07/10/2026
Have you ever wondered why there’s a great big ball of barbed wire sitting in the middle of Julia Creek’s main street?
The ‘Bent Not Broken’ sculpture was created following the devastating 2019 floods, using some of the thousands of kilometres of fencing wire that was washed away during the disaster.
The floods were the worst in living memory, with around 500,000 head of cattle lost across North West Queensland.
Led by Toby Fitchett, Bent Not Broken represents much more than just what was lost. It symbolises the resilience of our community, our ability to adapt, come together and get back up when times are tough. A mix of old and new and a lasting reminder of one of the toughest chapters our region has faced and certainly something our community should be proud of.
Next time you’re travelling through Julia Creek, stop and have a closer look.