2022-05-31 04:26
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By ANNA USHER
Woolworths in Neutral Bay has lodged plans for a multi-storey re-development including a new public plaza and pedestrian space that will include 91 residential… Read More
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2022-05-31 03:46
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By ANNA USHER
The Sydney Harbour Bridge will turn purple in a special ‘7 Minutes for 7 Decades’ to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this Thursday.
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2022-05-30 02:29
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By MARC DODD
Remember 1982? Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister, the Man from Snowy River was ruling the box office, Eye of the Tiger was the biggest-selling single of the year… Read More
2022-05-26 06:09
Yes folks, it’s that time of the week again – and our friends at North Shore Police Area Command report several disturbing local offences, as ANNA USHER reports.
Gnome Stabber Ar… Read More
2022-05-26 02:06
By ADAM WELLS
Do you have a clever, sassy, bright, imaginative, and super kind friend? Someone who brightens your life and enjoys every day as if it was their last?
I do. And I’ve know… Read More
2022-05-25 22:04
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By ANNA USHER
Well thank goodness election day is over for another three years!
Whether you swing right, left or anywhere in between, Mosman Collective has done a deep dive t… Read More
2022-05-25 03:30
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By ANNA USHER
North Sydney Council has been accused of ditching Advance Australia Fair from its Citizenship Ceremonies.
Former Mayor Jilly Gibson moved a motion on Monday nig… Read More
2022-05-25 02:47
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By ANNA USHER
An amateur cook’s seven-layer Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle beat 5000 puddings in a U.K wide contest to become the official dessert of the Queen&rs&hell…Read More
2022-05-25 01:40
By ANNA USHER
Google Street View is launching on Sydney Harbour to capture our city icons from the decks of ferries, it has been reported today.
In partnership with Transport for New So… Read More
2022-05-25 01:26
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By ANNA USHER
Vivid Sydney is back and it’s brighter than ever! The annual festival that sparks the soul of our city celebrates its 12th year in 2022.
For 23 nights sta… Read More
2022-05-24 06:06
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As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information. Here’s what’s happening.
By… Read More
2022-05-20 03:17
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By ANNA USHER
For the first time, Beauty Point Public School will host a Festival of Light laser show, moving away from its popular annual fireworks display in a bid to foste… Read More
2022-05-19 00:30
Local Police have again filled the blotter this week, reporting several lower north shore incidents including break ins, drink driving offences and a number of assaults.
By ANNA USHER
Ice Co… Read More
2022-05-18 06:38
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By ANNA USHER
Each year, National Volunteer Week celebrates selfless contributions from people around the country, like 96-year-old Mosman grandmother Meg Stevenson, who devo… Read More
2022-05-18 02:21
Before the arrival of television, Australian radio ruled the airwaves with programs like Dad and Dave, Blue Hills and ‘Calling the Stars’ connecting families to a world far beyon… Read More
2022-05-17 03:48
Leicester was a founding member of the Cremorne Point Coffee Club. Image: Daily Telegraph.
By ADAM WELLS
Leicester Warburton, aged 101, and one of our few remaining World War II diggers has… Read More
2022-05-17 01:14
By ANNA USHER
Mosman is about to roll out the red carpet and welcome Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his husband, Shane Lloyd, to the neighbourhood.
The couple have just purchased a 15-room troph… Read More
2022-05-16 22:03
By ANNA USHER
We’re getting to the business end of the 2022 Federal Election and it’s time to cast your vote. Whether you’re swinging left – or right, here’s wh… Read More
2022-05-13 02:59
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By ANNA USHER
Minsky’s, the iconic lower north shore pub, has changed hands for $39 million.
Owners Redcape this week sold the hotel to the Karellas family, who’v… Read More
2022-05-12 05:32
By ANNA USHER
We’ve uncovered some incredible local trivia to wow your friends and family in the lead up to the Federal Election on May 21. If you have any interesting political facts… Read More
2022-05-12 04:55
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By ANNA USHER
A “modern and dynamic” new building is set to replace Australia Post at Spit Junction which will transform the site into a luxury housing and retail… Read More
2022-05-12 04:23
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As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information. Here’s what’s happening.
