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Stgeorge-Visitor-Guide-2021-Web.Pdf
EXPLORE BOLLON | DIRRANBANDI | HEBEL | MUNGINDI | NINDIGULLY | ST GEORGE | THALLON QUEENSLAND’S SOUTHERN OUTBACK stgeorgeregion.com.au stgeorgeregion WELCOME TO St George Region WE WELCOME YOU TO “OUR PLACE”. SHARE OUR RELAXED, RURAL LIFESTYLE, WHERE COUNTRY MEETS OUTBACK. WE OFFER YOU A WELCOME REPRIEVE, LIKE A COUNTRY OASIS. ur region is not one to observe, but one to immerse yourself in the local culture, taking your time Oto breathe in fresh country air and explore vast landscapes and the freedom of our wide-open spaces. Experience famous historic Australian pubs, homesteads and painted silos. Meander along the inland rivers and waterways that supply our endless fields of produce. Explore our national parks with native Australian wildlife from prolific birdlife to mobs of emus and kangaroos. Hidden in our region are koala colonies and the endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat. By night lie under the endless stars of the Southern Cross, for a light show like you’ve never seen. CONTENTS 02 Bucket List 03 Facilities & Services 04 Explore the St George Region 08 Key Events 10 Itineraries 16 St George Town Map 22 Dirranbandi 24 Hebel 25 Bollon 27 Nindigully 28 Thallon 29 Mungindi 30 Cotton Self-Drive Trail 32 Fishing 33 Business Directory WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL BALONNE SHIRE! There is no such thing as a stranger in “our place” – just people we are yet to meet. Whether you want to meander leisurely or experience all we have to offer – from a rich agricultural heritage, some of the original tracks of the Cobb & Co coaches, the famous painted silos, unique watering holes and even a massive wombat – we are more than happy for you to make our place your place for as long as you like. -
Brewarrina Shire
Brewarrina Shire DRAFT LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT 17 February 2020 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY The Brewarrina Shire Council acknowledges and pays its respect to the Traditional Owners and their Nations of the Brewarrina Local Government Area including the Ngemba, Morawari, Barkinji, Kamilaroi, Koamu, Valari, Baranbinja, Wairadjuri, Yualwarri People. The contributions of earlier generations, including the Elders, who have fought for their rights in managing the land, is valued and respected. Brewarrina Shire Council acknowledges that the Traditional Owners and their Nations of the Brewarrina Shire have a deep cultural, social, environmental, spiritual and economic connection to their land. Brewarrina Shire Council understands the need for recognition of Traditional Owner knowledge and cultural values in the development of the Brewarrina Local Strategic Planning Statement and supports the belief that by working together we can provide beneficial outcomes for Traditional Owners and all people of the Brewarrina Shire. 1 FOREWARD A vision for our Shire in the future is reflecting a clear set of aspirations formed through the community feedback. WHAT DOES THIS STRATEGY DO? This Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) sets the framework for the economic, social and environmental land use needs over the next 20 years. The LSPS has also taken account of land use planning in adjacent Councils. It also works with Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and Local Environmental Plan (LEP). The LSPS gives effect to the Far West Regional Plan, implementing the directions and actions at a local level. The LSPS planning priorities, directions and actions provide the rationale for decisions about how we will use our land to achieve the community’s broader goals. -
Cairns – Fishing Capital of Australia 2 Djirri Nyurramba...Nyurramba Garrany Gulu Bulmba Djanaynggu
Cairns – Fishing Capital of Australia 2 Djirri nyurramba...Nyurramba garrany gulu bulmba djanaynggu... Nyurramba mugu bulmba-wu maminga...Nyurramba mundu guri djanan... gabun-gabun galiynggu... Welcome to Yirrganydji (and Djabugay) Country. We hope that you enjoy your stay. Please keep our environment clean and healthy and we wish you a safe journey on our traditional country. We also wish to acknowledge the elders and families of the Yirrganydji, Djabuganydji, Buluwai, Nyagali, and Guluy Peoples. The bountiful tropical waters surrounding Cairns sustained the Indigenous Peoples who first came to this naturally blessed region many years ago. The magical combination of ancient rainforest, protected mangrove systems and monsoonal rain that fed the inland rivers of the Gulf Savannah provided pristine breeding grounds and protection for many native species including barramundi, bream, jewfish, grunter, catfish, cod, eels, turtles, prawns, crayfish, oysters and periwinkles. Today these waters sustain a vibrant tourism industry that welcomes visitors from all over the world to experience the natural beauty of this iconic destination. The Great Barrier Reef continues to provide fishing experiences of a life time and thanks to the introduction of an extensive inshore Net Free Zone in 2015 the fish here are growing in numbers and size. It’s amped up fishing on another scale! Cast off to Cairns Getting Here Cairns not only connects you to piscatorial heaven it is well connected to the rest of the world regardless of your travel mode. • Fly direct -
