Balonne Shire Council

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Balonne Shire Queensland
Population:	5,417
Area:	31,119 km²
Mayor:	Robert Buchan
Council Seat:	St George
Federal Division:	Division of Maranoa
Website: http://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/
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The Balonne Shire Council is a Local government area located in Queensland on the New South Wales border some 500 kilometres from the east coast of Australia and has an area of 31,119 square kilometres.

It is a region of quite surprising diversity and has some unique attractions. The area is rich in native bird and animal life, wide open spaces, beautiful waterways, and many historic buildings. The waterways of the Shire are well known for their fishing and here can be found the following rivers:

• Balonne River,
• Maranoa River,
• Culgoa River,
• Narran River,
• Moonie River, and
• Barwon River.

These rivers attract fishermen after both the Yellow belly and the sought after Murray Cod.

Rural industry has created and is supported by the towns of:

• St George,
• Dirranbandi,
• Bollon,
• Thallon,
• Mungindi and
• Hebel.

The smaller locations such as Nindigully, Boolba and Alton are all places of historic significance and are important meeting places for both the local rural communities and also the travelling public which they service.

Annual events include:

• Fishing Competitions,
• A Golf Carnival,
• Motorbike Endurance Rallies,
• Country Shows & Rodeos
• Wool, Craft & Flower Shows