By… Read More
2022-05-11 00:10
Tech mogul James Spenceley pictured here at his Sydney office.
By ANNA USHER
Tech leader and North Sydney councillor James Spenceley is aiding the people of Ukraine with the purchase of two… Read More
2022-05-05 04:10
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Time poor and out of ideas when it comes to Mother’s Day gifting? We get it.
With mum’s special day locked in for THIS SUNDAY, May 8, it’s not too late to o… Read More
2022-05-04 05:42
By ANNA USHER
A carefree night out. A split-second decision. Young lives tragically changed forever.
It was after midnight on 1 May 2008, when the group of friends wrapped up a drinking sess… Read More
2022-05-04 02:34
Blessed Sacrament teacher Jesse James Muir has just published his first book.
By ANNA USHER
Blessed Sacrament teacher Jesse James Muir never intended to become a best-selling children’… Read More
2022-05-04 01:25
Times up for unattended boats and other vehicles monopolising local parking.
By ANNA USHER
Mosman’s Traffic Committee has shot down a proposal to allocate space on local streets for bo… Read More
2022-05-03 02:33
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By ANNA USHER
A multi-storey apartment complex on Ben Boyd Rd is the latest luxury building planned for the rapidly changing face of Neutral Bay.
The proposed development com… Read More
2022-04-28 04:45
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By ANNA USHER
It’s big, it’s beautiful – and it’s a MUST INSPECT if you’re looking for luxury apartment living in a prized Sydney location.
One… Read More
2022-04-27 03:54
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By ANNA USHER
A new dual-lane drive-thru at Cremorne McDonalds is set to speed up service and satisfy a growing trend for in-car dining, as fast-food lovers ditch the idea of… Read More
2022-04-26 05:53
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As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information. Here’s what’s happening.
By… Read More
2022-04-26 05:35
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By ANNA USHER
The easing of Covid restrictions has led to a surge in demand for classically styled boats on the lower north shore, with local buyers looking to enjoy Sydney H… Read More
2022-04-13 06:48
Four arrested after Sydney Harbour Bridge protest on Wednesday 13 April. Image: Nine News.
By ANNA USHER
Four people have been arrested following an unauthorised protest on the Sydney Harbou… Read More
2022-04-13 05:42
By ANNA USHER
A Neutral Bay father has been jailed for 11 years after being convicted of unpacking 80 kilograms of cocaine smuggled from South Africa.
46-year-old Lee Martin spent two days b… Read More
2022-04-13 01:55
Head to the Royal Easter Show these holidays and get FREE public transport!
By ANNA USHER
Public transport across NSW is free for 12 days from Thursday after industrial chaos and ongoing str… Read More
2022-04-11 05:56
By ANNA USHER
The team from cult Cammeray café Maggios is heading to Mosman, launching a second Pizza restaurant after being inundated with delivery requests from locals.
Called Giova… Read More
2022-04-11 05:43
Who’s egg-cited for Easter? School holidays are underway and Aussie families are marking the first year without Covid induced travel bans and restrictions. If you need to stock up on s… Read More
2022-04-08 01:54
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By ANNA USHER
Using a parking meter in Mosman is about to hit motorists even harder in the hip pocket.
From July 1, parking at Balmoral will sting you $40 for the day during… Read More
2022-04-06 23:21
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres. Our music man Pete Kidd delivers this valuable weekly resource so you can… Read More
2022-04-06 07:11
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By ANNA USHER
A harbourside home on the corner of Raglan and Illawarra St caught fire this afternoon, blocking the street and needing four fire engines to tackle the ferociou… Read More
2022-04-06 05:39
By ANNA USHER
Mosman Cricket Club has made history by winning the First and Second Grade Premierships in the same season.
