance, music, puppetry, circus, street theatre, music theatre, oration.

 Craft including areas such as jewellery making, woodwork, leatherwork, toy making, knitting, weaving.

 Indigenous traditional art & craft including skills such as sand art, bush skills, traditional foods, weaving, beading and artefact making e.g. boomerangs, didgeridoos, coolamons.

CULTURE – Is identified as the wide range of elements which contribute to local identity, sense of place and quality of life.

 Elements to include: activities, programs, natural and human environment, buildings and facilities, landscaping and heritage conservation, indigenous and multi-cultural groups, recreation, planning and control.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 8

MISSION STATEMENT

“TO RECOGNISE, SUPPORT, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ARTS AND CULTURE”

In recognition of the commitment of the Winton Shire Council to the Mission Statement, the Regional Arts Development Committee was formed to encourage arts development and cultural enrichment within our local community.

It recognises the responsibility to provide for:

1. The needs in society for development in artistic practices, providing an

enriched quality of life through recreation and education.

2. The need to support individual and group initiatives in all sectors of the

community, in arts and cultural development.

3. The unique needs and requirements of resources for our community owing to

its isolated geographical location.

4. Promotion of the opportunities available in the areas of Arts and Culture and of the achievements of individuals and groups who reside within the Shire.

5. Develop and progress an indigenous art , craft, culture and heritage strategy

within the shire.

GOALS

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1. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

To support and actively encourage community participation in the Arts and Cultural events.

2. ACCESS TO FUNDING

To recognise and access avenues of available funding to support specific areas of Arts and Culture.

3. EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

To educate all sectors of the community by providing them with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills through participation in Arts and Cultural activities.

4. PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PROMOTION To heighten awareness of the Arts and Culture and to promote activities associated with these elements.

5. INDIGENOUS ART AND CULTURE To assist in developing an appreciation and understanding of traditional indigenous arts and cultural practices and how this knowledge can be developed and utilised.

STRATEGY FRAMEWORK Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 10 GOAL 1 – COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

GOAL OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES To support and To encourage local community Support community hosted events, actively encourage participation in local projects including but not limited to participation in the and events - Outback Festival Arts and Culture. - Arts Council productions - Winton Players biannual production - Outback Regional Gallery exhibitions and workshops - Local Show - Day Celebrations - Carols by Candlelight - Community Concerts - Winton Creative Arts Group… Support, participate and engage in external productions and events within the shire.

To continue to support the Direct and indirect consultation with the process of community community to ascertain needs, opinions consultation. and evaluation of proposed and organised activities. To provide opportunities for Support workshops, exhibitions and participation by the community events, for example in structural programs. - Photography competition - Art Show and Competition - Outback Festival - Local Show…

Encourage involvement of community members on committees. To consider the needs of the Exploration of opportunities for disadvantaged and minority developing the Arts with the youth of the groups in the community and area. to encourage their participation. Continuation of maintenance of the Youth Centre and encouragement of youth to use the centre.

Assistance with organisations for exhibitions and performances for school children.

Development of an arts program for the older section of the community in consultation with the 60’s and Better

Support the cultural development and participation of the Indigenous community.

Support the cultural development and participation of the disabled community. GOAL 2 – ACCESS FUNDING

GOAL OBJECTIVE STRATEGIES

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 11 To source and access To provide assistance to local Advertise and promote RADF funding avenues of funding and visiting artists. and other relevant sources. available to support To access funds from RADF Maintain involvement with RADF Arts and Cultural and allocate these for support, funding. pursuits. promotion and development of Informed decision making by the local Arts and Culture. committee on applications based upon priority community needs. To lobby State and Federal Representation by Winton Shire bodies to provide Arts and Council to lobby for finance from Cultural funding appropriate bodies. To provide assistance for Continued financial and/or in-kind worthy community projects in support for bodies and projects as the areas of Arts and Culture. listed in Councils Operational Plan e.g. - Waltzing Matilda Centre - Multipurpose sporting complex - Showground Users - Old Cork Homestead - Library - Lark Quarry - Creative Arts - Corfield & Fitzmaurice Assoc - Australian Age of Dinosaurs Inc.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 12 GOAL 3 – EDUCATION AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

