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The countdown is on for Perth’s biggest street party, with two of the country’s most beloved pop singers set to hit the stage.

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Aussie sweethearts to take stage at Perth Pride celebrations

The countdown is on for Perth’s biggest street party, with two of the country’s most beloved pop singers set to hit the stage.

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