The Etheridge Shire lies at the base of Cape York Peninsula over a vast area of ancient rock. It covers 38,850 square kilometres from the Great Divding Range in the east to the Gregory Range in the west.
Council showcases Shire for education.
Etheridge Shire Council is working with James Cook University to entice post graduate students to choose the area for specialist studies.
Terrifying fires, a late start to the wet season and a forecasted population boom has prompted the Etheridge Shire Council to consider the future of water management and storage.
The damage bill caused by fires blazing across the gulf savannah recently is estimated at $9 million, with costs mounting as flames continue to ignite in parts of the grazing region.
Spare a thought for farmers in the Etheridge Shire this weekend as huge wild fires continue to rage across the region, killing thousands of cattle and wildlife, and threatening livelihoods.
