Dirranbandi, the only town of significance between St George and Lightning Ridge lies near the QLD/NSW border on the Castlereagh Hwy. Located in south-western QLD amongst vast regions of floodplains, it is at a significant railhead and is the centre for the vast pastoral industries. Only limited services available in the town for passing motorists.

Population: 450
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4486
Local Government: Balonne Shire Council
Location: 595km south-west of Brisbane
Main Roads: Castlereagh Highway  
Main Watercourses: Balonne River
Radio Stations (Music): Triple J (99.9) No commercial FM - only 4ZR (AM1476)

Photos from Dirranbandi:
 

	Main Street, looking west in Dirranbandi (2003).
	Main Street (Castelreagh Hwy) looking east in Dirranbandi (2003).
	Heading north on the Castlereagh Highway approaching Dirranbandi (2003).

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