Welcome to the Central Desert Shire

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Welcome to the Central Desert Shire Council's website.

The Shire is located in Central Australia and covers an area of approximately 283,000 square kms.  The Shire itself is relatively young as it was formed in 2008 through the amalgamation of a number of small community councils.  The Council and staff would like to invite you to browse our website and find out more about our organisation and communities.

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Welcome to the Central Desert Shire Council's website.

The Shire is located in Central Australia and covers an area of approximately 283,000 square kms.  The Shire itself is relatively young as it was formed in 2008 through the amalgamation of a number of small community councils.  The Council and staff would like to invite you to browse our website and find out more about our organisation and communities.

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Welcome to the Central Desert Shire Council's website.

The Shire is located in Central Australia and covers an area of approximately 283,000 square kms.  The Shire itself is relatively young as it was formed in 2008 through the amalgamation of a number of small community councils.  The Council and staff would like to invite you to browse our website and find out more about our organisation and communities.

News from the region

Celebrating Community: Celebrating Country Do you have a story to tell or a photograph to share? The Central Desert Shire is calling for all amateur (or professional) photographers and budding authors to submit photographs and stories in our “Celebrating Community: Celebrating Country” competition. The Central Desert Shire region is an area of unique culture and beautiful country. The Council would like...
There is a  Supplementary Election set for Thursday 17 May 2012, to fill the 3 vacant positions in the Anmatjere Ward.  The four (4) candidates are as follows (alphabetical order): BIRD, Benedy; GLENN, James; MARTIN, Dianne Stewart; TILMOUTH, Marlene. We wish all the candidates the best of luck!  
At today's Council meeting, the Central Desert Shire Council elected Cr Adrian Dixon as the Council's new Shire President.  Outgoing Shire President, Cr Norbert Patrick, was elected as Deputy Shire President.  Cr Adrian Dixon thanked the outgoing Shire President, Cr Patrick for his support over the previous two years.  "I will work very hard to keep the Shire moving forward" Cr Dixon told...