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Good news lifts the spirits

Shrek, Princess Fiona and their two mini donkeys delighted the people of Emerald during the fourth lockdown.
By Gabriella Payne

In the midst of Melburnians’ fourth lockdown back in early June this year, some people were struggling to stay positive […]

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