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17 August 2026
Donkeys, camels and the 'Emu Man' call this 'ghost town' home
With a population of about 27 people and a handful of donkeys, Silverton can appear like a ghost town. But a self-appointed mayor/town drunk, an accidental cameleer, and a Mad Max aficionado are just some of the quirky locals who call this outback village home.
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