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Congratulations to our local creatives who made the 2025 Shortlist.

Tania McCartney
Rhian Williams

We are delighted to announce the CBCA 80th Birthday Branch Ambassadors:

Stephanie Owen Reeder
Tania McCartney
Rhian Williams
Craig Cormick OAM
Maura Pierlot

Congratulations to our local creatives who made the Notables list.

Tania McCartney
Stephanie Owen Reeder
Rhian Williams

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