Boulia is a town and Local Government Area in Central West Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 296 kilometres by road south of Mount Isa, and lies on the Burke River. The township was gazetted in 1879, and has a population of approximately 300. Boulia is the administrative centre of the Boulia Shire, population approximately 600, which covers an area of 61,176 square kilometres. Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ... Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia Mount Isa is a city and Local Government Area located in north-western Queensland, Australia. ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
The town is the home of the famous Boulia Desert Sands Camel Races, one of the most important events on the Australian camel racing circuit. Camel racing is a popular sport in Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. ...
The area is chiefly known for the unexplained phenomena of the Min Min light. Travellers in the area have often reported being followed for some distance by a ball of light, which eventually disappears. No scientific explanation has yet been discovered for the lights. Min Min Light is an unexplained light seen in central Australia. ...
Queensland, Barron River from south of Mareeba to Kuranda, north to Port Douglas on a plateau.
Queensland, head of Gilbert River, south of Forsayth to Gledswood and Gregory Range to Oak Park and Glenora; Northern Territory, coast east of Robinson River.
Queensland, from the mouth of the Fitzroy River inland to Boomer Range at Marlborough, Yeppon, Yamba, and Rockhampton.
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