GOAL OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES To provide all sections of the To expose the Include Arts and Cultural Events in community with the community to a wide Shire Calender. opportunity to acquire range of activities in the Use of buildings as resources for knowledge and skills through areas of Arts and performances and displays: participation in Arts and Culture. - Museum Culture activities. - Sarah Riley Theatre - Outback Regional Gallery - Creative Arts Centre - Shire Hall and Library - Banjo Paterson Room Inform appropriate bodies that the Gallery at the Waltzing Matilda Centre, conforms to climate controlled specifications.

To support programs Continuation of support for RADF which attract skilled funded programs. visiting artists to the Corporate Sponsorship of appropriate community. bodies. Support the Annual Children’s Bush Poetry & Bronze Swagman Awards. To endorse activities For example involvement of school which reflect the unique children in the Bush Poetry writing culture of the region. and recital. Encouragement of institutions such as TAFE to provide courses suited to the regional culture. - Opal cutting - Leatherwork - Jewellery - Furniture Restoration - Welding To work with local Support of school staff in the teaching schools to develop Arts of Arts and Craft. and Culture within the Support of Arts Council programs framework of their within the School. curricula Support of the Australian Age of dinosaurs project of cultural visits to the region by schools from within and outside the region.

To develop and instigate Attract sponsorship for competitions cultural exhibitions of in the Arts. both a competitive and Involvement by Council in competitive non-competitive nature. exhibitions eg: - Art Show - Generation “Next’ - Photography Competition To foster the Increase or create awareness of development of innovative skills and practices. innovative skills and Encourage the use of new practices in the areas of technology. Arts and Culture Assist emerging youth Support the provision of the Annual artists Outback Regional Youth Art Bursary

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 13 GOAL 4 – PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PROMOTION

GOALS OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES To heighten To provide access to information Maintain access to information through awareness of Arts about Arts programmes at local, Council. and Culture and to state and national levels. Promotion of targeted events in the promote associated region. activities. To establish communication Utilise local publications for between the different sections of dissemination of information. the community to identify and Retain contact with relevant arts strengthen the Arts and Culture. bodies in the region. To target promotional Utilisation of promotional and publicity opportunities for the Arts. opportunities such as but not limited to: - Longreach Leader - Winton Herald - North West Star - 4LG, 4QL - Issue press releases Council’s web sites continually updated. To maintain Cultural connection Exchange of skilled persons in the with sister city – Redcliffe Arts between the sister cities. To continue networking between communities. To encourage links between Networking at local, regional, state economic, environmental, and federal levels to create awareness tourism and community services of potential benefits from the arts. and facilities with Arts and Encourage exhibitions of local artists Cultural activities. in cities and regional areas. To utilise identified stakeholders Recognise skills of individuals and who have an interest in the groups identified in the profiles within promotion and development of this document. Arts and Culture. Encourage sharing of skills between the identified stakeholders and the wider community. To identify cultural infrastructure Consult with community groups to requirements and resourcing identify focal points for social and needs. creative interaction. Maintain our cultural identity. Development of collections which support, enrich and reflect existing cultures such as but not limited to: - Waltzing Matilda Centre - Winton Club - Museum & Art Gallery - Heritage Truck & Machinery Museum - Australian Age of Dinosaurs

Assess Arts and Cultural practice Conduct a needs assessment which and determine requirements. includes surveys and public forums to determine art and cultural needs within the community.

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GOAL 5 – INDIGENOUS ART AND CULTURE

GOALS OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES To ensure that the traditional art To further Indigenous Art and Gather information and consult with and cultural practices of language Cultural practice through local indigenous community members. groups are identified and policy development. progressed. Expand and develop traditional To pass on traditional skills to Work with those in the community with artistic skills. the community. To skills in encourage greater - sand art participation in and - traditional foods knowledge of the range of art - bush skills forms. - weaving - beading Aim for proficiency in these - fashioning artefacts e.g. art forms which can be didgeridoos, boomerangs etc. workshopped by local artists and ensure these skills do not vanish. for the social and economic benefit of the community. Develop an awareness of the To identify sites of cultural Continue working on Cultural Heritage significance and history of sites significance and the stories of register to identify sites and record within the shire. these sites. stories.

