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What: Acting Premier Ben Carroll, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos and AO Tournament Director & CEO Craig Tiley to open AO.
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Where: Grand Slam Oval (GSO), Melbourne & Olympic Parks Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne |
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Contact: Zoe McLaughlin 0474 593 035
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