CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release:

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Bush Summit 2025

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When it comes to talking about Building Regional Australia's Future, it's hard to find a more fitting place than Wagga Wagga.

It has a history of ambition and bold vision. In the lead-up to Federation, the people of Wagga put their city forward to be the capital of our new nation.