The Shire of Bulloo is a local government area in South West Queensland, Australia. On 17 April 2020 the Queensland Government reorganised the nine localities in the Shire, resulting in six localities by making the following changes: There were no changes to the localities of Durham and Hungerford. In the, the Shire of Bulloo had a population of 337 people.

Geography

The Shire is located where New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia meet. In the south west corner of the shire, Cameron Corner is the point on the borders of all three states. The Bulloo Shire covers an area of 73724 km2, and its administrative centre is the town of Thargomindah. Major industries in the shire include wool, beef, opals, oil and natural gas.

History

The Shire's traditional land owners were the Galali people. Paroo Division was established on 11 November 1879 as one of the original divisions proclaimed under the Divisional Boards Act 1879. On 3 June 1880, the western part of the Paroo Division was separated to create the Bulloo Division. On 21 June 1883, the boundaries between Diamantina Division and Bulloo Division were adjusted. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Bulloo Division became the Shire of Bulloo on 31 March 1903. On 17 July 1930 Shire of Bulloo was abolished and absorbed into Shire of Quilpie, but was re-instated on 4 July 1931. On 17 April 2020 the Queensland Government reorganised the nine localities in the Shire, resulting in six localities by making the following changes: There were no changes to the localities of Durham and Hungerford.

Towns and localities

The Shire of Bulloo includes the following towns and localities: Since April 2020, there are three former localities and one former locality name:

Amenities

Bulloo Shire Council operates a public library in Thargomindah.

Chairmen and mayors

Demographics