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Beach party

Beach party at the Wilga Hotel

Beach party at the Wilga Hotel

Hayden Murray-Smith, Mark Ratcliff, Craig Brown and Lucas Hatton.

Jan 29, 2026

Truck loads of sand was being delivered to the Wilga Hotel for their Hottest 100 Beach Party held on Saturday to celebrate Australia Day.

There were pools, yabbie races and cocktails followed by live music that night.

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