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.
When I lived at my old house, the interstate (a mile away or so) switched from sodium lights to LEDs and the light bleed was bad enough that I could have done precision yardwork at night. Even with blackout curtains, I could see the outline of my door at night. It was miserable.