The name is Indigenous Australian in origin and is thought to mean either to squeeze or place of emus.

[2] The main industry in the area is agriculture, particularly the production of wheat and lupins.

The town was gripped by a two-year drought from 2006 then had a bumper crop in 2008.

[3] In 2009 up to 30% of crops were lost as a result of damage caused by a mouse plague.

[4] Sheep are also raised, particularly Merinos, although problems with salinity, erosion and drought are common.