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Australia is famous for being big and it is also famous for the very big things that it houses.

Throughout the country there are 146 'big things', ranging from the Big Trout in Adaminaby, the Big Prawn in New South Wales and the Big Boxing Crocodile in Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory.

Each 'big thing' is a sculpture and over the years they have become very popular tourist attractions.

However, one of them is to be moved from its current position and another is up for sale.

The Big Merino in Goulburn is to be moved 800 metres down the road so that it reclaims its prime spot by the highway.

When the road was rerouted in 1992, the Big Merino could not be seen by passing drivers unless they knew where to turn off.

Officials are hopeful that once the move has taken place, the structure will return to its glory days of attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Another 'big thing' set for a change is the Big Golden Guitar in Tamworth. The structure is 12 metres tall and was unveiled by country music legend Slim Dusty in 1988.

Now, it and the tourist centre it is attached to will be sold for an estimated £500,000, with authorities saying that should the new buyer not want the guitar, it will be relocated within the region.

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