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Fishing is a favourite past-time for many, and seafood and […]

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FBA brings Joel Salatin to CQ in April

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New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks

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This year FBA is launching a new project through funding […]

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Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017

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ONE weekend, 67 volunteers and in excess of 1 tonne […]

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This November we’ve shared 4 short case studies that showcase […]

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Fitzroy graziers named leaders in Reef Sediment reduction

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DAN Bishop has been announced as the 2017 recipient for […]

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Marine turtles may have a hard shell – yet it […]

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FBA works with community groups, landholders and industry to improve […]

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NLP Smart Farms Small Grants up for grabs – closing 7 December 2017

Posted on November 9th, 2017

Applications for grants between $5,000 and $50,000 are now being […]

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Achieving great things for our reef, our region, our future – Part 1

Posted on November 7th, 2017

On the back of our latest Annual Report, we thought […]

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FBA delivers $120 000 in Community Grants for the National Landcare Programme

Posted on August 17th, 2017

Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) have awarded $120,000 in community […]

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Celebrating trees at Mt Etna for a battier, fruitier future

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On Saturday 20 project volunteers and Queensland Parks and Wildlife […]

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In this short video, learn how to build two types […]

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Working dogs prove their value in CQ workshops

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Wetlands Assessments commence in the Fitzroy Basin

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WETLANDS across the Fitzroy Basin are being assessed as part of […]

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Pioneer of pasture cropping heads to CQ

Posted on May 25th, 2017

DEMONSTRATING the commitment of Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) in delivering […]

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Community grants now open

Posted on March 27th, 2017

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Have your say on draft environmental values and water quality objectives

Posted on March 15th, 2017

You are invited to have your say on draft environmental […]

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Posted on February 28th, 2017

CQ landholders will have a unique opportunity to hear successful […]

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Over 5,000 trees planted at Mt Etna revegetation site

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If you’ve ever planted a tree in your backyard, you […]

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FBA signs MOU with GreenCollar, carbon project developer

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JOINT RELEASE – FBA & GREENCOLLAR An MOU signed between […]

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Access training support and expertise to benefit your grazing business

Posted on October 13th, 2016

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Community groups committed to supporting our environment

Posted on October 4th, 2016

Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has awarded community grants to organisations […]

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Community resilience program recognised in State awards

Posted on September 22nd, 2016

A program that empowered Fitzroy Basin communities and organisations to […]

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Community grants up for grabs

Posted on July 15th, 2016

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Grazing BMP Expo

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New Grazing BMP Expos are coming to Central Queensland, providing […]

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New funds target gully erosion

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Actively eroding gullies on grazing properties in the Mackenzie, Theresa, […]

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The Fitzroy Basin region is home to rare wildlife, leading […]

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FBA invites landholders to attend gully repair field days

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FBA launches Plan to protect the Reef and improve water quality

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Through funding from the Australian Government’s Reef Programme, FBA has […]

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Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!

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In a first for the Capricorn and Curtis coasts, Fitzroy […]

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Endangered wallaby numbers positive despite drought in CQ

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A group of six Central Queensland graziers have put their […]

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First trees planted in Mt Etna 20 Million Trees project

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A committed team of 30 volunteers have planted 900 plants […]

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Graziers reap the benefits of land management changes

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It might seem like a simple change, but by installing […]

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Discover sensational Sandy Point

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One of our region’s most spectacular coastal locations is not […]

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Record attendance for Accelerated Grazing BMP program

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Record participant numbers at recent Accelerated Grazing Best Management Practices […]

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Free outdoor movie and twilight walks to raise awareness of waterway health

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Support available for graziers wanting to improve profit and performance

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Growers and graziers urged to apply now for innovation funds

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Do you want to try a new technique in your […]

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Spending time on the business message that hits home for 1,000th Grazing BMP enterprise

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Amy and Richard Holcombe bought Kinma, a 1,610ha grazing operation […]

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Grazier reaps rewards of long-term commitment to sustainability

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When Chris Hensley and his wife Nina bought Peak Vale […]

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Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds

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Do you live in Gladstone, Rockhampton or on the Capricorn […]

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Fitzroy Basin water quality scores high in new Agricultural Use Report

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The Fitzroy Partnership for River Health today released its 2013-14 […]

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Pasture rundown the focus of new demonstration site and funding

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A new grazing pasture rundown demonstration site has been established […]

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Thousands of trees to help restore Mt Etna National Park ecosystem

Posted on June 19th, 2015

A new rehabilitation project will improve the condition and extent […]

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Graziers invited to test their property’s water quality at Beef Week

Posted on April 27th, 2015

Fitzroy Partnership for River Health, a collective of organisations working […]

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Grazing inspiration session not to be missed

Posted on April 24th, 2015

It’s all about the beef this week, so Fitzroy Basin […]

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Finish school holidays with family fun at Kinka Wetlands Discovery Morning

Posted on April 14th, 2015

The annual Kinka Wetlands Discovery Morning is on again from […]

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Glencore supports agricultural industry with IT package

Posted on April 14th, 2015

Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. Chief Executive Paul Birch has today […]

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Shy dolphin takes the spotlight in new children’s book

Posted on March 23rd, 2015

They might be shy and like to hide, but Australian […]

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New Grazing BMP format designed for busy graziers

Posted on March 2nd, 2015

A new round of Grazing BMP workshops will be rolled […]

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Planning for a future of change

Posted on February 19th, 2015

Central Queensland is experiencing profound change in our communities, industries, […]

