Moyne Shire

Moyne Shire (1994-) in western Victoria adjoins the southern coastline and extends westwards from near Terang to Lake Condah and Mount Eccles, a distance of about 100 km. Its northern limit is the Lake Bolac district, about 80 km from the coast. Warrnambool city is near the middle of the shire and is a separate municipality.

The shire was formed on 23 September 1994, by the union of Port Fairy borough, Belfast and Minhamite shires, most of Mortlake and Warrnambool shires, and parts of Dundas, and Mount Rouse shires. The area is 5478 sq km.