Blackall Show
The Blackall Show is an annual event held in May and presented by the Barcoo Pastoral Society. The event brings together and celebrates the spirit of the local community. Head along for a program packed with activities [...]
Blackall Races
If you love an outback race day, you need to try out the Blackall Races. Their website is automatically updated with upcoming race day dates and you’ll also find details of events, frequently asked questions, visitor inf [...]
Blackall Salesyard
Built around the mid 1970s the Blackall saleyards were established as a structure to sell local cattle and have been in operation for many years. Today the facility is the major selling centre in western Queensland and s [...]
Jackie Howe Statue
Jackie Howe was born at Canning Downs station, on the Darling Downs, in 1861. He is known as the greatest shearer who ever lived. In 1892, an Australia wide competition was held to see who was the greatest shearer in the [...]
Blackall Woolscour
Discover history in action at the Blackall Woolscour, the last remaining steam operated wool washing plant in Australia. A living museum with a direct link to Australia’s pioneering era. Operating from 1908 until it clos [...]
Ram Park
Under the watchful eye of the big ram, Ram Park is a collection of heritage buildings filled with displays and stories that bring Blackall’s colourful history to life, preserving it for future generations. Visitors can w [...]
Blackall Sculpture Trail
If you like your art alfresco, then you'll love the Blackall Sculpture Trail. There's an incredible sculpture of an Eagle in its Nest made from railway dog spikes, timber and bolts from an old bridge. This sculpture as [...]
The Black Stump
Anything west of Blackall is considered 'beyond the Black Stump', in reference to the early surveying of the western regions. Nestled on Thistle Street behind the Blackall State School is a petrified wood memorial stump [...]
Living Arts Centre
If you are more of a 'doing' art type of person and you are looking for inspiration, then look no further. The Living Arts Centre offers a virtual feast of creative workshops and rural retreats delivered by professional [...]
