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Australia needs more state fossil emblems, but let the public decide

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imageExamining a model of the ancient fish _Mandageria fairfaxi_, the new fossil emblem for NSW are (l-r) NSW MP Anthony Roberts, director and CEO of the Australian Museum Kim McKay, NSW MPs Andrew Gee and Troy Grant, and Dr Ian Percival from the Geological Survey of NSW.AAP Image/Supplied

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