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Artists ditch the studio to embrace open air painting at Capital Plein Air festival in Canberra • Apr. 26, 2025, 3:22 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
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Dutton confirms public service cuts limited to Canberra, which Labor says is 'impossible' • Apr. 24, 2025, 4:30 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
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