People from the Australian state of Victoria are driving thousands of kilometres through the outback via the historic Queensland town of Birdsville, to avoid coronavirus restrictions.
Border restrictions limiting travel between Queensland and New South Wales has led to some stranded Victorians to attempt the 4000 kilometre drive via the town, which is located on the edge of the Simpson desert in the far west of the state.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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