Google Maps loses town, outback mayor loses patience with wayward navigation app
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Robyn Mackenzie checks Google Maps in the outback town of Eromanga.
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If you re driving in parts of outback Queensland, it is probably best not to listen to the authoritative voice on Google Maps, warn the mayors of several regional towns.
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Outback mayors implore locals and visitors to not trust Google Maps
The south-west Queensland town of Eromanga appeared 85km north of its actual location for almost two weeks
Google Street View is more than 10 years behind the times in many outback towns