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Celebrate Aus Day in Esk

Say hello to Bumpy the wombat and other iconic Australian animals at the Somerset Civic Centre this Australia Day. Pictured: Bumpy the wombat, Jacqui Brumm from Geckoes Wildlife and 2025 Citizenship Ceremony conferee Jinky Dionsay. (Supplied)

Somerset locals have been asked to come out in force this Australia Day to celebrate what makes the country great. […]

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