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Maria Island's unofficial 'king' Diego Bernacchi's portrait donated • May 12, 2025, 7:12 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Oil painting of Maria Island's unofficial king donated back to island • May 10, 2025, 11:07 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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