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Business View Oceania - January/February 2017
The Shire of Barcoo, one of the big-
gest local government areas inWestern
Queensland, is a place of exceptional
beauty and a rich history. The shire in-
corporates the townships of Jundah,
Windorah, and Stonehenge covering
an area of almost 62,000 square km.
The Thomson and Barcoo rivers reach
a confluence to form Cooper Creek, an
exceptional site with strong historical
values. The surrounding regions offer
many opportunities for outdoor recre-
ation with fantastic wildlife and flora
and numerous activities such as golf
and fishing.
Despite covering a considerable area,
the Shire is home to a small popula-
The Shire of Barcoo
An exceptionally unique place