There are a few anomalies in our state borders. Most have been ironed out over the course of history, but some might give you pause for thought.
"Crow-eaters","Cockroaches","Banana benders","Gumsuckers" - despite the names we give to our fellow Aussies from other states, we mostly get along pretty well. See Also This is the first time in Australia's history that states have closed borders against neighbouring states. Under the constitution, one state cannot discriminate against Australian citizens who are residents of another state, but there are exceptions.
South Australia and Queensland chose the same 3 ft 6 in narrow gauge, although there was no mutual advantage since their railway lines have never intersected. Although the principality had no independent legal status, Casley maintained a series of lively battles through the courts, at one stage declaring war on Australia, believing that would confer legal status as an independent state.
It is right alongside is the famous 'dog fence', the world's longest, running for 5000 kilometres along the South Australia-NSW border. The nearest town is Tibooburra, in NSW, and despite its population of just 135, the town's facilities are far greater than its size might suggest.
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