Taroom, a small town located in central QLD, lies on the Leichhardt Highway and adjacent to the Dawson River. Being quite remote, the town offers ample services for motorists and is a key centre for the surrounding cattle industries despite its size. In the area are the Coolibah Tree, marked by Ludwig Leichhardt (first explorer in the region) and Glebe Weir (40km north) has picnic areas, birdlife and camping grounds.

Population: 800
State: Queensland
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin meaning the vegetation species of "pomegranate".
Pronunciation: Ta-room
Postcode: 4420
Local Government: Taroom Shire Council
Location: 462km north west of Brisbane
Main Roads: Leichhardt Highway
Main Watercourses: Dawson River
Radio Stations (Music): Rebel FM (102.1), 4ZR (AM1476)

Photos from Taroom:
 

Looking west along Taroom's main street (Leichhardt Hwy) (1999).

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