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Cona Creek, Queensland
Cona Creek is a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. At the , Cona Creek had a population of 57 people. Geography The creek of the same name rises in Carnarvon Park and then flows through neighbouring Wealwandangie entering the locality of Cona Creek from the south-east and then flows through the locality to exit in the north-west ( Lochington/ Minerva). The Dawson Developmental Road passes through the locality from north ( Minerva) to west ( Nandowrie). History The locality presumably takes its name from the creek, which in turn is an Aboriginal word meaning ''mud''. In the , Cona Creek had a population of 83 people. Education There are no schools in Cona Creek, but neighboroughing Springsure has primary schooling and secondary schooling to Year 10. For secondary schooling to Year 12, the closest school is in Emerald Emerald is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) colored green by trace amounts of chromium ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AEST
Australia uses three main time zones: Australian Western Standard Time (AWST; UTC+08:00), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST; UTC+09:30), and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST; UTC+10:00). Time is regulated by the individual state governments, some of which observe daylight saving time (DST). Australia's external territories observe different time zones. Standard time was introduced in the 1890s when all of the Australian colonies adopted it. Before the switch to standard time zones, each local city or town was free to determine its local time, called local mean time. Now, Western Australia uses Western Standard Time; South Australia and the Northern Territory use Central Standard Time; while New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Jervis Bay Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory use Eastern Standard Time. Daylight saving time (+1 hour) is used in jurisdictions in the south and south-east: South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electoral District Of Gregory
Gregory is a Legislative Assembly of Queensland electoral district in Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ ..., Australia. Members for Gregory Election results See also * Politics of Australia References External links * {{Electoral districts of Queensland Gregory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Division Of Flynn
The Division of Flynn is an Australian Electoral Division in Queensland. The current MP is Colin Boyce, a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland. He was first elected in 2022. Geography Federal electoral division boundaries in Australia are determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission. Redistributions occur for the boundaries of divisions in a particular state, and they occur every seven years, or sooner if a state's representation entitlement changes or when divisions of a state are malapportioned. History The division was created in 2006, following a redistribution of seats in the state. It was first contested at the 2007 federal election. The electorate generally extends west from the port city of Gladstone, as far as the Central Highlands town of Emerald. It was named after John Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Formation In June 2006, the Australian Electoral Commission an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minerva, Queensland
Minerva is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. At the , Minerva had a population of 55 people. Geography The Nogoa River forms the western boundary of the locality. The terrain is mountainous with many named peaks, including: * Bimbenang Peak () * Birdcage () * Crystal Hill () * Funnel Mountain () * Little St Peter () * Mount Alexander () * Mount Cullender () * Mount Ebenezer () * Mount Elizabeth () * Mount Helmet () * Mount Horatio () * Mount Minerva () * Mount Promenade () * Mount Spencer () * Mount Wallaroo () * Mount Wandoo () * Mount Wills () * Red Hill () * Spring Hill () * St Peter () * Summer Hill () * Sunrise Hill () History Minerva Provisional School opened on 8 November 1904 with Miss Elsie Hyde the first teacher. By June 1905 there were 31 students enrolled. On 1 January 1909 it became Minerva State School. It closed on 31 December 1928. On 17 April 2020, the Queensland Government re-drew the boundari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springsure, Queensland
Springsure is a town and a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It is south of Emerald on the Gregory Highway. It is the southern terminus of the Gregory Highway and the northern terminus of the Dawson Highway. It is northwest of Brisbane. At the , Springsure had a population of 950 people. Geography Today, Springsure is a pastoral settlement serving cattle farms, and sunflower, sorghum, wheat and chickpea plantations. Springsure is the hub for several coal mines such as the Minerva Mine and the Rolleston Mine. Significant exploration is ongoing in the district. It is also a staging point for expeditions to Carnarvon National Park. History '' Gangalu (Gangulu, Kangulu, Kanolu, Kaangooloo, Khangulu)'' is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken on Gangula country. The Gangula language region includes the towns of Clermont and Springsure extending south towards the Dawson River. ''Wadja'' (also known as ''Wadjigu'', ''Wadya'', ''Wadjainngo'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cairdbeign, Queensland
