Mayor of Boulia Rick Britton

In this episode of The Outback Way Podcast, Helen interviews Mayor Rick Britton about the town of Boulia in far western Queensland. Rick's family has been in the area for 5 generations-so he considers himself almost a local!-and in this episode he shares a bit about the history of Boulia and why he loves being Mayor. Helen and Rick also discuss the various attractions in Boulia. You can visit the Min Min Encounter and find out more about the mystery of the Min Min Lights, or the Stonehouse Museum, which covers outback history from dinosaur days through to what life was like for pioneering families in Boulia. The two main events in Boulia each year are the Rodeo, Campdraft and Horse Races on the Easter Weekend, and the Camel Races, from the 20th - 22nd of July 2018. To find out more, visit bouliacamelraces.com.au or call 4746 3386. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.From across the Outback Way we acknowledge the Koa People, Pitta Pitta People,  Wangkayuju People, Wangkamahdla People, Arrernte Nation, Anangu People, Yarnangu People, Wangkatja People as traditional custodians and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands The Outback Way traverses.___________The Outback Way has become a symbol of resilience, connection, and progress, weaving together the diverse landscapes and communities of Australia's heartland. In celebration of the  25-year journey of advocacy and lobbying to the funding announcement to complete the seal, the Outback Highway Development Council is proud to present ‘From Bulldust to Bitumen – 25 Years of the Outback Way’. A book that captures the spirit, history, and future vision of this transformative project.Order your copy and be part of the journey that continues to shape Australia's outback, it’s people and the nation. Head over to our website and order yours today  W: outbackway.org.au____________You can find more information about this podcast on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Instagram @OutbackWay1Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.