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Renowned composer is Qld Aust of the Year

Indigenous composer William Barton is the 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year. (MORGAN HANCOCK) (AAP)

A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, didgeridoo player and renowned classical composer has been named 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.

William Barton, 41, grew up on Kalkadungu country, Mount Isa, where he learned didgeridoo from his uncle.

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