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Cunnamulla
Location
800 km west of Brisbane; 200 km south of Charleville
Population
1928
Language
The Traditional Owners for Cunnamulla are the Kunja Aboriginal peoples. There are another 4 language groups in Cunnamulla:
- Kooma (Nebine River)
- Kullilli (Barcoo River South)
- Budjiti (Mid Warrego River)
- Mardigan (Barcoo River North)
About Cunnamulla
Cunnamulla is a small country town on the Warrego River in far west Queensland. The word Cunnamulla means either “big waterhole” or “long stretch of water” in the Kunja Aboriginal language.
The town was established in the 1860s to service the vast sheep and cattle industries of the area. Today, Cunnamulla still supports these industries and is the gateway for travellers heading west to opal fields.
Cunnamulla is situated centrally on the crossroads of the Balonne Highway (Adventure Way) ,connecting St George and Thargomindah, and the Matilda Highway, connecting Charleville and Bourke.
Cunnamulla's economy is dominated by agricultural production. The main products are beef and harvesting of wildlife and wool. Opal mining continues in the area, with tourism becoming increasingly important to the local economy.
Community services
Community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Cunnamulla include:
- Cunnamulla Aboriginal Community Health: phone 07 4655 8800
- Cunnamulla Emotional, Social, Well Being Group: phone 07 4655 0100
- Community Development Employment Program: phone 07 4655 0100
- Cunnamulla Alternative Youth Activities Committee
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Last reviewed: 21 January 2009
