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Encyclopedia > List of regions in Australia

This is a list of regions in Australia that are not Australian states or territories. Note that the regions in this list do not necessarily have any official status. The states and territories of Australia make up the Commonwealth of Australia under a federal system of government. ...

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Capital Country is the name of one of the 16 regions of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Eastern states of Australia are the states adjoining the east coast of Australia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Semi-arid grazing country near Burra Creek, South Australia The Murray-Darling Basin being 3430km long, drains one-seventh of the Australian land mass and is currently by far the most significant agricultural area in Australia. ... The term northern Australia is generally considered to include the Australian states and territories of Queensland and the Northern Territory. ... For the roadhouse along the Eyre Highway, see Nullarbor, South Australia NASA - Visible Earth, Nullarbor. ... For other uses, see Outback (disambiguation). ... The term southern Australia is generally considered to include the Australian states and territories of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. ...

New South Wales

See also the Bureau of Meteorology's NSW regions map. “NSW” redirects here. ... The Bureau of Meteorology is an Executive Agency of the Australian Government responsible for providing weather services to Australia and surrounding areas. ...

A panoramic view of the Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, are situated approximately 100 kilometres west of Sydney. ... The Central Coast is an urban region in the Australian state of New South Wales, located on the coastline north of Sydney and south of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. ... The Central West region refers to the area west of the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. ... Approximate area of the Far West region of New South Wales The Far West region of New South Wales, Australia refers generally to a fairly flat and low lying area in the western part of the state, which is too dry to support wheat or other crops or intensive pastoral. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Lookout from the Illawarra Escarpment above Wombarra over the northern Illawarra plain viewing Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli, Wollongong up to Port Kembla in the far. ... Look up Wollongong in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the island off Solomon Islands, see Ontong Java Atoll Lord Howe Island is a small island in the Pacific Ocean 600 km (373 mi) east of the Australian mainland. ... The New England region of Australia, here showing Mt Duval Approximate location of New England within New South Wales; red a narrow definition, yellow a broader definition New England is the name given to a region in the north of the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... A country region in the north east of the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... The North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia refers generally to the area to the west of New England region, to the north of the Central West region and to the east of the Far West region. ... The Northern Rivers refers to the part of the North Coast, which lies north of the Mid North Coast region of the State of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Riverina is a prosperous agricultural region of south-western New South Wales (NSW), Australia. ... Worldwind image of Snowy Mountains The Snowy Mountains (known for short as the Snowies) are the highest Australian mountain range and contain the Australian mainlands highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko, which reaches 2228 metres AHD. They are located in southern New South Wales and are part of the larger Australian... The South Coast refers to the narrow coastal belt from Sydney in the north to the border with Victoria in the south in the south-eastern part of the State of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Southern Highlands is a geographical area in New South Wales, Australia, southwest of Sydney. ... The Southern Tablelands is a geographic area of the State of New South Wales, Australia. ... The South West Slopes is a region predominantly in New South Wales, Australia. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ...

Northern Territory

See also the Bureau of Meteorology's NT regions map. Slogan or Nickname: The Territory, The NT, The Top End Motto(s): none Other Australian states and territories Capital Darwin Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator Ted Egan Chief Minister Clare Martin (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $10,418 (8th)  - Product... The Bureau of Meteorology is an Executive Agency of the Australian Government responsible for providing weather services to Australia and surrounding areas. ...

Arnhem Land is an area of 97,000 km² in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Territory, Australia. ... Central Australia is a term used to describe the area of land surrounding and including Alice Springs in Australia. ... The Top End is, Cape York Peninsula aside, the northernmost part of Australia. ...

Queensland

Main article: Regions of Queensland

See also the Bureau of Meteorology's QLD regions map. Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... Map of official regions of Queensland. ... The Bureau of Meteorology is an Executive Agency of the Australian Government responsible for providing weather services to Australia and surrounding areas. ...

For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ... For the Bundaberg Distillery, see Bundaberg Rum. ... Rockhampton, sometimes abbreviated to Rocky, is a city in Central Queensland, Australia, located inland from the Capricorn Coast on the Bruce Highway, approximately north of Queenslands capital city, Brisbane. ... Maryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately 300 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane. ... For other uses, see Gladstone (disambiguation). ... “Gold Coast” redirects here. ... Mackay (, pop. ... The South East Queensland region. ... Warwick is a town in Queensland, Australia, lying 130 km south-west of Brisbane. ... Population: 282,645* (2005)[1] (11th) Location: 100 km from Brisbane State District: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Kawana, Noosa, Nicklin Federal Division: Fisher, Fairfax The Sunshine Coast (population 282,645 with up to an additional 50,000 in visitors and seasonal workers) is a coastal region located in South East Queensland, north... Toowoomba (also known as the The Garden City) is a city in South East Queensland, Australia. ... This article is about the region of Queensland, Australia. ... The Torres Strait Islands are a group of at least 274 small islands which lie in Torres Strait, the waterway separating far northern continental Australias Cape York Peninsula and the island of New Guinea. ... ‎ The Strand CBD from Museum of Tropical Queensland, features Castle Hill in background Townsville (Postcodes: 4810-4819) is an urban centre on the north-eastern coast of Australia, in the state of Queensland. ... Map of Far North Queensland Far North Queensland (abreviated to FNQ) is a region of Queensland covering the northern part of the state. ... Whitehaven beach on Whitsunday Island Hill inlet, north of Whitehaven beach The Whitsunday Islands are a collective of continental islands of various sizes off the coast of Queensland, Australia, situated between Townsville and Mackay and some 900km north of Brisbane. ...

