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The Shire
Refers to the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney: The Shire - it's God's country, mate!
The Shire
Refers to the Sutherland Shire, in the southern suburbs of Sydney. Also known as 'God's Country': I think I'll just stay in The Shire this weekend.
Contributor's comments: The term is often used derisively all over Sydney to speak about people from the Sutherland Shire, especially by people in the Western Suburbs. Used very affectionately by Shire folk themselves of course.