Dixie, Queensland

Dixie is a locality in the Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia.[1] The locality contains the source of both the Morehead River and Alice River.

Dixie
Queensland
Golden-shouldered parrot
Dixie
Coordinates15°22′26″S 143°14′37″E
Postcode(s)4871
LGA(s)Shire of Cook
State electorate(s)Cook
Federal Division(s)Leichhardt
Suburbs around Dixie:
Yarraden Yarraden Yarraden
Edward River Dixie Laura
Maramie Palmer Palmer

History

The Dixie pastoral station is within the locality.[2] It was purchased by the Queensland Government in August 2012. Part of the land will be made into a conservation area to protect the habitat of the endangered golden-shouldered parrot.[3]

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References
  1. "Dixie - locality in Shire of Cook (entry 49792)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  2. "Dixie - homestead in the Shire of Cook (entry 10223)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  3. Williams, Brian (20 August 2012). "$12.6 million spent on saving endangered golden shouldered parrot". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
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