Sarina, Queensland
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| Population: | 3,285[1] |
| Postcode: | 4737 |
| Coordinates: | 21°25′16″S 149°13′0″E / 21.42111°S 149.216667°ECoordinates: 21°25′16″S 149°13′0″E / 21.42111°S 149.216667°E |
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| LGA: | Mackay Regional Council |
| State electorate: | Mirani |
| Federal Division: | Dawson |
Sarina (
/səˈriːnə/)[2] is a town in central Queensland, Australia. It is situated 34 kilometres (21 mi) south of the city of Mackay, and approximately 300 kilometres (190 mi) north of the city of Rockhampton. At the 2006 census, Sarina had a population of 3,285.[1]
Sarina lies just inland of the coast on the Bruce Highway. Industries include sugar cane growing and milling, cattle grazing and agriculture. Proximity to the coast and mountains also attracts tourists through this area. It is a major supplier of ethanol through the CSR Limited distillery attached to CSR's Plane Creek sugar mill.[citation needed]
Sarina is very much a rugby league town, home of the Mighty Sarina Crocodiles, producing Queensland legends Martin Bella, Dale Shearer, Kevin Campion and most recently dual international Wendell Sailor.[citation needed]
A Big Cane Toad statue is situated in the town centre in honour of Sarina's cane farming history.[citation needed]
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There is a State Primary School as well as Sarina State High School. The surrounding beaches are picturesque. Sarina also boasts some of the best fishing off shore in Central Queensland. There is also a Rugby League ground that is one of the highest quality in the district.[citation needed]
Approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) north is the biggest coal distribution terminal in the world.[citation needed] Recently[when?] tourism has grown in Sarina with Mackay being relatively close.
[edit] Notable people from Sarina
- Wendell Sailor — Professional Rugby league and Rugby union player
- Martin Bella — Former professional Rugby league player. Represented Australia and Queensland
- Dale Shearer — Former professional Rugby league player. Represented Australia and Queensland
- Kevin Campion — Former professional Rugby league represented Queensland
- Paul Campion — Radio host
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| Inbound | Service | Outbound | ||
| Carmila | The Sunlander | Mackay | ||
| Carmila | Diesel Tilt Train | Mackay | ||
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Sarina (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL350600&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ^ Macquarie Dictionary, Fourth Edition (2005). Melbourne, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd. ISBN 1-876429-14-3
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