Shire of Longreach
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| Shire of Longreach Queensland |
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| Population: | 4,329 (2001 census) | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 23545 km² (9090.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Council Seat: | Longreach | ||||||||||||
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Shire of Longreach 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.
[edit] External links
- Queensland Department of Local Government & Planning - Local Government Directory
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