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Named after famous Australian explorers Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills who led the first south-north crossing expedition of Australia in 1860-61. Their story was depicted in the 1985 film 'Burke & Wills' starring Jack Thompson and Nigel Havers. The expedition and its leaders are also featured in various Australian documentaries and historical dramas, representing perseverance and exploration in Australian culture.
