Richmond and Julia Creek, along Flinders Highway, offer distinct outback experiences. Richmond, with 500 residents, features marine fossils, a top museum, and Lake Fred Tritton. Its industries include beef farming and local government. Julia Creek, also with 500 residents, focuses on beef, mining (BHP nearby), and government. It hosts the Dirt n Dust Festival and is home to the endangered Julia Creek Dunnart. Both towns, despite their small size, boast friendly locals, heritage sites, and ongoing development, making them worthwhile stops for travelers.
Wide Bay
Wide Bay, Queensland, encompassing five local government areas, covers 48,400 sq km and has nearly 307,745 residents. Primarily agricultural, it's...
