The town of Winton receives international recognition after going "above and beyond" to protect its night sky.

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.

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

  • cheese_greaterEnglish
    5·
    9 hours ago

    Grew up in a rural town (less than 800), was my favorite part. The early/late running or intimate backroad walks was incredible

    • SuiXi3D@fedia.io
      4·
      9 hours ago

      My feet are still hard as rocks from walking on the hot pavement so much when I was younger.

      • cheese_greaterEnglish
        3·
        8 hours ago

        Ive heard barefoot is healthier but damn if its not uncomfortable