Explore the tourism potential Encourage harmony through the of this knowledge for the sharing of this knowledge. benefit of all. Develop an to share this knowledge with the wider community.

To identify and assess sites of Support the setting up of a Continue working on Cultural Heritage cultural significance and the culture and heritage register to identify sites and record stories of these sites. committee. stories.

Explore the tourism potential of Encourage harmony through the this knowledge for the benefit of sharing of this knowledge. all. Develop a public relations strategy to share this knowledge with the wider community.

Encourage ATSI representation on the RADF committee.

To teach the young and provide Support and develop the Recruit local interests from the schools an Indigenous slant to public setting up of a Young Promote public performance performances. Peoples Didj and Clap-stick Band.

To preserve aboriginal history of Create an atmosphere of Network on a local level to identify the Boomerang Alley. historical residency of the best Plan. Boomerang Alley Project. Have a working party to develop planning and involvement of project.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 15 MONITOR AND REVIEW

The strategies of the Cultural Policy will be monitored and reviewed on a needs basis by the RADF Committee. The plan will be assessed regularly using feedback from the community regarding achieved outcomes.

The plan will be driven by Council with the support of community groups and RADF committee who will collaboratively work towards implementing the actions of the Plan.

EVALUATION

The plan is a living document and will be continually evaluated against outcomes of actions. These outcomes will be recorded and become part of the monitor and review process.

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CULTURAL ASSETS AND HERITAGE PLACES

ARNO’S WALL: An eccentric and well-photographed landmark reaching two metres in height, Arno’s Wall is constructed from rock mined at Opalton and is studded with an eclectic range of objects.

AUSTRALIAN AGE OF DINOSAURS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: This project was launched in 2008 with an expected completion date of all stages in 2013. The Museum of Natural History will include a working dinosaur museum, education facility, research facility and tourist attraction based on Australian Evolution and in particular the discovery, conservation and research of Australian dinosaurs. The AAOD Museum is being developed on a large ‘Jump-Up’ 22 km South East of Winton off the .

BLADENSBURG NATIONAL PARK: South of Winton, this National Park conserves 85,000 ha of Mitchell grass and Channel Country, a number of scenic waterholes and significant sites. The park includes the scenic “Route of the River Gums”.

COMBO WATERHOLE CONSERVATION PARK: Situated 145km north of Winton, between Winton and , the combo Water Hole has become famous throughout the world through the ballad “Waltzing Matilda” written by AB Paterson in 1895. The water hole has been developed as a joint venture of the Winton Shire Council, the McKinlay Shire Council and the Department of Environment and Heritage as a tourist site.

CORFIELD & FITZMAURICE: A Heritage Listed building in the main street of Winton. Originally built in 1878 by W. H. Corfield, the building is steeped in history. As a general store it supplied all the outlying stations with stores, one could purchase everything from horse shoe nails to materials and laces. At one time it employed around sixteen staff to serve and load the bullock wagons. It is still open to the public today as Combo Crafts and includes numerous displays, including antique money transfer flying fox.

ERIC LENTON MEMORIAL SPORTS & RECREATIONAL GROUNDS:

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 17 The grounds include a football oval, tennis courts, skate park, gymnasium and cricket pitch. LARK QUARRY CONSERVATION PARK: Evidence of a dinosaur stampede occurs south of Winton on the eroded edge of the Tully Range 110kms southwest of Winton. Approximately 3000 footprints are preserved in the rock formed from the mud that once bordered a pre-historic lake. The Dinosaur Trackways date back to the Cretaceous Period, 95 million years ago and preserve the world’s only recorded evidence of a Dinosaur Stampede. The footprints were made by three different dinosaurs: the Carnosaur which caused the stampede of the herds of the Coelurosaurs and Ornithopods.