State Strategic Touring Routes and Tourist Drives)
Guidelines and Criteria Driving Experiences (State Strategic Touring Routes and Tourist Drives) February 2016 Copyright http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/ © State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 2016 Feedback: Please send your feedback regarding this document to: [email protected] Driving Experiences, Transport and Main Roads, February 2016 Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Background ..................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Driving experiences ........................................................................................................................ 2 2 Eligibility for driving experiences signing ..................................................................................2 2.1 State Strategic Touring Routes (SSTR) ......................................................................................... 2 2.1.1 New State Strategic Touring Routes ..............................................................................3 2.1.2 Existing State Strategic Touring Routes ........................................................................5 2.1.3 Signage Types ................................................................................................................5 2.1.4 Costs for State Strategic Touring Route.........................................................................5 -
Queensland's Sandstone Wilderness Parks
Queensland National Parks Queensland’s sandstone wilderness parks Contents Parks at a glance .......................................................................2 Salvator Rosa section, Carnarvon National Park .......................16 Welcome ....................................................................................3 Minerva Hills National Park ......................................................18 Queensland’s Sandstone Wilderness .........................................4 Nuga Nuga National Park .........................................................19 Plan your getaway ......................................................................6 Lonesome section, Expedition National Park ...........................20 Choose your adventure...............................................................7 Beilba section, Expedition National Park..................................21 Blackdown Tableland National Park ...........................................8 Robinson Gorge section, Expedition National Park ...................22 Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park ..................10 Lake Murphy Conservation Park ...............................................24 Mount Moffatt section, Carnarvon National Park .....................12 Isla Gorge National Park ...........................................................25 Slow down on a Great Walk ......................................................14 Stay longer ...............................................................................26 Ka Ka Mundi section, -
Newsletter June 19
MOUNT ISA NEWS JUNE 2019 Your community newsletter Phone 07 4747 3200 | email [email protected] | www.mountisa.qld.gov.au | www.facebook.com/MountIsaCityCouncil/ MAYOR’S DESK... Can you believe that we're almost exactly halfway through the year already? June has flown by and there has been so much happening throughout Council and Mount Isa this month. Firstly, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to those in the community who go above and beyond to volunteer their time to community events. As anyone involved in event planning will know, it is an incredible amount of hard work and dedication over a long period of time, and it is also a very selfless, and thankless job. But without these people in our community, our social fabric begins to unravel, and there are fewer opportunities for us all to engage in social, cultural and sporting occasions. The end of May and the beginning of June saw MineX 2019 converge at Buchanan Park. Events such as these are vital for the ongoing growth, development and improvement of the mining industry - and, by extension, our community. This year saw more than 90 exhibitors, covering everything from mining products and services to major mining and engineering companies, including Glencore and Sandvik, which reinforced the confidence that businesses and industries still have in the mining sector in our region. I congratulate Commerce North West President Travis Crowther and his capable team for coordinating another successful event. In June we also saw the incredible 2019 Mount Isa Eisteddfod at the Mount Isa Civic Centre, which is the region's biggest and most diverse youth performing arts challenge, running over 10 days. -
