Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland said the sister city relationship was cherished by both communities, and sponsoring the festivals was about helping an outback town that has done it tough in recent years and supporting bush to beach tourism.

“By showing our support for our sister city, our community is helping to tell the world that despite an ongoing three-year drought and a fire that destroyed the beloved Waltzing Matilda Centre in 2015, Winton is open for business,” Mayor Sutherland said.

“Despite 1,350km separating Winton and the Moreton Bay Region, our communities share a strong bond,”

Winton Shire Council Mayor Butch Lenton said he was thankful for the ongoing support from Moreton Bay.

“Mayor Sutherland and his team are true champions of the bush and Winton in particular, as they understand the diversity and importance to the state of Outback Queensland towns,” Mayor Lenton said.

Mayor Lenton said the ongoing success of both festivals was pivotal to Winton continuing to provide events that stimulate economic activity and support from Moreton Bay was greatly appreciated. 

The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival runs from June 23 to July 1, and the Winton Outback Festival runs from September 19 to 23.

For more information on the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival visit: http://www.visionsplendidfilmfest.com/