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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

People in regional areas have mixed reactions to proposals to build nuclear power plants. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians living in regional areas are worried they will bear the burden of energy decisions made in capital cities without their input or adequate consultation, an inquiry has been told. 

Farmers, local councillors, property groups and traditional owners outlined concerns at the Nuclear Power Generation inquiry on Thursday, which convened in Nanango in Queensland's South Burnett region. 

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