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Birdsville Track Closure Disrupts Freight and Tourism Between South Australia and…

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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What happened

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The Birdsville Track, which stretches over 500 kilometres and connects Birdsville in Queensland to Marree in South Australia, has been closed for 400 days in the past two years due to rain damage. The track is a major route used for freight and tourism in the outback region. The closure has caused difficulties for remote businesses that rely on the route for supplies and customers.

From abc.net.au

Why it matters

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The track is essential for allowing stock to flow to the South Australian market and provides access for outback tourists. The prolonged closure has severely impacted the revenue of local businesses, which reported significant drops in activity.

From abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • South AustraliaState through which the track runs, providing access to the South Australian market.
  • QueenslandState through which the track runs, connecting Birdsville to the route.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • South AustraliaSpeculative

    Local pastoral properties might face increased costs or delays in moving cattle to the South Australian market.

  • QueenslandSpeculative

    Remote businesses along the track might see reduced revenue from tourism and freight transport.

Possible ripples

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