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At a hilarious sold-out launch of the Byron Comedy Festival last night, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki had the entire Byron Bay Surf Club giggling – if you missed his show you can catch the next edition on Saturday at 2pm.

For more information about he good doctor and all of the other great acts at the festival, visit: Byroncomedyfest.com.

 


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