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Comunity marks Australia Day

Carol Linhart and Victoria Mangold.
By Margaret Maccoll

Thousands lined the Noosa riverbank on Saturday to enjoy the Noosa Australia Day Festival organised by Noosa Rotary and Lions clubs.

Perfect weather and a wide range of entertainment and activities drew residents and visitors to the all-day event with proceeds going toward local charities United Synergies, Katie Rose Cottage and St Vincent de Paul.  

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