About Paroo Shire Community Directory
The Paroo Community Directory covers the remote Paroo Shire in south‑west Queensland, centred on the town of Cunnamulla and including settlements like Wyandra, Eulo and Yowah. Grazing, opal mining and tourism are mainstays of the local economy, and the region is known for its artesian water and outback festivals. The directory collects information on medical services, schools, childcare, community centres, arts and cultural groups, sporting clubs, volunteer organisations and council services, ensuring that residents and travellers along the Matilda Highway can access support and community activities.
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Health, emergency and welfare services in the Paroo area include small health clinics, visiting doctors and specialists, crisis and counselling hotlines, accommodation support and welfare assistance programmes. The directory also lists community clubs and interest groups, arts and creative projects, sports and recreation clubs, youth programmes, cultural and migrant services, environmental groups and religious or philosophical organisations, alongside education, training and employment services. Because this shire is remote, many specialist services such as allied health care, legal assistance and disability or youth support are delivered by visiting providers or regional outreach, while local community organisations and volunteers offer daily support and cultural activities.
Paroo Shire Area
Encompassing the township of Cunnamulla and small settlements like Eulo, Paroo Shire sits on the Bulloo Developmental Road in south‑western Queensland. Grazing and opal mining shape the local economy, and artesian springs sustain unique wetlands. People here savour sunset strolls along the Warrego River walk where corellas roost in river gums and enjoy birdwatching at Bowra Sanctuary, a former cattle station now managed for conservation and famed among twitchers for rare species.
Paroo Shire Council has an approximate area of 48,000 km².
It is within the state electorate of Warrego.
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