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The Balonne Shire is located in Queensland on the New South Wales border some 500 kilometres from the east coast of Australia and has an area of 31,119 square kilometres. A region of surprising diversity and unique attractions, the Balonne Shire is rich in native bird and animal life, wide open spaces, beautiful waterways, and many historic buildings.

Rural industry has created and is supported by the towns of St George, Dirranbandi, Bollon, Thallon, Mungindi and Hebel. Small localities such as Nindigully, Boolba and Alton are places of historic significance and important meeting places for the rural communities and travelling public they serve.

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Australia Day Award Nominations

The Balonne Shire Council is currently accepting nominations for the Australia Day Awards for 2012. The categories for the awards are: Australia Day Citizen Award Australia Day Young Citizen...

St George Pool

The St George Pool will be opening on Monday 3rd October, and times will be as follows: Monday to Friday: 6.00am - 7.30am 10.00am - 12.00pm 3.00pm - 6.00pm* *except for Wednesday, the pool will...

Rate Discount extended to 30 March 2012

NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS RATE NOTICES ISSUED / EXTENSION OF DISCOUNT DATE   Notice is hereby given to ratepayers of the Shire of Balonne that Rate Notices for the period 1 January 2012 to 30...