History
The region has a prominent history, as it encompasses the former District Councils of Burra Burra, which in 1851 had a reported population of 5,000 making it the seventh largest town in Australia and the largest inland settlement. Mining features prominently in the district's history, particularly the mining of copper.
The district was originally governed by four independent councils, the District Councils of Burra Burra (formerly the Corporation of the Town of Burra and the Burra District Council), Eudunda, Hallet and Robertstown, all of which were established around the same time in which the copper deposits were mined heavily.
The councils were amalgamated in 1997 to form the current council area.
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