First Grade Captain Nathan Hinton led his team to victory after a gr… Read More
2022-04-06 00:24
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As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information. Here’s what’s happening.
By… Read More
2022-04-06 00:05
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By ANNA USHER
Save the date! The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn is back on Sunday 29 May 2022.
This year is the 20th anniversary of the landmark charity run, and after two years… Read More
2022-04-05 22:21
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Today we’re taking you back to those golden years of the 1980s – when hair was big, clothes were loud, and power ballads were super-charged with emotion. It was t… Read More
2022-04-01 01:31
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By ANNA USHER
For the first time in a generation, Minsky’s is on the market and the iconic watering hole could be yours for $35 million plus.
Owners Redcape Hotel Group… Read More
2022-04-01 00:15
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres. Our music man Pete Kidd delivers this valuable weekly resource so you can… Read More
2022-03-31 23:54
By ANNA USHER
The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will be accessible to even more people with the design of the northern bike ramp a step closer to reality.
Minister for Infrastructure, Cities… Read More
2022-03-31 03:32
By ANNA USHER
Sydney was no place for an unwed, pregnant mother in the early 1900s, but 18-year-old Mary Hutchison had nowhere else to go.
The daughter of a NSW farming family, Mary was the… Read More
2022-03-30 03:44
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By ANNA USHER
A stylish hot spot with Asian inspired snacks and craft cocktails is planned for Gouldsbury street, filling the void left by Open Circus earlier this year.
Call… Read More
2022-03-30 00:11
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Let’s face it – we’re all time poor and sometimes it’s hard to get a handle on what’s going on in the local area. With that in mind, Mosman Coll… Read More
2022-03-29 02:05
By ANNA USHER
Mosman Collective and Taronga Zoo want you to have some ‘Roarsome’ fun this Easter, and to make things easier on the hip pocket we’re giving away a family pas… Read More
2022-03-29 01:48
By ANNA USHER
Forget draining your Opal card these Easter holidays, thanks to the NSW Government who say we can hop on public transport FREE from April 14-26.
The freebies come as the Govern… Read More
2022-03-25 01:50
By ANNA USHER
It took just four days for “Boondabah”, one of Mosman’s grand Federation estates to change hands, with a mystery buyer paying more than $1 million over the pr… Read More
2022-03-24 21:54
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By ANNA USHER
This landmark local residence, once owned by a scandalous Sydney socialite, is set to make jaws drop at its first open this weekend.
A double fronted Federation… Read More
2022-03-24 03:04
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres. Our music man Pete Kidd delivers this valuable weekly resource so you can… Read More
2022-03-23 03:26
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By ANNA USHER
Playground Upgrades.
Some exciting news for local kids with several upgrades to Mosman playgrounds recently completed or underway.
Clifton Gardens is set for a… Read More
2022-03-23 01:29
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By ANNA USHER
When it officially opened on Sunday, 28 March 1954, “Greenway” was Australia’s largest communal housing complex.
Named after the colony’… Read More
2022-03-22 02:39
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By ANNA USHER
Taronga Zoo is offering a two-for-one entry pass on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March to anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccine at walk-in clinics onsite.
Health Mini… Read More
2022-03-22 02:26
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By ANNA USHER
A Mosman woman was lucky to escape unharmed after her car careened through a neighbour’s fence on Awaba St on Monday.
Christine Rogers was on her way to a… Read More
2022-03-21 23:26
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By ANNA USHER
The National Australia bank has confirmed it will take over the premises at 878 Military Rd when Constant Reader bookstore vacates the building on March 27.
The… Read More
2022-03-21 23:14
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By ANNA USHER
“Surfside”, one of Australia’s most spectacular beachfront trophy homes fronting Little Avalon, is looking for a new owner.
