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Mayor Beresford’s March Meeting Wrap-up

Published on 20 March 2026

Welcome to a short summary of items from the March 2026 Council meeting held on Tuesday 17th.

Another Successful Welcome to Paroo in 2026

Published on 12 March 2026

Paroo Shire’s Mayor, Suzette Beresford PSM, welcomed over 60 people to the 2026 Welcome to Paroo event held at the Cunnamulla Bowls Club yesterday evening. Click to read more.....

Roaming Paroo Shire’s Roads

Published on 10 March 2026

An update on road works currently being undertaken around the Paroo Shire.

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Events

The Outback River Lights Festival is a celebration of community, culture, and creativity set along the banks of the Warrego River in Cunnamulla, Queensland.
The festival will light up the outback with a weekend of music, art, food, family entertainment, and river-inspired light installations — all under the dazzling star-filled skies of the Paroo Shire.

Cunnamulla Community Markets

19 April 2026

Held in Centenary Park on the second Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm.
Grab some local produce, handicrafts, art, jewellery, opals and much more.
Plus Free BBQ’s, children playground, bike track, live music, visitor information and water fill points for caravans.

Anzac Day

25 April 2026

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Welcome to Paroo Shire

The Paroo Shire in South West Queensland comprises of four towns, Cunnamulla, Eulo, Wyandra and Yowah.

The Paroo Shire acknowledges the traditional custodians of country and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present and emerging.

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