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Historic Silverton outback town at sunset with an old hotel, rusted vehicle and mining landscape in far western New South Wales.

Silverton – The Tiny Mining Town That Became a Movie Star

Once a booming silver-mining town of around 3,000 people, Silverton almost disappeared when nearby Broken Hill took over. Discover how this tiny outback settlement found a remarkable second life through artists, travellers and movies including Mad Max 2.

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