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7 unusual facts about South West Queensland


Garlali language

The Kullili people were an important group who occupied an area of Australia from about Thargomindah in South West Queensland, southward to the Currawinya Lakes, and west to Bulloo Lakes and north to Norley Station.

Muruwari language

The Muruwari people were an important group who occupied an area of Australia from about Cunnamulla in South West Queensland, southward to the northern bank of the Barwon River near Brewarrina, New South Wales.

South West Queensland

The Dingo Fence runs through the region and is the world's longest fence.

The northern tip of the Castlereagh Highway passes through the south east of the region, terminating at St George.

The northern extent of the Sturt Stony Desert lies within the region around the location known as Cameron Corner.

Mulga is a shrub or small tree native to arid outback Australia which has developed extensive adaptations to the dry conditions.

Tookoonooka crater

Tookoonooka is a large meteorite impact crater (astrobleme) situated in South West Queensland, Australia.



see also

Warrego

the Warrego River, which flows from south-west Queensland through north-west New South Wales, until it merges with the Darling River