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Vale, Tony Turton

Burnett cartoonist Tony Turton and his wife Sheilah have called the South Burnett home for more than 50 years. Tony passed away on 4 March 2025 aged 95, leaving behind a large legacy of art. (Jessica McGrath: 212279_02)

The South Burnett has lost a creative mind, whose acerbic wit and love for his country have produced countless cartoons […]

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