The Winton Shire Council in collaboration with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and funding from Queensland Heritage Trails Network, has erected an ecologically sustainable building to protect the Trackways for future generations.

LIBRARY: The library opened in 2003 and is situated on Elderslie Street in the centre of town. The library has books to suit all ages and tastes. It has several computers for internet access as well as wireless internet access for those who have their own laptops.

LONG WATERHOLE: Long Waterhole was created just on the edge of Winton township as a sports and recreation area. There are trail bike tracks and the waterhole itself, when full, offers a good chance for the budding skiers to practice their skills.

MUSICAL FENCE: On 20th July 2003 local and visiting artists gathered in Winton to perform in a truly unique composition, the world premier of The Musical Fence. Devised in 2003 by percussionist Graeme Leak, the wire fence can be played as a musical instrument. This unusual attraction is a lasting musical legacy for the community.

OUTBACK REGIONAL GALLERY: The Outback Regional Gallery was officially opened on 11th April, 1998 by the Queensland Premier, the Hon. Rob Borbidge, during the Easter in the Outback celebrations held to mark the opening of the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton. The Gallery is a cultural initiative of the Winton Shire Council. The Outback Regional Gallery is a national standard art gallery, consisting of a three room facility, the only 24 hour environmental climate

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 18 controlled, purpose built gallery in central western Queensland, enabling the venue to display artworks from state and national institutions.

OLD CORK HOMESTEAD: The homestead is privately owned by the Banning Family of Cork Station. It is the old original sandstone house built beside a permanent water hole. Cork was one of the first selections in the early 1860’s. In 1875 Cork was the post office for all the surrounding properties on the Diamantina River. The Winton Shire Council, with the co-operation of the Banning family, are seeking to prevent more deterioration to this historical building.

OPALTON: One of the oldest opal fields in Queensland is just 123km southwest from Winton. These fields were discovered in 1888. It is one of the only two boulder opal fields in Australia. All that is remaining of the original township is stumps. In recent years, the Opalton Progress Association has built a store called the Outpost. The Winton Shire Council has built a large dam to supply the miners with permanent water all year round.

PELICAN WATER HOLE: Originally known as Wallace’s Camp, this site was a stop on the mail run from Aramac to Cork, but floods then forced the first settlers of the town to move to the present site of Winton. In 1879 Robert Allen, then the Prime Minister is reputed to have changed the name to Winton.

QANTILDA MUSEUM: The Winton District Historical Society acquired one building in 1970 in Elderslie Street, for a Museum. It was officially opened by the Hon. Wally Rae MLA Minister for Lands and Local authority on August 1, 1970. Since then the Society have built or relocated five additional buildings to house the ever increasing exhibitions. The building has now become part of the Waltzing Matilda Centre.

ROUTE OF THE RIVER GUM: The Route of the River Gum is a 72km Outback scenic route, taking in many locations of historical significance, including part of the Bladensburg National Park.

ROYAL THEATRE:

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 19 Winton’s Royal Theatre was first built in 1918, and rebuilt in 1938 after a fire destroyed it. The venue still operates today as one of the few remaining open air theatres in Australia. Nostalgic films are screened on Wednesday nights followed by Billy Tea. There is also a museum room of old artefacts on display.

THE WALKING TRACK: The track meanders around the edge of Winton Town and is in the process of being developed and extended.

WALTZING MATILDA CENTRE: The Waltzing Matilda Centre is located on Elderslie Street the main street of Winton. The Centre includes the Outback Regional Gallery and the Qantilda Museum along with the Station Store, Coolibah café and Westpac bank. The Winton Visitor Information Centre is currently also located within the Centre.

WINTON CLUB: A site of historical significance, the Winton Club was birth place of The Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited, which was registered as an Aviation company on 16 November 1920. The first board meeting was held in the Winton Club on 10th February 1921. From its humble beginnings more than eighty years ago QANTAS has grown into one of the world’s leading airlines. You can still visit this same room today.

