I straddle the Tropic of Capricorn

with sand dunes east and west, but ocean only on one

I am part outback and part Great Barrier Reef,

the land that dinosaurs once roamed, inspired Australia’s unofficial anthem and where a national icon began.

I am the land that produces food, fibres and minerals for the world and billions for the state and nation.

I am where champions were born, entrepreneurs dared to start their dreams and international performers first took to the stage.

I am the land where towns refuse to die, two rivers can flow into a creek and lights follow travellers on isolated roads

I endure drought, cyclones, fire and flood but continue to pull more than my weight.

I am magnificent, diverse, delicate, deserted, adventure, innovative, opportunity – real

I am Central to Queensland’s continued prosperity.

I am Central Queensland.