Federal funding injection will see Waltzing Matilda Centre rebuilt

Sally Gall
Updated October 11 2016 - 11:24pm, first published October 6 2016 - 7:30am
Coming back: Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and Winton Shire Council mayor Butch Lenton celebrate the Coalition government’s $8 million contribution to rebuild the iconic Waltzing Matilda Centre after it was destroyed by fire last year.
Coming back: Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and Winton Shire Council mayor Butch Lenton celebrate the Coalition government’s $8 million contribution to rebuild the iconic Waltzing Matilda Centre after it was destroyed by fire last year.

The Winton Shire Council is likely breathing a sigh of relief following Wednesday’s announcement of a massive injection of $8 million by the federal government towards the rebuild of the Waltzing Matilda Centre.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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