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New councillor represents the ‘best place in the world’

Elliot Hilse, pictured with his proud parents Helen and Bernhard, is the new councillor for Rockhampton Regional Council's Division 2. (Supplied)
By Matthew Pearce

While he admits it feels " pretty surreal", an excited and nervous Elliot Hilse is ready to step up as […]

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