The five-bedroom r… Read More
2022-03-17 03:40
North Shore Police Area Command have some doozies to report this week. You’ll need to sit down with a cuppa to read this one!
By ANNA USHER
Crows Nest: You’ve got WHAT down your… Read More
2022-03-17 02:04
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By ANNA USHER
Sydney will come alive with free music concerts; pop-up art galleries and a spectacular light show in celebration of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 90th anniversary… Read More
2022-03-17 01:31
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Wild Lights at Taronga Zoo is back as a Vivid Sydney location for 2022 and will be brighter and more colourful than ever before with an array of wild, inclusive and awe… Read More
2022-03-16 03:26
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres. Our music man Pete Kidd delivers this valuable weekly resource so you can… Read More
2022-03-16 03:09
By ANNA USHER
Who said the lower north shore was full of conservative, stuffy old bores?!
There are some great community events worth checking out in the coming weeks, so grab the kids, the… Read More
2022-03-16 00:06
ANZAC Day will fall on Monday this year, meaning a long weekend is happening for all Australians in April.
By ANNA USHER
Local ANZAC Day commemorations will return to normal – without… Read More
2022-03-15 02:41
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By ANNA USHER
Situated in Mosman’s most family friendly precinct, this elegant Federation residence is a contemporary take on a timeless classic.
The double-fronted hom… Read More
2022-03-14 23:59
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Sydney’s great iron maiden turns 90 this week – and we want to celebrate her birthday with your stories, photos and memories.
By ANNA USHER
Weighing 52,800 tonnes… Read More
2022-03-11 06:40
By ANNA USHER
Bradleys Head Rd is the coveted local street that comes with ultimate bragging rights.
Steeped in local history and lined with grand merchant mansions, houses here rarely come… Read More
2022-03-10 05:11
By ANNA USHER
Mosman teenager Alma Plaister was never absent from school.
But on Monday 18 July 1932, the brilliant and popular 13-year-old was missing from the morning roll call at North Sy… Read More
2022-03-10 00:38
Local Police have again filled the blotter this week, reporting several lower north shore incidents including break ins and drink driving offences. Residents are also reminded to be vigilant… Read More
2022-03-09 21:22
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres. Our music man Pete Kidd delivers this valuable weekly resource so you can… Read More
2022-03-09 04:50
March is Small Business Month. Get out and support our local small businesses.
By ANNA USHER
Mosman Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the NSW Government, will provide local businesses… Read More
2022-03-09 03:59
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By ANNA USHER
Lower north shore residents are cleaning up after a catastrophic storm targeted the local area, swallowing beaches, roads, bridges and houses.
The northern beac… Read More
2022-03-09 00:27
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By ANNA USHER
Lavender Bay is the tiny, neighbourhood suburb that never fails to fill you with wonder.
Tucked away amongst three of Sydney’s best locations, Milsons Poi… Read More
2022-03-07 01:34
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Mosman Collective supports local artists and live music. Thank you to our contributor Pete Kidd for gathering this week’s headline acts.
By ANNA USHER
Wednesday 2 March… Read More
2022-03-07 01:21
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After fleeing the war-torn country last Thursday, local dad Ash Meredith has joined thousands of Ukranian men to fight the Russian army.
By ANNA USHER
Mosman resident Ash Mer… Read More
2022-02-24 00:29
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Our weekly local crime update is brought to you by the team at Mosman Collective and North Shore Police Area Command. Here’s the latest news!
By ANNA USHER
Bridgepoint… Read More
2022-02-23 00:21
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By ANNA USHER
Music lovers are spoilt for choice this March, three live music events taking place in the North Sydney Council area.
Village Vibes in Crows Nest, Sunset Series… Read More
2022-02-22 05:04
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By ANNA USHER
On the busy corner of Ourimbah and Spit Rd, a commercial building known as Island Centre opened to fascinated locals in July 1968.
