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Local government area in the Northern Territory, Australia
Anmatjere Community
Northern Territory
Anmatjere Community is located in Northern TerritoryAnmatjere CommunityAnmatjere Community
Coordinates22°8′10.65″S 133°25′8.97″E / 22.1362917°S 133.4191583°E / -22.1362917; 133.4191583
Population1,159 (2006)
 • Density0.31920/km (0.8267/sq mi)
Established1993
Abolished2008
Postcode(s)0872
Area3,631 km (1,401.9 sq mi)
MayorTony Scrutton
Council seatTi-Tree, Northern Territory
RegionAlice Springs Region
Federal division(s)Lingiari
WebsiteAnmatjere Community

The Anmatjere Community, or Anmatyere Council, was a former local government area in the Northern Territory of Australia whose seat was located in the town of Ti-Tree, Northern Territory, located approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Alice Springs. The Stuart Highway runs through the centre of Ti Tree.

On 1 July 2008, the area covered by the Anmatyere council was merged into the Central Desert Shire, and the Council ceased to exist.

Facilities

  • Anmatjere Knowledge Centre and Library
  • Redsand Art Gallery - which includes an Aboriginal Art centre and a cafe
  • Ti Tree Roadhouse - which includes a bar, motel, camping and backpacker accommodation
  • Ti Tree School
  • Police Station
  • Sports oval
  • Health Clinic
  • Aged Care Centre

Areas of governance

  • Alyuen (on Aileron Station)
  • Anyungunba (on Pine Hill Station)
  • Engawala (on Alcoota Station)
  • Laramba (on Napperby Station)
  • Nturiya (the western part of Ti-Tree Station)
  • Pmara Jutunta (the central part of Ti-Tree Station)
  • Ti-Tree (the Town of Ti-Tree)
  • Wilora (on Stirling Station)
  • Woolla (Adelaide Bore and the eastern part of Ti-Tree Station)
  • Yanginj (on Anningie Station)

See also

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 March 2008). "Regional Population Growth". Retrieved 15 June 2008.


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