Bulloo Shire Council

The Bulloo Shire is located in the far south west corner of Outback Queensland, and covers an area of 73,600 square kilometers (4.26%), making it the third largest Shire in the State. A diversity of industries, including beef, wool, opal, bee-keeping, tourism, service, oil and gas, all contribute to create the vibrant economy of the region. Thargomindah, with a population of approximately two hundred and thirteen (213) people, is situated on the Bulloo River, 1000 kilometers due west from Brisbane along the Adventure Way. It is the Shire’s major town, and serves as the administration center for the Bulloo Shire Council. The Council is the largest single employer in the region and operates from a very modern and well-appointed Administration Centre and Council Depot. The Council also operates/administers the Thargomindah Visitor Information Centre, Library, Various Sport & Recreation Facilities, Cemetery, Water and Sewerage, and the Town Common. The township of Hungerford, which has a population of eleven (11), is located 164 kilometres south of Thargomindah along the Dowling Track, and lies near the Paroo River on the Queensland/New South Wales Border. The tiny town of Noccundra with a population of four (4) is situated adjacent to the Noccundra Waterhole on the Wilson River, 122 kilometers west of Thargomindah. The Waterhole and Hotel are both a popular stop-over for tourists on their way to visit the iconic Dig Tree or Innamincka. Cameron Corner is where the States of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet. It is situated 402 kilometers from Thargomindah and has a population of four (4). The Bulloo Shire has a long and colourful history of explorers and pastoralists, from the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition through to current expeditions searching for oil and gas reserves

Website

http://bulloo.qld.gov.au

External link for Bulloo Shire Council

Industry

Government Administration

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Thargomindah, Queensland

Type

Government Agency