It was like nothing ever seen… Read More
2022-02-22 01:13
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By ANNA USHER
Neil Balnaves, the Australian arts philanthropist, former television executive and Mosman resident, has died aged 77 after a boating accident.
Mr Balnaves had b… Read More
2022-02-21 02:33
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By ANNA USHER
Well here’s a “special buy” if ever we saw one!
Locals with a hankering for piping hot pizza can now get a fresh one cooked by a robot while d… Read More
2022-02-21 01:22
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Shocking footage of a wild wedding brawl has emerged following a glitzy reception in Mosman on Saturday night.
The video, uploaded into two parts on Reddit, sho… Read More
2022-02-20 20:06
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By ANNA USHER
A 2.8-metre bull shark was hooked by a Mosman teenager while fishing with a friend in local waters on Saturday.
Addison Hodge, 15, a Year 10 student at The King… Read More
2022-02-17 06:03
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A tiny Mosman apartment stuck in a 1960’s time warp has just sold for almost $1 million.
With blue striped wallpaper, vermiculite ceiling and a baby pink… Read More
2022-02-17 00:47
By ANN KING
Insert copy….The Mosman Art Walk returns for its second year, as the local shops of Mosman once more host a unique art trail and exhibition, showcasing the amazing work of… Read More
2022-02-17 00:06
Local police report a week of Eshay’s, sexual advances, drink driving – and a woman found with cannabis in her lady parts.
By ANNA USHER
It’s not OK. Mosman man charged wit… Read More
2022-02-16 03:51
By ANNA USHER
It’s been a busy start to the year for Michael Coombs, who’s hardly had time to brush the sand off his feet after a summer holiday on Kokomo Island in Fiji.
One of… Read More
2022-02-15 05:29
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Side by side, the women silently waded through the stunning waters of Radji Beach on Bangka Island, Indonesia.
The terrified group, wearing a uniform knee-length grey d… Read More
2022-02-14 23:47
By ANNA USHER
A Mosman father stuck in Ukraine as he waits for his son’s passport to be approved has finally received good news from the Australian Government.
Ashley Meredith, a who l… Read More
2022-02-14 03:44
A middle-aged local couple was brought to safety after their vessel became stricken in wild, stormy conditions.
By ANNA USHER
Local businessman Sid Trevenna had a lucky escape after the 20-m… Read More
2022-02-09 22:32
By ANNA USHER
Residents are invited to take part in the Erik Mather 2 – 4 – 6 charity Swim this Saturday 12 February.
Over successive years in the 1980’s and 1990’s… Read More
2022-02-09 02:45
By ANNA USHER
Roots run deep on Clifton St in Mosman, with residents reluctant to make a move.
The tucked away hamlet of just 10 houses is in one of the suburb’s most prestigious pocke… Read More
2022-02-08 03:11
In our new series, Mosman Collective unlocks historic local crime case files, revealing new images and details of the lower north shore’s most shocking stories.
By ANNA USHER
The morni… Read More
2022-02-08 02:38
By ANNA USHER
A Mosman woman who told police she regularly drives while intoxicated has been charged with drink driving for the fourth time in three months.
Highway Patrol officers have toda… Read More
2022-02-07 11:42
When Queen Elizabeth stepped onto Australian soil for the frist time on 3rd February 1954, the nation was gripped by Royal fever. Over the next 58 days, she would visit 57 cities and towns… Read More
2022-02-07 00:33
There are huge opportunities out there for lower north shore jobseekers, with employers desperate for workers, new data shows.
By ANNA USHER
Staff shortages caused by the pandemic have left… Read More
2022-02-02 05:18
We’re back with the Police blotter for 2022! This week, local officers have several crimes to report and warn residents lock up after recent break-ins.
By ANNA USHER
What were your kid… Read More
2022-02-02 00:15
By ANNA USHER
Mosman Swim Centre on Vista St is offering a FREE Splash Time class for infants up to four months old during 2022.
Spokesperson Christine Santi said the initiative has been des… Read More
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