St George, a remote south-western Queensland town - is located at the junction of the Carnarvon and Balonne Highways and set on the banks of the Balonne River. The town is also known as the inland fishing capital, however its primary industries include beef farming, cotton and grape production. As the rainfall is low, extensive irrigation is carried out with several dams and weirs in the region. While all town entrances to the town are impressive, as is the river frontage to the Balonne River, St George itself appears a little disorganised with much of its CBD spread through several streets. Also lacking was the general lack of services for the motorist - strange considering the town is close to several highways and considerably remote.

Population: 2,500
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4487
Local Government: Balonne Shire Council
Location: 498km south-west of Brisbane, 194km south of Roma
Main Roads: Carnarvon Highway  , Balonne Highway , Castlereagh Highway , Moonie Highway  
Main Watercourses: Balonne River
Radio Stations (Music): 4ZR-FM (102.9), Triple J (99.9)

Photos from St George (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Grey Street (Carnarvon Hwy), heading north-west in St George (2003).
	St Georges Terrace and Balonne River, looking north-east in St George (2003).
	Victoria Street (Balonne Hwy), heading north-east in St George (2003).
	Henry Street, looking south-east from St Georges Terrace, St George (2003).
	Victoria Street, looking north-east approaching Henry Street, St George (2003).
	Looking north-east along Victoria Street again, this time at the intersection with Grey Street, St George (2003).

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