Our Unique Region - Blackall Tambo Queensland Australia
Queensland's Central West has been keeping a few things secret for a while now... but the Blackall - Tambo Region wants to share their treasures with everyone.
We're inviting you to discover the real stories, the gems and characters that make our unique region so special.
If you're looking for a tree change, or a new place to explore, then the Blackall - Tambo region has it all. Unique wildlife - unique people and a unique rural lifestyle that can't be beaten.
When you come to Our Unique Region you'll feel welcomed by everyone. Come for a visit and you'll stay forever.
The people who live here feel blessed to have found a thriving community built on hard work and determination.
The smiling, happy faces that greet you are always willing to chat, to help each other whether you're a local or not.
If you're strolling down Blackall's main street, quenching a thirst at our friendly pubs or enjoying our famous art and sculptures, you'll find the real treasures of Blackall. Our creative spirit shines in everything we do and you're more than welcome to join us in the fun.
It doesn't matter how you get here - by air or road - as long as you know that in our region there's no shortage of things to see and do.
That's why every year traveller's and 'tree-changers' head our way to experience our unique places to stay.
Our stories are spoken and sung to you by our locals wherever you go.
We're truly proud of our place and were happy to tell you all about it.
Blackall is a place for the young and not so young. There's something for everyone here.
Our region is renowned for our wealth of produce. We're the home of world class cattle and sheep that are the heart of our vibrant economy.
Our natural heritage is vast and diverse too. When you get out here you'll be amazed at Blackall's neighbouring National Parks and our stunning native animals and plants.
Another great reason people travel here is national treasure and local shearing legend Jackie Howe.
Just a short trip from Tambo and you'll discover the Wilderness Way.
It's part of Sir Thomas Mitchell's original track through the region and meanders around the scenic views of the Great Dividing Range, Salvatore Rosa National Park and back to Tambo. You mustn't miss it!
It's amazing how much the landscape changes along the way.
Just park up for free camping in Tambo and enjoy the many walks around the place. You'll soon find out why Tambo - the oldest town in the Central West - was originally settled and became famous for it's wool and nowadays for its handmade woollen teddy bears.
It didn't take long for our community to grow into the great little town that's full of welcoming faces.
Drop into one of our watering holes for a yarn with a friendly local and find out why Tambo's a top place to live or stay, whether it's for a lifetime or a picnic in the park.
At first, Tambo may seem like a sleepy little village but there's plenty to see and do here too.
Tambo comes to life on race days, polocrosse meets - in fact if you're adventurous you'll find your place soon enough. There's just so much room to move - just saddle up and start exploring!
Locals remember the fateful day of Australia's first and only QANTAS crash here on Tambo's own claypan...
Tambo has a proud history that can be seen throughout our heritage precinct. The court house, post office and telegraph station are great places to experience our history first hand.
Well what do you reckon??? Not bad for a little town that been around for 150 years'.
Well, we've got to leave you now. It's all up to you! Now it's your turn to make the journey and enjoy what we enjoy everyday - our unique region of Blackall and Tambo... See you soon!
BTW, no bears were harmed in the making of this film...
Driving in Perth - Morley to West Leederville
Starting in Barnett court, left into Russell str, right into Broun ave. Right onto Vincent str, under Mitchell freeway, left Kimberley str, right Railway parade.
Pietermaritzburg | Wikipedia audio article
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00:02:52 1.1 Name
00:04:37 1.2 University
00:05:14 1.3 Other historical events
00:06:33 2 Capital status
00:08:17 3 Economy
00:09:13 4 Coat of arms
00:10:43 5 Transport
00:10:52 5.1 Road
00:11:37 5.2 Air
00:11:57 5.3 Rail
00:12:20 5.4 Bus
00:12:51 5.5 Taxis
00:13:33 5.6 Integrated Rapid Public Transport (IRPT)
00:14:00 6 Geography
00:14:09 6.1 Climate
00:14:33 7 Sport
00:18:34 8 Tourism
00:19:05 9 Education
00:19:14 9.1 Schools
00:21:29 9.2 Tertiary institutions
00:22:02 10 Civil society
00:22:26 11 Notable residents
00:26:43 12 Various
00:27:17 13 Twin Towns and Sister Cities
00:27:27 14 See also
00:27:39 15 Notes
00:27:47 16 Bibliography
00:27:57 17 External links
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Pietermaritzburg (; Zulu: umGungundlovu) is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality. Its Zulu name umGungundlovu is the name used for the district municipality. Pietermaritzburg is popularly called Maritzburg in English and Zulu alike, and often informally abbreviated to PMB. It is a regionally important industrial hub, producing aluminium, timber and dairy products, as well as the main economic hub of Umgungundlovu District Municipality. The public sector is a major employer in the city due to the local, district and provincial governments being located here. It is home to many schools and tertiary education institutions, including a campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It had a population of 228,549 in 1991; the current population is estimated at over 600,000 residents (including neighbouring townships) and has one of the largest populations of Indian South Africans in South Africa.
