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Famous Australians say
Famous Australians say,
"The Drain is Just for Rain"
Listen to what your favourite celebrity says about stormwater pollution:
Don Burke
Sarah Henderson
Slim Dusty
Jay Laga'aia
Jenny Kee
Tania - Bachelor Girl
Michael Bevan
James - Bachelor Girl
Mike Whitney 1
Mike Whitney 2
Wayne Gardner
John Dengate
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