South Australia

See also the Bureau of Meteorology's SA regions map. Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 11  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $59,819 (5th)  - Product per capita  $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  1,558,200 (5th)  - Density  1. ... The Bureau of Meteorology is an Executive Agency of the Australian Government responsible for providing weather services to Australia and surrounding areas. ...

The Adelaide Plains (34°30′ S 138°30′ E) is the area in South Australia between the Mount Lofty Ranges on the east and the Gulf Saint Vincent on the west. ... The Waterfall Gully waterfall in the Adelaide Foothills The Adelaide Hills are part of the Mount Lofty Ranges, east of the city of Adelaide in the state of South Australia. ... Mount Lofty Summit The Mount Lofty Ranges are the range of mountains to the east of Adelaide in South Australia. ... It has been suggested that Barossa Shiraz be merged into this article or section. ... The Copper Triangle is a region of South Australia, approximately bounded by the towns, Wallaroo, Kadina and Moonta on Yorke Peninsula. ... Satellite photo of the Eyre Peninsula bushfires, taken on January 11 2005 Eyre Peninsula is a triangular peninsula in South Australia. ... The Far North is a region of South Australia. ... The Fleurieu Peninsula is a picturesque peninsula located south of Adelaide in South Australia, Australia. ... Flinders Ranges is a national park in South Australia (Australia), 384 km north of Adelaide. ... Kangaroo Island is Australias third largest island - after Tasmania and Melville Island. ... The Limestone Coast is a recently adopted name for the region in the South East of South Australia. ... The Mid North is a region of South Australia, north of the Adelaide Plains, but not as far north as the Far North, or outback. ... The Riverland is a tourism and wine region in South Australia. ... The Yorke Peninsula is a peninsula located north-west and west of Adelaide in South Australia, Australia, between Spencer Gulf on the west and Gulf St. ...

Tasmania

See also the Bureau of Meteorology's TAS regions map. Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $16,114... The Bureau of Meteorology is an Executive Agency of the Australian Government responsible for providing weather services to Australia and surrounding areas. ...

Municipality of Central Highlands The Municipality of Central Highlands is a local government area of Tasmania. ... The Midlands in Tasmania refers to the relatively flat, dry agricultural area between Launceston and Hobart, so named because it covers most of the middle of these two cities. ... Municipality of West Coast The Municipality of West Coast is a local government area of Tasmania. ...

Victoria

See also the Bureau of Meteorology's VIC regions map. “VIC” redirects here. ... The Bureau of Meteorology is an Executive Agency of the Australian Government responsible for providing weather services to Australia and surrounding areas. ...

This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Pinnacle offers stunning views of the surrounding park, this photograph just one example. ... The Mallee is the most northwesterly district in the state of Victoria. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ... A beach on the Mornington Peninsula A beach on the Mornington Peninsula A beach on the Mornington Peninsula The Mornington Peninsula is a peninsula located south-east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, surrounded by Port Phillip, Western Port Bay and Bass Strait. ... The Australian Alps viewed from Mount Buffalo The Australian Alps is a general term for the highest mountain ranges in south_eastern Australia. ... The Western District is a region in the south-west corner of Victoria (Australia), extending to Ballarat in the east and as far north as Ararat. ... The Wimmera is a region in the west of the Australian state of Victoria. ... The Yarra Valley of the Yarra River, originating in the Yarra Ranges approximately 60 kilometres east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

Western Australia

See also the Bureau of Meteorology's WA regions map. Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State or the Golden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $100,900 (4th)  - Product per capita  $50,355/person... The Bureau of Meteorology is an Executive Agency of the Australian Government responsible for providing weather services to Australia and surrounding areas. ...

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The regions of Western Australia are distinct geographic areas of Western Australia, defined by the government of Western Australia for purposes of economic development administration. ... Location of Gascoyne in Western Australia The Gascoyne region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... The Goldfields-Esperance region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... The Stirling Range, in the heart of the Great Southern, is surrounded by farmland. ... The Kimberley is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... Location of Mid West region The Mid West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... Location of the Peel region The Peel is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... The Pilbara is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... The South West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... Location of the Wheatbelt region Wheat paddock near Quairading Grain storage silo near Quairading Land degradation caused by salinity; near Babakin The Wheatbelt region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... A map showing the location of the Murchison River. ...

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