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Urandangi residents consider future as outback Queensland town 'wiped off map' by floods

The small town of Urandangi was founded in 1885. (Supplied: Urandangi Hotel)

On the banks of the Georgina River, set against a backdrop of vast, red plains, the small town of Urandangi celebrates its 138th birthday this year.

Founded in 1885 as a hub for the Northern Territory and Queensland droving industries, the country town remains an important centre, servicing outlying cattle stations, tourists and the dozen locals who love the simple outback life.

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