Muttaburra Heritage Museums

07/10/2026

GOOD NEWS, Issue 2, Oct 2026, is here.

07/10/2026

Muttaburra Golf Club had a good win at the recent Longreach celebrations, with Nick Ballard taking out the C Grade Net Winner. Of course his buddy Cam was still at the bar, so he accepted the trophy!

Mens C Grade Net Winner - Nic Ballard (Trophy taken by Cam Tindal)

07/10/2026

STAY TUNED !
FOR GOOD NEWS, MUTTABURRA EVENTS & STORIES, THE "GOOD NEWS" OCTOBER, ISSUE NUMBER 2 IS OUT SOON.
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MUTTABURRA STATE SCHOOL
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MUTTABURRA GOLF CLUB
MUTTABURRA POST OFFICE & LAUNDROMAT
MUTTABURRA STOCK SHOW

01/10/2026

THE (MUTTABURRA) "GOOD NEWS"
Muttaburra now has a mostly monthly newsheet.
No bad news, just good stories, and info that brings a smile, laugh, or tells us something we might learn about.
If you have any info / stories just send a message by email to the Editors (contact info on the newsheet).

14/08/2026

If you are around the central west of Queensland and you are looking to learn about the history of our area, check out Muttaburra.
The Union Hole - learn about the history of the Shearers' Strike of 1891 that was one of the most important industrial disputes seen by the country.
Visit the Exchange hotel and explore the area in a history and photo exhibition of the town.
10-11am: visit the Cassimatis Store and Cottage museum for a yesteryear view of commerce in this tiny town.
11am to 12.30: visit the Muttaburra's Dr Arratta hospital museum: a living reminder of how medicine was delivered from the late 1800's to the 1970's. When you step inside, you'd think the corridors were still steeped in the footfalls of staff and patients.
24/7 you can visit other attractions, including:
Centre of Queensland monument for the town closest to the centre of Queensland. You'll get a graphic idea of the boom and bust nature of rain and drought cycles in this unforgiving environment.
On the sculpture track you will see sculptures that tell the story of events of the town. Don't miss the amazing sculpture of the horse delving board drains, the Mootaburra couple (original tribe from the area) or the captivating Mootaburra warrior.
In the main street, make sure to visit the Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre to learn about the dinosaur Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni (first discovered in Muttaburra).
Last, but not least, spend time learning about the outback with our locals. It's a tiny town, we like a good chat, and we'd love to see you.

Make sure you pop out to the Great Shearers Shearers Strike exhibit at the Muttaburra's Union Hole. The Shearers Strike resulted in the formation of the Australian Labour Party. The union hole locale has lots of information about the strike, the parties involved, info on how the camps were organised. Shearers came by horse, pushbike and on foot around the district, so check out the awesome relief scultpures and the shear sculpture in memory of this incredible period in Australian history.

10/08/2026

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Follow the link above to check out the Cassimatis Store & Cottage museum @ Muttaburra.

04/08/2026

If you're around the Central west come to Muttaburra this coming weekend 7-9 August
Friday night:
- Muttaburra Cup Calcutta @ the Exchange Hotel Friday night.
Sat morning
- coffee and cakes @ river and roads coffee shop
- petrol, conveniences & great burgers @ Muttaburra Shop and Fuel
- Museums:
Cassimatis store and cottage 10-11am
Hospital museum. 11am-12:30
Sat afternoon:
- Muttaburra Cup Races (gates open noon & first race 1:30pm)
Sat night: dinner @ Exchange Hotel (check out the Sculpture Committees History and Photo exhibition while you're there)
Anytime:
- Union Hole Shearers Strike display
- Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre
- Sculptures around town & on Sculpture track
- Centre of QLD monument

11/07/2026

The sun's shining and the air is crisp. A perfect central west Qld winter. Jump in the car and head to Muttaburra for the day or a few.
Cassimatis museum opens 10am to 11am
Hospital museum 11am to 12:30.
History and photo exhibit @ pub: Pub hours
Anytime:
Centre of QLD monument
Union hole shearers strike camp
Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre
Sculpture track and town sculptures
Fishing at Broadwater

And if you're here on the right day BINGO to support the ambulance.

10/07/2026

Want to know more about the places you travel through?

If you're in Muttaburra you just have to pop into their local (Exchange Hotel) for a chat, a drink and the story of out town - Small Town Exhibit.

It doesn't end there either. There's plenty to see.

10am-11am: Cassimatis Store & Cottage museum
11am-12.30: Dr Arratta Hospital museum
(see page:Muttaburra Heritage Museums for more info)

Anytime:

Muttaburrasarus Interpretation Centre (for all things dinosaur)

Centre of Queensland Monument (Town closest to centre of Q, and a clever depiction of local annual rainfall of the years)

Outdoor sculpture track (sculptures that highlight local history)

Union Hole: where shearers and labourers camped from Muttaburra during the Great Shearers Strike

📖 Our walls are telling Muttaburra's story...
If you've been looking for a reason to call into the Exchange Hotel, here's one.
We're proud to be hosting the Muttaburra Sculpture Committee's Small Town Exhibit – a fascinating collection of photographs, stories and local history celebrating the people, places and events that shaped our district.
From the history of the Exchange Hotel itself, to the pioneers, pastoralists, businesses and landmarks that helped build Muttaburra, there's something here for locals, visitors and history lovers alike.
☕ Grab a coffee. 🍺 Enjoy a cold drink. 🥩 Stay for a meal. 📚 And take your time exploring the stories that made our little town what it is today.
🗓 On display throughout July (and possibly a little longer!)
🕒 View during normal pub trading hours.
🎟 FREE ENTRY
A big thank you to the Muttaburra Sculpture Committee for allowing us to showcase this wonderful exhibit.
Because every small town has a story... and Muttaburra's is well worth discovering. ❤️

07/07/2026

It's lovely when people visit and are so positive about our little town. Thank you so much for your comments and for taking the time to let us know.