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Yakkerboo bigger than ever Yakkerboo was welcomed into its 50th year with another successful celebration, bigger than ever. Drawing families and visitors for a weekend of celebration, and held in warm, sunny conditions, the annual event once again showcased the region’s vibrant arts and strong local pride. Festivities began on Saturday evening and ended the night with the annual fireworks display. Sunday featured the walking parade, showcasing the many community groups, schools and businesses. More photos page 6
The 2026 Yakkerboo Parade. (533858)
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Mr Wood never made clear his intended support prior to the spill, but did defend Ms Ley’s actions in handling the split with the Nationals. He denied that the drop from the shadow ministry was in relation to any of his actions during the leadership change. “I get on really well with Angus, I get on really well with Sussan,” he said. “If you notice in the overall media, I wasn’t
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lobbying for anyone like I’ve done heavily before, when it was Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull, so I get on really well with Angus and I congratulate Angus. “The one thing which has been disappointing is the fighting in the party, so hopefully that settles down.” Story page 2
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As Angus Taylor takes the reins of the Liberal Party in a tumultuous week in Canberra, almost 20-year MP Jason Wood has been dumped in the latest shake-up of the shadow ministry. The MP for La Trobe was shadow minister for international development and Pacific Island af-
fairs under former opposition leader Sussan Ley and has expressed no bad blood over the relegation to the backbench, supporting the many younger colleagues now taking on high roles. Mr Wood did not share who exactly he voted for in the party room last Friday, where Mr Taylor defeated Ms Ley 34 votes to 17, prompting the latter to announce her resignation from politics.
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