WINTON CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE: An arts and cultural meeting place for the community. The Winton Shire Council provided an old Queenslander house for Cultural and Arts and Craft activities. It has a large central room where most of the workshops are conducted. A Potters Room was set up in the old conservatory.

WINTON SHOWGROUNDS: Drive through the Eddie Phillott Memorial Gate to the Winton Showgrounds, where annual shows have been held since 1955. The complex hosts a range of pavilions and venues utilised by the community throughout the year.

WINTON SHIRE HALL: The original hall was built in 1914, which was used for community/social activities. During World War II the building was used to hold Army stores. Part of the hall was destroyed by fire in 1955. Over a period of eight years the building was reconstructed. The hall has an

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 20 old style sloping stage, dressing room and stage lighting. It, combined with the supper room remains the centre of public functions and social activities today.

WINTON’S DIAMANTINA HERITAGE TRUCK & MACHINERY MUSEUM: The Museum is situated just over the rail line on the Winton to Hughenden Road. The Museum displays a large collection of historic trucks and machinery and is dedicated to preserving and presenting Australia's unique road transport history.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 21 APPENDIX – A AN EXTRACT FROM CORPORATE PLAN

MAJOR PROGRAM: Environmental Health & Community Services

OBJECTIVE: to ensure that adequate environmental health and social services are provided to the community

PORTFOLIO: Cr Deborah Nichols

RESPONSIBLE STAFF: Manager of Environmental Health and Community Services

STRATEGIES and GOALS:

LIFESTYLE: To manage and develop our communities in such a way that they are accessible, function well, are safe and convenient with appropriate amenity that makes them a desirable place to live.

COMMUNITY SERVICES: To ensure the provision of health & welfare services that address the needs of the community.

WASTE MANAGEMENT: To provide waste management operations that are economically and environmentally sustainable in the long term with a focus on cost effectiveness and quality.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: To pursue environmental health outcomes that comply with the minimum health, environmental and food standards.

CULTURAL SERVICES: To promote and facilitate Arts and Cultural Activities throughout the Shire.

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 22 APPENDIX – B CULTURAL GROUP PROFILES:

NAME OF BODY: ANGLICARE

LOCATION:: Old Westpac Bank Building POSTAL ADDRESS: 19 Cork Street, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: Phone (07) 4657 1734 Fax (07) 4657 1848

FUNCTION: Anglicare in Winton provide a range of services on a non-discriminatory basis to all people within the community, regardless of cultural backgrounds, religious affiliation or support needs.

NAME OF BODY: ARTS COUNCIL – WINTON BRANCH

MEETING PLACE: Winton Club POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 364, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 07 46589600 (Lyn Fraser)

HISTORY: To make available performing arts tours to regional Queensland. The main office in Brisbane supports local branches through arranging and conducting Major tours. Primary and Secondary School Tours are also part of the program.

NAME OF BODY: AUSTRALIAN AGE OF DINOSAURS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

WEB ADDRESS: www.australianageofdinosaurs.com POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 408, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 46570414

HISTORY: The AAOD Museum of Natural History has grown from a small organisation into a national project which will one day showcase our unique and ancient country to the world. The AAODL was registered on the 16th June, 2008.

FUTURE PLANS: The development of the Museum will be undertaken in three stages Stage 1. Establishment of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Ltd. Stage 2. Development of the ‘Jump-Up’ – 2009 Stage 3. Construction of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History - 2012

NAME OF BODY: COMBO CRAFTS

LOCATION: Corfield and Fitzmaurice Building, Elderslie Street POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 112, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 07 46571486

FUNCTION: Craft Shop & Opal display

HISTORY: Combo Crafts opened in 1994 to bring life to the old Corfield and Fitzmaurice building. Council now owns the building.

FUTURE PLANS: To expand the Craft Shop with the owners consent and combine with their efforts to build a life size dinosaur to offset the proposed Mineral

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 23 and Fossil display. To keep functioning and expand the craft shop and encourage local artists and craft people to participate.

