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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Bland Shire Australia Day Awards.
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Nominations close 24 November 2025.

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    • Bland Shire Art Trail
    • The Big Football
    • Weethalle Silo Art Project
    • Ungarie War History Mural and Globe
    • 30 plus Things to See and Do
    • Chainsaw Art
    • The Wetlands
    • Big Bland Bull 3D Mural
    • Horsing Around at Mirrool
    • Bland Dull and Boring Sign
    • Replica Poppet Head
    • Barmedman Mineral Pool
    • West Wyalong Heritage Walk
    • Wyalong Heritage Walk
    • Douglas D3 Dakota Plane
    • Lake Cowal Conservation Centre
    • Ungarie Heritage Walk
    • Wyalong Museum
    • Fossicking in the Bland Shire
    • Weethalle Whistlestop
    • Splatter Art Gallery
    • Exclusive Hot Glass
    • Gold Trails
    • HOPE sign
    • Holland Park Pool
    • Tivoli Theatre West Wyalong
    • Mirri Ngurang Dog Park
    • Yindyamarra Display
    • Liebherr Bucket
    • The Old Eucalyptus Distillery
    • Bland Shire Open Art Gallery
    • Biking the Bland
    • White Tank Hotel Mural
  • Bland Shire Art Trail
  • West Wyalong Visitor Guide
  • Towns and Villages
  • New Residents Guide
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Museums
  • Bland Shire Accommodation Guide
  • Bland Shire Dining Guide
  • NRMA Electric Car Charger
  • Play

Douglas D3 Dakota Plane

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Built in 1943 in Oklahoma City, the plane was donated to the West Wyalong Lions Club who made it a striking feature in Lions Park, West Wyalong.

 

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