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The defaced poster. Photo supplied

Rotary Club say they are appalled at the defacing of their posters that invite the public to their Australia Day celebrations.

Rotary’s Nerida Dean told The Echo that while the sign outside the Mullum pub was graffitied, other signs were stolen.

‘We aren’t a big operation, she said. ‘For 30 years, Rotary have offered a low-cost breakfast on Australia Day, all put together by volunteers.’

Rotary’s 30th Australia Day breakfast celebration will be held on January 26 from 7am till 10am in the Housie Tent, Banner Park, in Brunswick Heads.

Cost is $5.



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