EVENTS/FUNCTIONS: Open Day every April, hosts information days. Closed from December to March.

NAME OF BODY: KIRRENDIRRI CULTURAL HERITAGE ORGANISATION

LOCATION: Shop 4, 14 Cobb Lane, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: (Phone) 07 46570044 (Fax) 0746570066 EMAIL: [email protected]

HISTORY: Kirrendirri was set-up as result of successful negotiations of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement {ILUA} between the State Government and Qld Boulder Opal Association. The objective is to monitor and manage any heritage values identified in the mining industry. Kirrendirri was registered as the Cultural heritage Body for Maiawali and Karuwali Native Title processes requiring cultural heritage coverage and planning.

To manage Cultural Heritage and Native Title. FUNCTION:

NAME OF BODY: MULTIPURPOSE SPORTING COMPLEX

LOCATION: 71 Cork Street, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 07 46571196

FUNCTION: Sport and recreation centre.

HISTORY: The idea to build a multipurpose sporting complex evolved from a Future Search workshop held in Winton in1992, but only took shape when the Winton State School was able to access funding through the Education Department in excess of $400,000. The Winton Shire Council supported the idea and put $40,000 towards the concrete slab and lights. The building was completed in January 1997.

EVENTS: The complex is available for school students and for community use outside of school hours.

NAME OF BODY: NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

ADDRESS: 19 Cork Street, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE/FAX: 46570000

FUNCTION: A multipurpose centre in which can be found: Central West Community Options, Community and Individual Support Program, Rural Family Support Program, Centrelink & Red Cross.

NAME OF BODY: OUTBACK FESTIVALS INC.

MEETING PLACE: 60 Oondooroo Street Winton POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 24, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE/FAX: 0746571558 MOBILE: 0429 806 140 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] FUNCTION: Community Festival

Winton Shire Council Arts and Cultural Policy 2009 24 HISTORY: The Outback Festival was first held in 1972, again celebrated in 1973 and from thereon has been held biennially. The Festival is staged for five days, hosting some 40 events. It is held during the September Queensland School Holiday period.

POPULAR EVENTS: Australian Dunny Derby, World Crayfish Derby, Outback Iron Man & Iron Woman, Masters of the Outback, Mardi Gras, Afghan Bazaar Food & Crafts, Whip Cracking Championships, Music Concerts, Grand Parade, Bushman's Egg Throwing, Wool Bale Rolling/Outback Sports, Children's Fest.

NAME OF BODY: OUTBACK REGIONAL GALLERY

MEETING PLACE: Outback Regional Gallery POSTAL ADDRESS: Waltzing Matilda Centre, P O Box 415, WINTON 4735 TELEPHONE/FAX: 0746573906 (Jan Brown) 0746571466 (Centre)

FUNCTION: To promote arts appreciation, and enhance cultural development throughout the region, and encourage participation by local and regional artists.

HISTORY: The Gallery was officially opened on 11 April, 1998, by the then Queensland Premier, the Hon. Rob. Borbidge, during the Easter in the Outback celebrations held to mark the opening of the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton. The Outback Regional Gallery is a cultural initiative of the Winton Shire Council.

FACILITY: The Gallery is a national standard art gallery, consisting of a three room facility, the only 24 hour environmental climate controlled, purpose built gallery in central western Queensland, enabling he gallery to display artworks from state and national institutions.

The main gallery has approximately 42 running metres in its perimeter walls and an additional 14 metres in mobile walls, and hosts a variety of solo and group exhibitions, including major touring exhibitions. The Gallery foyer is primarily used to Feature Regional Artists, and alternately to exhibit and highlight the Winton Shire Art Collection.

SHIRE COLLECTION: Winton Shire Art Collection evolved from artworks gifted to, or commissioned by, Council, and grew with the establishment of two annual acquisitive competitions. While the Gallery no longer acquires works through acquisitive exhibitions, Winton Shire Collection continues to expand through Gallery acquisitions sub-committee recommendations, funded by an annual Council acquisition budget. The Collection central focus is the theme ‘Outback’, with Outback cultural traditions considered a means of reflecting community identity.

