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Encyclopedia > Strathbogie Shire

Strathbogie Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the State and has an area of 3,293 square kilometres. The Shire includes the towns of Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town. In 2001 it had a population of 9,200, of which almost a third reside in the central town of Euroa, where is the local government offices are located. Only about 150 km from Melbourne, bordered to the east by the picturesque Strathbogie Ranges and to the west by the Nagambie Lakes district, the Shire contains the best of everything Victorian. It is also well-known for its sheep production (home of the original Merinos) horse studs (earning the title "The Horse Capital of Victoria"), wineries (Mitchelton, Tahbilk, Plunkett's), olives and alpacas. Tourism is a growing industry in the area, with many B&Bs, hotels and restaurants. Municipalities of Greater Melbourne City of Banyule City of Bayside City of Boroondara City of Brimbank Shire of Cardinia City of Casey City of Darebin City of Frankston City of Glen Eira City of Greater Dandenong City of Hobsons Bay City of Hume City of Kingston City of Knox City... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th)  - Land 227,416 km²  - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...


External links

  • Local Government website
  • Strathbogie Ranges Tourism
  • The Euroa Gazette

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Strathbogie Shire Council - Recycling (519 words)
Strathbogie Shire Council has offered a kerbside recycling service to the municipality’s townships in an attempt to reduce the amount of waste throughout the Shire and provide for future environmental sustainability.
Strathbogie Shire Council is involved in the National Program for the recycling of clean farm chemical containers.
The Strathbogie Shire Council its employees, agents, consultants and representatives do not accept any liability to any person for the information or advice (or the use of such information or advice) which is provided or incorporated into it by reference.
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