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*** MEDIA ALERT *** Tuesday, March 12 ***

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WHEN: 9am for 930am media interviews, Tuesday, March 12

WHERE: Seal Rocks Reflections, Kinka Road, Seal Rocks

WHAT: Morning tea to celebrate a new large-scale mural completed by artist Dayna Whare, students at Bungwahl Public School,and guests at Reflections Seal Rocks

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: Artist Dayna Whare, students from Bungwahl Public School, Reflections Seal Rocks park manager Katie Toney

MEDIA CONTACT: Penelope Green 0437 144 526

* Media interviews available from 9.30am. The event concludes at 10am.

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