Opening nights of exhibitions, approximately every six weeks. Annual Australia wide competition and exhibition, Outback Spirit Ergon Energy Waltzing Matilda Art Show, started in 1996. POPULAR EVENTS: Hosts the annual Australia wide, BHP Billiton Cannington Waltzing Matilda Photographic competition and Exhibition. Annual Generation Next Regional Youth Competition & Exhibition, started in 2008. Annual Outback Regional Youth Arts Bursary, started in 2009.

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NAME OF BODY: QUEENSLAND COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION (WINTON BRANCH) MEETING PLACE: 41 Vindex Street, WINTON 4735

FUNCTION: Winton Branch has its own meeting room in Vindex Street. During 2009 the branch is celebrating its 85th year. The branch runs cake stalls, other fund raising events and provides prizes at local school speech nights each year. The meeting room is available for hire and overnights stay.

NAME OF BODY: QLD BOLDER OPAL ASSOCIATION INC.

POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 334, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE/FAX: 46571565 EMAIL: [email protected] CONTACT: Narelle Banning

FUNCTION: Promote Opal – host the Annual Trade Show, Jewellery Design & Dress Design Awards.

HISTORY: QBOA was formed in 1992 by local opal miners and Winton businesses. The first Jewellery & Dress Design Awards were held in 2006.

EVENTS: Annual Trade Show with Awards presented at Gala Dinner

NAME OF BODY: SAINT PATRICK’S SCHOOL

LOCATION: Oondooroo Street, Winton POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 241 Winton 4735 TELEPHONE/FAX: 07 46571652 0746571758 FUNCTION: EDUCATION YEARS PREP TO SEVEN

HISTORY: The School commenced in 1906 when four sisters taught children in a small church. EVENTS: Visiting PCAP Artists, Arts Council presentations, preparation for Poetry competition. Outback Festival float and end of year function.

NAME OF BODY: VOICES OF WINTON

LOCATION: Winton State School TELEPHONE/FAX: 46571910 CONTACT: Rebecca Crapp

FUNCTION: This group leads the singing at Carols night and on other occasions.

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NAME OF BODY: WINTON BUSINESS & TOURISM ASSOCIATION

MEETING PLACE: Winton Club POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 44, Winton 4735

FUNCTION/AIMS: To promote Business and Tourism and to be a platform for the community. To voice concerns to council. To maintain Children’s Bush Poetry Festival. To maintain Bronze Swagman book of Bush Verse and world wide competition annually. To maintain weekly community newsletter – Winton Herald

NAME OF BODY : WINTON CREATIVE ARTS GOUP INC

LOCATION: Vindex Street, Winton POSTAL ADDRESS: N. McQueen, Vindex Street, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 07 46571081

HISTORY: Established in 1972, this group meets monthly and arranges workshops, exhibitions, craft stalls etc. They hosted the Arts West Winter School in 1992 and in 1995. In 2007 They hosted the 39th Arts West School of Creative Arts. The Winton Shire Council supported the group by having provided an old Queenslander free for cultural and crafts activities.

FUTURE PLANS: To continue to encourage members of the community to join the Creative Arts Group, attend workshops, exhibitions and be involved in the Arts.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON DANCE GROUP

LOCATION: Winton Club PHONE: 46571488

FUNCTION: The group meets each Thursday evening. Dancing for adults and children takes place at the Winton Club. A tutor is brought to town as often as possible to upgrade local skills.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM INC

LOCATION: Waltzing Matilda Centre, Elderslie Street, Winton POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 93 Winton, 4735 PHONE: 07 46571466

FUNCTION: Preservation and display of items of historical interest.

HISTORY: The Winton District Historical Society was formed in 1970. The original museum which was formally an accountant’s office was opened in 1972. It now comprises seven buildings with over 5000 exhibits.

