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Welcome to Country will be used when significant: Mayor

Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn has welcomed an acknowledgement that covers a broad range of Australians. (Solana Photography: 530024_01)

The decision by the Taribelang Bunda to hold a Blessing Ceremony rather than a Welcome to Country on Australia Day […]

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