Tara Shire Council

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Tara Shire Council Queensland
Population: • Density:	3,809 (2001 census) 0.3/km²
Established:	1912
Area:	11,680 km²
Mayor:	Philip Bougoure
Council Seat:	Tara
Region:	Darling Downs
State District:	Warrego
Federal Division:	Maranoa
Website: http://www.tara.qld.gov.au/
LGAs around Tara Shire Council Warroo Murilla Chinchilla Warroo Tara Shire Council Milmerran Balonne Waggamba Milmerran

Tara Shire Council is a Local Government Area in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The shire was formed in 1912.

Important industries in the shire include wheat, beef and wool. In recent years there has been large scale rural subdivisions developed in the shire. Prickly Pear infestation in the early 1900s had a devastating effect on the area that was only alleviated by the introduction of the cactoblastis moth.

Attractions in Tara include Southwood National Park, an remnant area of the southern brigalow belt.

Other towns in Tara Shire include Moonie and The Gums.

[edit] External link

• Queensland Department of Local Government & Planning - Local Government Directory.