Longreach Shire Council

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Longreach Shire Council
Queensland
Population: 4,329 (2001 census)
Area: 23,545 kmĀ²
Mayor: Patrick Tanks
Council Seat: Longreach
Website: http://www.longreach.qld.gov.au/
LGAs around Longreach Shire Council
Winton Winton Aramac
Winton Longreach Shire Council Ilfracombe
Barcoo Barcoo Isisford

Longreach Shire Council is a Local Government Area in central western Queensland, Australia. The shire consists of the area around the town of Longreach, the administrative centre.

Traditionally, a pastoral area, the shire is increasingly becoming a tourist destination with attractions such as the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and the Qantas Founders Outback Museum.

Other towns in Longreach Shire include Arrilalah and Morella.

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