Shire of Tara
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| Shire of Tara Queensland |
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 Location within Queensland |
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| Population: | 3,809 (2001 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density: | 0.3/km² (0.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1912 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 11680 km² (4509.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Council Seat: | Tara | ||||||||||||
| Region: | Darling Downs | ||||||||||||
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Shire of Tara 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 have 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, a remnant area of the southern brigalow belt.
Other towns in Tara Shire include Flinton, Glenmorgan, Meandarra, Moonie, The Gums and Westmar.
[edit] External links
- Queensland Department of Local Government & Planning - Local Government Directory.
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