Djabugay Tribal Aboriginal Corporation ICN 1536 to Submit a Development Application to Mareeba Shire Council for Assessment with Respect to the Above Described Land
T 07 4051 6946 E [email protected] O Level 1, 17 Aplin Street, Cairns M PO Box 2970, Cairns Q 4870 ABN 83 169 940 649 16 September 2020 Our Ref: 19-517 Chief Executive Officer Mareeba Shire Council PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 Attention: Mr Brian Millard – Senior Planner ([email protected]) Dear Brian, APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE AT 1458 KENNEDY HIGHWAY, KURANDA We refer to the above-described matter and confirm that Urban Sync Pty Ltd has been engaged by Djabugay Tribal Aboriginal Corporation ICN 1536 to submit a development application to Mareeba Shire Council for assessment with respect to the above described land. In support of the application, we attach the following documents to assist with Council’s assessment: • DA Form 1 as Attachment 1; • Plans of Development as Attachment 2; • Site Searches as Attachment 3; • Pre-lodgement Correspondence as Attachment 4; • Assessment of the applicable State Development Assessment Provisions Code as Attachment 5; and • Assessment of the applicable development codes under the Mareeba Shire Council Planning Scheme 2016 as Attachment 6. In accordance with discussions with Council, Councils’ application fee to the amount of $4,360.00 will be paid to facilitate lodgement of this application. We request an invoice for payment be issued by Mareeba Shire Council as soon as practicable. In accordance with s51(2) of the Planning Act 2016, landowners’ consent has not been provided as the Applicant is the owner of the land. We trust this application can now be progressed for assessment. -
Features Get on Your Bike Former Te Anau Couple Andrew and Gaby Welsh Have Swapped the 9Am to 5Pm Life to Take on the World
Features Get on your bike Former Te Anau couple Andrew and Gaby Welsh have swapped the 9am to 5pm life to take on the world. Here’s their first instalment in a series of articles to document their trip, written by Andrew. he idea of cycling The Banjo Paterson Route, from Molong to Dubbo, passing through T Wambangalang seemed about as Australian as we were going to find. We were still recovering after a hard couple of days cycling up and over The Great Dividing Range; bitterly cold temperatures including torrential rain and hail had dampened our initial enthusiasm for Australia. After all is this not the country of never ending bushfires, drought and dangerous animals? We needed a couple of days with the sun on our backs and views of those iconic vistas that shout ‘‘Australia’’, to reinvigorate our excitement and plans we had for cycling around Australia. Our cycling journey through New Zealand was always just the entree, the warmup for what will be several years on our bicycles traversing the world, Australia is the challenge that will test our fitness and stamina for taking on even greater challenges like India, China and Central Asia. We decided to start the Australian leg of our journey at Lithgow (just over the Blue Mountains from Sydney) and we are cycling The Great Inland Way from Lithgow to Cairns; a journey of about 2600km, that will take us through the Outback, Queensland Central Highlands and onto Cairns and The Great Barrier Reef. But first we needed to reach Dubbo; the last major town before heading up the Castlereagh Highway and into the New South Wales Outback Region. -
Tourism Development Plan
Flinders Shire Council Explore Create Engage March 2018 Content produced by Tourism Tribe contents 1.0 Executive Summary 4 2.0 Introduction 6 3.0 Situation Analysis 7 4.0 Competitor Analysis 16 5.0 Stakeholder Feedback 22 6.0 SWOT Analysis 24 7.0 Strategic Opportunities and Action Plan 26 8.0 Appendix 32 1.0 Executive Summary 1.1 Overview 1.2 Major Attractions for Visitors The Flinders Shire is situated 383kms southwest The Flinders Shire is fortunate to have the stand- of Townsville, and is made up of the townships out iconic natural attraction that is Porcupine of Hughenden, Prairie, Torrens Creek and Gorge National Park, only 64kms (40 minutes Stamford. Hughenden is the major town centre drive) from the major town centre, Hughenden, in the Shire and is featured on a number of with sealed road access. This pristine national Outback drives and on Australia’s Dinosaur park attraction sets the Flinders Shire apart from Trail. The majority of visitors arrive on their way surrounding Council areas in the North West east towards Charters Towers and Townsville, precinct of the Queensland Outback. and some stay for the day or one night on their travels west. Whilst enhanced marketing strategies could generate increased visitation to the Gorge, it is There are four national parks within the Flinders highly unlikely that the surrounding experiences Shire, with Porcupine Gorge being the unique and products would adequately service the natural asset that is often cited as the main consumer to keep them in the area beyond reason for visiting the shire. -
