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Money raised at the 70th birthday of an ALP member on the island is being sent to Biloela for the Nadesalingam family who will be returning to the welcoming Queensland town from house detention in Perth, Western Australia, released at the direction of the Albanese Government. There were many supporters of the Tamil refugee family on the island during their struggle , some have been invited to Biloela to meet them when they return .
Also being watched closely by supporters on the island is the fate of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange , the subject of an upcoming special television report about his father trying to stop him being deported to America .
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.Another island restaurant, Noodies, has been sold at Horseshoe Bay . This follows the sale of the French restaurant at Nelly Bay . Another may also have been sold . There is talk that a new venture will involve a chef providing banquets for groups of 10 or more people.
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Mexicans have started to invade Queensland and Magnetic Island . This is the name given to people who cross the border and head north, often during the southern winter. Vehicles from Victoria and NSW carrying surfboards on roof racks have been spotted on the island . Several overseas visitors have also been noticed in eateries .