FUTURE PLANS: The Museum has become part of the Waltzing Matilda Centre which was opened in April 1998.

EVENTS/FUNCTIONS: An ‘Open Day’ with free entry is part of the Australia Day Celebrations on 26th January.

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NAME OF BODY: WINTON LIONS CLUB

MEETING PLACE: Meet monthly at the Winton Hotel

HISTORY: Winton Branch began in 1974. It is made up of both Lions and Lionesses.

FUNCTION; The Branch is well knows for its catering ability at BBQ’s. Winton Lions also have a Merry-go-round that they take to functions such as Australia Day for the entertainment of the children. The local members provide a bursary each year for a student going on to further education, plus prizes at speech night for all the local schools.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON PASTORAL & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC

LOCATION: Winton Showgrounds MEETING PLACE: Winton Club, Vindex Street Winton

FUNCTION: Conduct local Show Annually in June.

HISTORY: The first show was held in 1955 with ECP Phillott as President. A show has been held every year with the odd exception due to economic or climatic conditions. All shows have been held on the present site.

FUTURE PLANS: With declining attendances quality entertainment with greater spectator appeal are being sourced.

EVENTS: Dressage & Equestrian, Outback Legends Challenge, Wool judging, Pavilion, Birds & Poultry, Cattle, Led Steer/Heifer for adults and children, Dog trials & jumping, Entertainment, Side Shows, Fashion Parades, B-B-Q, Food stalls.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON PLAYERS

POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 349 or c/- C. Brotheron P O Box 1, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE/FAX 07 46571260

FUNCTION: To provide opportunities for residents to become involved in theatre, to entertain.

HISTORY: In 1964 a meeting was called to discuss the formation of a Theatrical group in Winton. The Winton Players present a play at every Outback Festival. This small group of dedicated actors have put on a wide variety of performances over the years. A pageant was held during the Waltzing Matilda Celebrations.

FUTURE PLANS: To continue to present Little Theatre productions for the enjoyment of the local community.

EVENTS/FUNCTIONS: Performance for September Outback Festival.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON 60’S & BETTER PROGRAM

LOCATION: Diamantina Gardens, Oondooroo Street

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HISTORY: Qld Government Department of Communities, a Healthy Ageing Program, established in Winton in 1994. This program is targeted to get older people out of their homes to live a healthy aging life style, encouraging new experiences and opportunities to learn and share.

FUTURE PLANS: To continue awareness and well being of older residents.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON STATE SCHOOL

LOCATION: 71 Cork Street, Winton POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 196, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 07 46571910

FUNCTION: Education Years Prep to Year 12

HISTORY: In 1885 a public school opened with one teacher, James Carmody, 31 pupils and by 1899 the number of pupils have risen to 170. Today the school has an enrolment of 93 pupils and 11 teachers

EVENTS: For the last two years the Primary Levels stages Winton Spectacular at the end of the school year, support from PCAP, float at the Festival, children enter their work in the local show.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON YOUTH GROUP

LOCATION: Werna Street POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 340, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 46571910

FUNCTION: Established as a bicentennial project at least twenty years ago, this is a meeting place for young people. The centre operates as a meeting place where young people plan for events, fundraise, hold workshops and have fun.

NAME OF BODY: WINTON’S DIAMANTINA HERITAGE TRUCK & MACHINERY MUSEUM INC.

LOCATION: Lot 2, Hughenden Road, Winton POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 471, Winton 4735 TELEPHONE: 0429806140 Secretary EMAIL: [email protected]

FUNCTION: Heritage Truck & Machinery Museum preserving, recording and displaying the importance of our Australian History and Heritage.

HISTORY: The Museum was officially opened in September 2007 and is a community based volunteer organisation. It features many historic trucks, vehicles and machinery, photographic displays and transport memorabilia.

FUTURE PLANS: Value adding to region tourism by generating interest in Winton and

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EVENTS: Truckies reunion held in conjunction with each Biennial Outback Festival, featuring vintage trucks, working machinery, truck events, competitions and concerts.

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