Manchester | Wikipedia audio article
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00:03:05 1 Name
00:04:06 2 History
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00:09:08 2.2 Industrial Revolution
00:16:40 2.3 Blitz
00:18:28 2.4 Post-Second World War
00:21:01 2.5 Since 2000
00:23:48 3 Governance
00:27:59 4 Geography
00:31:22 4.1 Climate
00:33:30 4.2 Green belt
00:34:34 5 Demography
00:41:44 6 Economy
00:46:31 7 Landmarks
00:50:12 8 Transport
00:50:21 8.1 Rail
00:51:57 8.2 Metrolink (tram)
00:53:01 8.3 Bus
00:54:21 8.4 Air
00:56:20 8.5 Canal
00:56:56 9 Culture
00:57:05 9.1 Music
01:01:46 9.2 Performing arts
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01:06:17 9.4 Literature
01:09:52 9.5 Nightlife
01:12:31 9.6 Gay Village
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01:17:18 11 Sport
01:20:59 12 Media
01:26:17 13 Twin cities and consulates
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01:28:14 15 See also
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Manchester () is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, with a population of 545,500 as of 2017. It lies within the United Kingdom's third-most populous metropolitan area, with a population of 3.2 million. It is fringed by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and an arc of towns with which it forms a continuous conurbation. The local authority is Manchester City Council.
The recorded history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium or Mancunium, which was established in about AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. It was historically a part of Lancashire, although areas of Cheshire south of the River Mersey were incorporated in the 20th century. The first to be included, Wythenshawe, was added to the city in 1931. Throughout the Middle Ages Manchester remained a manorial township, but began to expand at an astonishing rate around the turn of the 19th century. Manchester's unplanned urbanisation was brought on by a boom in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution, and resulted in it becoming the world's first industrialised city.Manchester achieved city status in 1853. The Manchester Ship Canal opened in 1894, creating the Port of Manchester and directly linking the city to the Irish Sea, 36 miles (58 km) to the west. Its fortune declined after the Second World War, owing to deindustrialisation, but the IRA bombing in 1996 led to extensive investment and regeneration.In 2014, the Globalisation and World Cities Research Network ranked Manchester as a beta world city, the highest-ranked British city apart from London. Manchester is the third-most visited city in the UK, after London and Edinburgh.
It is notable for its architecture, culture, musical exports, media links, scientific and engineering output, social impact, sports clubs and transport connections. Manchester Liverpool Road railway station was the world's first inter-city passenger railway station; scientists first split the atom, developed the stored-program computer and produced graphene in the city. Manchester hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
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Johannesburg (; Afrikaans: [jʊəˈɦanəsbœrχ]; also known as Jozi, Joburg, and eGoli) is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world. It is the provincial capital and largest city of Gauteng, which is the wealthiest province in South Africa. While Johannesburg is not one of South Africa's three capital cities, it is the seat of the Constitutional Court. The city is located in the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills and is the centre of large-scale gold and diamond trade.The metropolis is an alpha global city as listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. In 2011, the population of the city of Johannesburg was 4,434,827, making it the most populous city in South Africa. In the same year, the population of Johannesburg's urban agglomeration was put at 7,860,781. The land area of the municipal city (1,645 km2 (635 sq mi)) is large in comparison with those of other major cities, resulting in a moderate population density of 2,364/km2 (6,120/sq mi).
The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm. The city is commonly interpreted as the modern day El Dorado due to the extremely large gold deposit found along the Witwatersrand. The name is attributed to one or all of three men involved in the establishment of the city. In ten years, the population grew to 100,000 inhabitants.
A separate city from the late 1970s until 1994, Soweto is now part of Johannesburg. Originally an acronym for South-Western Townships, Soweto originated as a collection of settlements on the outskirts of Johannesburg, populated mostly by native African workers from the gold mining industry. Soweto, although eventually incorporated into Johannesburg, had been separated as a residential area for Blacks, who were not permitted to live in Johannesburg proper. Lenasia is predominantly populated by English-speaking South Africans of Indian descent. These areas were designated as non-white areas in accordance with the segregationist policies of the South African government known as Apartheid.