Order of the Outback Ball
Burke Shire Order of the Outback Ball
The 2026 ‘Order of the Outback Ball’ will be held in Burketown on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
The ball, which is hosted by Burke Shire Council, is held every two years. It is a hallmark event in the Australian Outback which celebrates the Order of the Outback Award
This award recognises the contribution an individual or organisation has made to remote and regional Australia.
Past recipients of the Order of the Outback award include:
- BlazeAid
- Aussie Helpers
- The Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Ian McNamara (Host of ABC Radio’s Australia All Over program)
- RM Williams
- RFDS Dr. Don Bowley
- Johnathon Thurston
- Kerry McGinnis
- Frankie Shadforth
For more information regarding the ball please contact Cheryl Portch - cportch@burke.qld.gov.au or 0448 052 302.
Please see links below with more information.