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Major towns of Central West Queensland include [[Longreach, Queensland|Longreach]], [[Winton, Queensland|Winton]], [[Blackall, Queensland|Blackall]] and [[Barcaldine, Queensland|Barcaldine]]. Barcaldine was the location for the [[1891 Australian shearers' strike]], one of Australia's earliest and most important industrial disputes. The [[Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame]] is a museum located in Longreach which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian [[outback]]. The building was completed in 1987 and opened by Queen [[Elizabeth II]] on 29 April 1988.<ref name="ourst">{{cite web |url=http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/museum1.aspx |title=Our Story |publisher=Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame |accessdate=27 January 2012 }}</ref> |
Major towns of Central West Queensland include [[Longreach, Queensland|Longreach]], [[Winton, Queensland|Winton]], [[Blackall, Queensland|Blackall]] and [[Barcaldine, Queensland|Barcaldine]]. Barcaldine was the location for the [[1891 Australian shearers' strike]], one of Australia's earliest and most important industrial disputes. The [[Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame]] is a museum located in Longreach which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian [[outback]]. The building was completed in 1987 and opened by Queen [[Elizabeth II]] on 29 April 1988.<ref name="ourst">{{cite web |url=http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/museum1.aspx |title=Our Story |publisher=Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame |accessdate=27 January 2012 }}</ref> |
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Smaller towns in the region include [[Bedourie, Queensland|Bedourie]], [[Birdsville, Queensland|Birdsville]], [[Boulia, Queensland|Boulia]], [[Urandangi]], [[Ilfracombe, Queensland|Ilfracombe]], [[Isisford, Queensland|Isisford]], [[Yaraka, Queensland|Yaraka]], [[Jundah, Queensland|Jundah]], [[Stonehenge, Queensland|Stonehenge]], [[Windorah, Queensland|Windorah]], [[Alpha, Queensland|Alpha]], [[Aramac, Queensland|Aramac]], [[Jericho, Queensland|Jericho]], [[Tambo, Queensland|Tambo]] and [[Muttaburra, Queensland|Muttaburra]]. The ghost town of [[Betoota, Queensland|Betoota]] has been designated as Australia's smallest town.<ref name="smh">{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/11/15/1037080914104.html |title=Make it a double - it could be ages before anyone else arrives |author=Greg Roberts |accessdate=26 January 2012 |date=17 November 2002 |work=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] |publisher=Fairfax Media }}</ref> |
Smaller towns in the region include [[Bedourie, Queensland|Bedourie]], [[Birdsville, Queensland|Birdsville]], [[Boulia, Queensland|Boulia]], [[Urandangi]], [[Ilfracombe, Queensland|Ilfracombe]], [[Isisford, Queensland|Isisford]], [[Yaraka, Queensland|Yaraka]], [[Jundah, Queensland|Jundah]], [[Stonehenge, Queensland (Barcoo Shire)|Stonehenge]], [[Windorah, Queensland|Windorah]], [[Alpha, Queensland|Alpha]], [[Aramac, Queensland|Aramac]], [[Jericho, Queensland|Jericho]], [[Tambo, Queensland|Tambo]] and [[Muttaburra, Queensland|Muttaburra]]. The ghost town of [[Betoota, Queensland|Betoota]] has been designated as Australia's smallest town.<ref name="smh">{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/11/15/1037080914104.html |title=Make it a double - it could be ages before anyone else arrives |author=Greg Roberts |accessdate=26 January 2012 |date=17 November 2002 |work=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] |publisher=Fairfax Media }}</ref> |
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 Regions of Queensland | |
| Population | 12,387 (2010)[1] |
| • Density | 0.0312290/km2 (0.080883/sq mi) |
| Area | 396,650.2 km2 (153,147.5 sq mi) |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Barcoo, Shire of Diamantina, Shire of Boulia, Shire of Winton, Longreach Region, Blackall-Tambo Region, Barcaldine Region |
| State electorate(s) | Gregory, Mount Isa |
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa, Kennedy |
Central West Queensland is a remote region in the Australian state of Queensland which covers 396 650.2 km².[1] The region lies to the north of South West Queensland and south of the Gulf Country.
Central West Queensland is serviced by the ABC Western Queensland radio station. It has a population of approximately 12,387 people.
History
The first exploration by Europeans was by Major Thomas Mitchell who passed through the area in 1846. Mitchell was near Isisford on the Barcoo River when his party was lacking supplies and threatened by Aboriginals. He then decided to return to Sydney, completing a successful expedition which had explored a large area of unknown country.[2]
Geography
The eastern extent of the Simpson Desert lies within the region. Haddon Corner and Poeppel Corner on the Queensland border are also located here. Bioregions in the area include the Channel Country.
Part of the Cooper Basin is located in the region. The basin contains the most significant on-shore petroleum and natural gas deposits in Australia.[3]
At the federal level the region partly falls in the Division of Maranoa and the Division of Kennedy. Local government areas included in the region are Shire of Barcoo, Shire of Diamantina, Shire of Boulia, Shire of Winton, Longreach Region, Blackall-Tambo Region and Barcaldine Region.
Settlements
Major towns of Central West Queensland include Longreach, Winton, Blackall and Barcaldine. Barcaldine was the location for the 1891 Australian shearers' strike, one of Australia's earliest and most important industrial disputes. The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame is a museum located in Longreach which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian outback. The building was completed in 1987 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 29 April 1988.[4]
Smaller towns in the region include Bedourie, Birdsville, Boulia, Urandangi, Ilfracombe, Isisford, Yaraka, Jundah, Stonehenge, Windorah, Alpha, Aramac, Jericho, Tambo and Muttaburra. The ghost town of Betoota has been designated as Australia's smallest town.[5]
Rivers
Waterways coursing through Central West Queensland include the Barcoo River, Georgina River, Diamantina River, Thomson River, Burke River, Hamilton River and Cooper Creek.
Protected areas
A number of national parks have been declared in the region, including Simpson Desert National Park, Cudmore National Park, Diamantina National Park, Astrebla Downs National Park, Welford National Park, Goneaway National Park, Lochern National Park and Bladensburg National Park.
Transport
Major roads in the region include the Capricorn Highway and the Landsborough Highway. In the north of the region, the Kennedy Highway leads from Boulia to Cairns on the eastern coast of Australia. The Central railway line reached Longreach in 1892. Today, the Spirit of the Outback is a long-distance passenger rail service operating from Brisbane to Longreach. The region is serviced by six airports, including Longreach Airport, Winton Airport, Windorah Airport, Barcaldine Airport, Aramac Airport and Blackall Airport.
See also
References
- ^ a b "National Regional Profile: Central West". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ Baker, D. W. A. "Mitchell, Sir Thomas Livingstone (1792–1855)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Petroleum Geology of South Australia Volume 4 - Cooper Basin". Government of South Australia. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ "Our Story". Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ Greg Roberts (17 November 2002). "Make it a double - it could be ages before anyone else arrives". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
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