South Kolan
| South Kolan Queensland | |
|---|---|
  South Kolan | |
| Coordinates | 24°56′0″S 152°11′0″E / 24.93333°S 152.18333°ECoordinates: 24°56′0″S 152°11′0″E / 24.93333°S 152.18333°E |
| Population | 1,164 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4670 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region |
| State electorate(s) | Burnett |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
South Kolan /ˈkoʊlæn/ is a town in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The town is in the Bundaberg Region local government area, 354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city of Bundaberg. At the 2011 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,164.[1]
Geography
Climate
South Kolan has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters.
Flooding
The South Kolan region is situated around the Burnett River, with many properties damaged by the 2011 and 2013 floods, which saw extensive repairs and adjustments made to the approaches of the Cedars Road Bridge Crossing.
Industry
Industry in the district consists of cattle farming, sugar cane production and milling, and commercial fruit and vegetable production. The township, although small, has a convenience store, Kolan South State Primary School, a Police Station and The South Kolan Pub which also has accommodation facilities. South Kolan is also frequented by many residents of surrounding rural areas such as Pine Creek and Gin Gin.
Tourism
South Kolan is home to the Mystery Craters. Discovered in 1971, the origin of the 35 oddly shaped craters has been the subject of controversy.[2]
Culture
South Kolan is a close-knit community, as most small communities. The South Kolan football club affectionately known as the "sharkies" hosts home games in football season while still remaining a family atmosphere as well as being open most weekends for socialising and a good time while having a cold beverage.
Arts and Entertainment
Typical of a small rural township, entertainment in South Kolan is centered on local school events and social events at the South Kolan Pub, which hosts live music on a weekly basis. In keeping with the close knit community atmosphere of the area, acts are performed by local artists. Each afternoon patrons are treated to a live comedic show by local resident Ross Griffiths. Karen Griffiths is also an esteemed singer who specializes in harmonizing and frequently performs at the venue.
Sport
Each year the South Kolan Pub hosts it's 'Australia Day Warm Beer and Cold Pie Contest'. The prestigious winning title was awarded to local legend Thomas Griffiths in 2014.[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Kolan". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "Mystery Craters". Bundaberg North Burnett. Tourism Queensland.
- ↑ "South Kolan Hotel Motel". Facebook.
External links
Media related to South Kolan at Wikimedia Commons