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Changing faces of grazing have education at heart

Posted on January 22nd, 2015

In late December, a group of neighbouring graziers in the […]

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Have your say on CQ’s future

Posted on January 9th, 2015

The draft Central Queensland Sustainability Strategy (CQSS:2030) has been released […]

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Grazing BMP set to expand with new 3 year commitment to program funding

Posted on November 4th, 2014

Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) Chief Executive Officer Paul Birch […]

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Capella graziers among the first in line as Accredited Producers

Posted on October 23rd, 2014

With a long-held commitment to ongoing education and learning, Capella […]

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Innovative solutions to rundown pastures

Posted on October 21st, 2014

CQ graziers will learn practical and cutting edge techniques to […]

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Discover sensational Sandy Point these school holidays

Posted on September 29th, 2014

One of the region’s most spectacular locations will be open […]

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Focus on consumer priority number 1

Posted on September 12th, 2014

While the list of challenges for the Queensland grazing industry […]

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Sponsorship to attend Landcare conference on offer

Posted on August 14th, 2014

This year’s conference is based around the theme of celebrating our […]

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National Landcare Award winner to inspire community action

Posted on July 10th, 2014

With a lengthy and well-respected history in community conservation, 2012 […]

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Light bulb moment for all in Grazing BMP

Posted on July 9th, 2014

For an industry renowned for its isolation and solitude, the […]

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Humpback whales make their first appearance in Keppel Bay

Posted on July 7th, 2014

Humpback whales are arriving in Keppel Bay, near Yeppoon on […]

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Workshops to provide solutions for pasture rundown

Posted on June 4th, 2014

Pasture productivity and rundown solutions for graziers will be tackled […]

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Coastal blitz to clear marine debris from 1,000km of coastline

Posted on May 30th, 2014

It is ambitious and it is happening on beaches from […]

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Grazing industry on front foot

Posted on May 25th, 2014

Instead of sitting on its hands the grazing industry in […]

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Feedback sought on Capricorn and Curtis Coasts water quality objectives

Posted on May 22nd, 2014

The period for making submissions on this project closed 16 […]

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Healthy soils secrets at the bottom of a pit

Posted on May 6th, 2014

Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) will run another series of […]

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Grazing industry on the front foot through BMP program

Posted on April 28th, 2014

Grazing BMP was the focus of attention for the wrong […]

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Apply now for Reef Programme funding

Posted on April 15th, 2014

Expressions of interest are being sought from land managers to […]

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Final chance: Capricorn-Curtis Coast environmental values submissions

Posted on April 8th, 2014

Don’t miss the opportunity to have a final say on […]

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Landcare: 25 years on and still going strong

Posted on April 3rd, 2014

From humble beginnings in a small Victorian town to a […]

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100th grazier completes Best Management Practices program

Posted on March 21st, 2014

The Grazing Best Management Practices (Grazing BMP) program has reached […]

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Global spotlight to shine on local creek conservation efforts

Posted on March 19th, 2014

Although it’s only small, locally important Fig Tree Creek, which […]

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Alby Wooler: President and Junior Landcare Coordinator for Capricorn Coast Landcare Group

Posted on March 5th, 2014

In the late 1980s Alby Wooler was so impressed with […]

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Funding helps land managers make improvements to protect reef

Posted on March 3rd, 2014

Central Queensland‘s leading natural resource management group, Fitzroy Basin Association […]

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Make a difference, help clean up our important creeks

Posted on February 26th, 2014

Clean Up Australia Day is synonymous with the spirit of […]

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New research project on nationally significant Queensland wetlands

Posted on February 11th, 2014

Important research into the nationally significant Robinson and Palm Tree […]

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FBA welcomes industry support for Grazing BMP

Posted on February 4th, 2014

Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]

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Big year ahead for Fitzroy Basin

Posted on January 9th, 2014

Almost $10M will be invested in the Fitzroy Basin in […]

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Flood recovery funding – round two for CQ

Posted on November 18th, 2013

With the wet season around the corner landholders are being […]

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Getting the most out of what you have

Posted on October 23rd, 2013

Unlocking the secrets behind productive soil is vital for a […]

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Forum explores co-existence in CQ

Posted on October 9th, 2013

Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]

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FBA welcomes Reef Rescue funding allocation

Posted on September 5th, 2013

Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]

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Big week for Landcare and Weed busting!

Posted on August 30th, 2013

Landcare and Weedbusters week coincide next week so Fitzroy Basin […]

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Reports highlight value of work with farmers & graziers

Posted on July 10th, 2013

Two reports were released today about the health of our […]

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Regional NRM Groups welcome $80m budget allocation

Posted on June 5th, 2013

Queensland’s Regional Natural Resource Management Groups, including central Queensland’s leading […]

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Fish territory expands thanks to ladder

Posted on April 29th, 2013

The Moores Creek fish ladder has expanded the territory for […]

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New CORS network to connect CQ growers

Posted on April 29th, 2013

Central Queensland will soon be covered by a network of […]

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Second Reef Report Card released

Posted on April 22nd, 2013

The Reef Plan Second Report Card, which shows encouraging progress […]

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The core BNTW population estimated by CMR data increased by […]

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Posted on July 28th, 2020

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Posted on July 22nd, 2020

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Posted on June 15th, 2020

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Posted on June 8th, 2020

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Posted on June 2nd, 2020

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Posted on April 30th, 2020

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Posted on April 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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