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Hughenden has once again been recognised as one of the premier Outback tourism destinations after being named as a finalist in this year’s Queensland ‘Top Tourism Town’ Awards.

CNVM Investment Pty Ltd recently met with Flinders Shire Council to confirm that the $200 million proposed meat processing plant project for the region had reached the Final Investment Decision (FID)

The inaugural Hughenden Festival of Outback Skies has been hailed a resounding success, drawing in a huge crowd of 2,000 visitors over the long weekend.

Excitement is building as the countdown begins for the inaugural Hughenden Festival of Outback Skies, which will take place from 28-30 April.

Flinders Shire Council has announced the launch of a new free bus service to support Hughenden students to attend school.

Flinders Shire Council’s Mayor and Chief Executive Officer recently met with key stakeholders in Canberra and Brisbane to progress several potential economic drivers for the region.

Flinders Shire Council has welcomed the Queensland Premier’s recent announcement of the 1,100 km CopperString 2.0 project to unlock Australia’s largest renewable energy zone.

The inaugural Hughenden Festival of Outback Skies is proud to announce a new addition to its impressive line-up of events this April – an exciting art sculpture competition.

Flinders Shire Council has made the Australian dream of owning your own home a reality for all by selling land in the outback region at record low prices.

Flinders Shire is gearing up for an Australia Day to remember next Thursday (26 January) with an array of planned celebrations, events, and the traditional citizenship ceremony.