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Dampier, in outback Western Australia, has been named Australia's richest town, with over 20 per cent of households raking in more than $4000 a week.
Dampier has been enjoying the spoils of the Pilbara's iron ore industry since the 1960s.
Stephen Stockwell reports from the town's only pub, the Mermaid Hotel.
Anthony Loveridge, manager of the Dampier Mermaid Hotel
Download and listen to the Bush Telegraph
Dampier, WA - Australia's richest town - Bush Telegraph - ABC Rural (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Dampier has been enjoying the spoils of the Pilbara's iron ore industry since the 1960s.
Stephen Stockwell reports from the town's only pub, the Mermaid Hotel.
Anthony Loveridge, manager of the Dampier Mermaid Hotel
Download and listen to the Bush Telegraph
Dampier, WA - Australia's richest town - Bush Telegraph - ABC Rural (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