Cairdbeign is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Cairdbeign had a population of 85 people. Geography There are a number of mountains in the locality: * Mount Cassillis at above sea level () * Mount Sirius at above sea level () * Rainworth Hill at above sea level () History In the , Cairdbeign had a population of 85 people. Heritage listings Cairdbeign has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: * Wealwandangie Road: Old Rainworth Stone Store Old Rainworth Stone Store is a heritage-listed storehouse and now museum at Wealwandangie Road, Cairdbeign, south of the town of Springsure, Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1862 by George Goldring. It is also ... References External links {{Central Highlands Region Central Highlands Region Localities in Queensland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wealwandangie, Queensland
Wealwandangie is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ ..., Australia. In the , Wealwandangie had a population of 37 people. References {{Central Highlands Region Central Highlands Region Localities in Queensland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buckland, Queensland
Buckland is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ ..., Australia. In the Buckland had a population of 44 people. History Buckland State School opened on 25 October 1909 and closed on 1959. In the Buckland had a population of 44 people. References Central Highlands Region Localities in Queensland {{Queensland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandowrie, Queensland
Nandowrie is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. At the , Nandowrie had a population of 31 people. Geography The Nogoa River forms the northern boundary of the locality. The Dawson Developmental Road passes through the locality from north-east ( Cona Creek) to south-west ( Mantuan Downs). The northern and south-western parts of the locality are flatter land (approx above sea level) and are used for cattle grazing. The other parts of the locality are more mountainous rising to unnamed peaks of approximately above sea level; this land is currently undeveloped with the majority of it being within the Squire State Forest and Nandowrie State Forest. History The origin of the name Nandowrie may be the Nandowrie Lagoon on the road from Springsure to Tambo. Tresswell State School opened on 25 January 1971 on the pastoral property "Tresswell". In March 1974, the school moved to a new building in its current location. It celebrated its 40th bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lochington, Queensland
Lochington is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. At the , Lochington had a population of 128 people. Geography Lochington is bounded to the east and south-east by the Nogoa River. The locality is within the Fitzroy River drainage basin. The Capricorn Highway passes through the northernmost part of the locality from Anakie Siding to Willows. The Snake Range National Park is within the east of the locality (). It is . The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation. History Lochington pastoral station obtained a mail service on 1 January 1937. Lockington Provisional School opened 23 January 1961 on land that was once part of Lockington pastoral station. It became Lockington State School at a new site in January 1965. The school closed 14 December 1979 due to low student numbers. On 29 January 1991, Lochington State School was reopened (but with a new spelling of the name). In the , Lochington's population was too low to be separ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suburbs And Localities (Australia)
Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia, used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb A suburb (more broadly suburban area) is an area within a metropolitan area, which may include commercial and mixed-use, that is primarily a residential area. A suburb can exist either as part of a larger city/urban area or as a separate ... is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to, a larger city. The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Highlands Region
Central Highlands Region is a local government area in Queensland, Australia. History '' Wadja'' (also known as ''Wadjigu'', ''Wadya'', ''Wadjainngo'', ''Mandalgu'', and ''Wadjigun)'' is an Australian Aboriginal language in Central Queensland. The language region includes the local government areas of the Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda and Central Highlands Region, including the Blackdown Tableland, the Comet River, and the Expedition Range, and the towns of Woorabinda, Springsure and Rolleston. ''Yambina'' (also known as ''Jambina'' and ''Jambeena'') is an Australian Aboriginal language of Central Queensland. Its traditional language region is the local government area of Central Highlands Region, including Peak Downs, Logan Creek, south to Avon Downs, east to Denham Range and Logan Downs, west to Elgin Downs and at Solferino. '' Yetimarala'' (also known as ''Jetimarala'', ''Yetimaralla'', and ''Bayali'') is an Australian Aboriginal language of Central Queensland. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
