Anmatjere 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.

Anmatjere Community
Northern Territory
Anmatjere Community is located in Northern Territory
Anmatjere Community
Anmatjere Community
Coordinates22°8′10.65″S 133°25′8.97″E
Population1,159 (2006)[1]
 • Density0.31920/km2 (0.8267/sq mi)
Established1993
Abolished2008
Postcode(s)0872
Area3,631 km2 (1,401.9 sq mi)
MayorTony Scrutton
Council seatTi-Tree, Northern Territory
RegionAlice Springs Region
Federal division(s)Lingiari
WebsiteAnmatjere Community

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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