Public art marks centre of Queensland and 130 years of rain

Sally Gall
Updated October 8 2019 - 1:19am, first published October 7 2019 - 6:30pm
A front-on view of the monument. The discs made by school children in the seating area are in the foreground.
A front-on view of the monument. The discs made by school children in the seating area are in the foreground.

Muttaburra's adoption of public art as a feature of the town has extended to its claim as the centre of Queensland, marked in steel with a detailed map and rainfall record.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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