Unleashing Our Tourism Potential
PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Northern Horizons – Unleashing Our Tourism Potential Report on the Inquiry into Opportunities and Methods for Stimulating the Tourism Industry in Northern Australia Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia June 2018 CANBERRA © Commonwealth of Australia ISBN 978-1-74366-661-6 (Printed Version) ISBN 978-1-74366-662-3 (HTML Version) This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License. The details of this licence are available on the Creative Commons website: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/au/. Chair's Foreword Northern Australia is home to many iconic locations that attract millions of tourists from across Australia and the world. Uluru in the Northern Territory, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, and Broome with its unique pearls in Western Australia are all world-renowned tourism destinations, but only scratch the surface of what Northern Australia’s tourism industry has to offer. In 2014 the Committee’s predecessor, the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia1, released its report Pivot North: Inquiry into the Development of Northern Australia (Pivot North). Pivot North presented an overarching examination of challenges to, and opportunities for, economic growth and development in Northern Australia. In 2016, the predecessor Committee inquired into opportunities to expand the aquaculture industry. This Committee has now turned its focus to examining ways to stimulate the tourism industry in Northern Australia. The tourism industry presents a major opportunity to support the long term economic and social development of the north and thereby contribute to the sustainability of a large number of remote and regional communities. -
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Issue B, Oct 2010
McKinlay Shire INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Issue B, Oct 2010 prepared by verge URBAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE June, 2010 Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 3 2 The Regional Context ............................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Local Authority Areas and Population Centres ................................................................................ 4 2.1.1 Transport Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.2 Energy and Telecommunications Infrastructure .............................................................................. 7 2.1.3 Water Management ......................................................................................................................... 8 2.1.4 Economic Resources ......................................................................................................................... 8 2.1.5 Community Services and Facilities .................................................................................................... 9 2.1.6 Housing and Built Environment ........................................................................................................ 9 2.1.7 Environment and Landscape............................................................................................................ -
Outback COVER Edn5 (Page 1)
Drive Tourism The Muttaburrasaurus Byway — Travelling Safely History Barcaldine to Longreach via Aramac and One of the best ways to get around the Muttaburra. Only selected major roads and highways Many early expeditions made important Sunmap Regional Map outback is to follow a themed highway are sealed in the outback. Check with the discoveries such as the presence of gold route. These also include routes from the The Channel Country Byway — RACQ as to local road conditions, and other minerals, rivers and grazing east coast out to Charleville, Barcaldine, Longreach to Boulia via Jundah, especially in the wet season. lands. Others ended in tragedy. as well as the Ancient Outback tour Windorah, Birdsville and Bedourie. Department of Natural Resources and Mines Outback summers are hot but much less Head Office: itinery from Mount Isa. Other outback Leichhardt Cnr Main & Vulture Sts, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Marine Fossil Byway — Winton to humid than on the coast. Storms and Locked Bag 40, Coorparoo Delivery Centre, Qld. 4151 themed routes are listed below. Dr Ludwig Leichhardt led a successful Richmond. minor flooding in the wetter summer Ph (07) 3896 3216, Fax (07) 3896 3510 For more detailed information visit: expedition from the Darling Downs to months can cause delays in travel, part of www.driveqld.com.au Dinosaur Way — Hughenden to Winton. Port Essington in the Northern Territory For all your regional and recreational map needs, Sunmap products are the adventure of the outback. available from Departmental service centres, distributors and selected Outback Way - from Winton travelling Min Min Byway — Winton to Mount Isa in 1844.