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 did a little look up for you because I am 100% certain it’s possible from my own experience and I wanted to know why you wouldn’t have. In Nordic countries it seems the bright part of the milky way does not really rise above the horizon, and only the edges might be visible. Humidity and altitude might also be a reason.
Be sure to check out: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/
You’re lucky to have seen the auroras though. I have never seen those.