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.
I miss when most cars had halogens and all street lights were mostly sodium besides a few mercury lights. Night driving used to be something I actually enjoyed doing and now it’s something I despise…