It was not held in 2007 but since that year, has continued to be held and celebrated with the 2019 one being held from 18 to 28 May. In addition it is the service centre for a rich agricultural area.Įach year the town celebrates Casino Beef Week. It is the regional hub of a very large cattle industry and positions itself as the 'Beef Capital' of Australia, although the city of Rockhampton also claims this title. Ĭasino is among Australia's largest beef centres. The town now has a sister city agreement with the Italian village. Clay, set up a cattle station which they initially called Cassino after Cassino (near Monte Cassino) in Italy. Settlement of the area began in 1840 when pastoral squatters George Robert Stapleton and his business partner, Mr. It is located 726 km (451 mi) north of Sydney and 228 km (142 mi) south of Brisbane.Ĭasino is the seat of the Richmond Valley Council, a local government area. It lies on the banks of the Richmond River and is situated at the junction of the Bruxner Highway and the Summerland Way.
