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Yurmikmik walks and car park will be closed on Friday 16 May
Motor Car Falls carpark closed from 26 May to 14 July
Friday 23 May 2025

Kakadu’s visitor infrastructure is being upgraded and work is now underway to enhance the visitor experience, safety and amenities at Yurmikmik carparks and walking tracks.
Read more about Motor Car Falls carpark closed from 26 May to 14 July
Gunlom Falls
Gunlom to open on Saturday 31 May
Thursday 22 May 2025

Gunlom, one of Kakadu’s most iconic sites, will open to visitors on Saturday 31 May.
Read more about Gunlom to open on Saturday 31 May
Yurmikmik walks and car park will be closed on Friday 16 May
Yurmikmik walks and car park closed on Friday 16 May
Wednesday 14 May 2025

Yurmikmik walks and car park will be closed on Friday 16 May while urgent feral animal control activities are undertaken.
Read more about Yurmikmik walks and car park closed on Friday 16 May
Gunlom Falls
Gunlom - Update on opening timeframes
Monday 28 April 2025

Kakadu National Park staff are hard at work preparing Gunlom for opening.
Read more about Gunlom - Update on opening timeframes
Magela Creek
Ubirr closed over Easter weekend
Thursday 17 April 2025

Ubirr will remain closed over the Easter long weekend. Due to high water levels at Magela Creek, vehicles are currently unable to safely cross.
Read more about Ubirr closed over Easter weekend
Gunlom Falls
Kakadu’s Gunlom to open in May
Wednesday 2 April 2025

Traditional Owners from the Gunlom Aboriginal Land Trust have given approval for Parks Australia to reopen Gunlom.
Read more about Kakadu’s Gunlom to open in May
2 people walking along a metal walkway with a steel rail fence on both sides, which runs between 2 tall stone cliffs
Twin Falls gorge re-envisioned in Kakadu National Park
Tuesday 17 December 2024

The iconic Twin Falls Gorge, nestled in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will reopen in 2026 after a major facelift that’s set to take your experience to the next level.
Read more about Twin Falls gorge re-envisioned in Kakadu National Park
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Statement from Director of National Parks
Wednesday 23 October 2024

Since commencing in the role of Director of National Parks, I have been focused on repairing relationships with Kakadu’s Traditional Owners and rebuilding trust by acknowledging and learning from past mistakes.
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Statement from Director of National Parks regarding Gunlom Falls prosecution
Wednesday 29 May 2024

Since commencing in the office of the Director of National Parks in November 2023, I have been committed to resolving the Gunlom Falls matter and repairing relationships with Traditional Owners.
Read more about Statement from Director of National Parks regarding Gunlom Falls prosecution
World heritage sites coin
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kakadu National Parks Etched in Time
Friday 1 September 2023

Some of Australia’s World-Heritage wonders are officially etched in time, featuring on a brand new coin to celebrate Australia’s natural and built heritage.
Read more about Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kakadu National Parks Etched in Time
Bird Week 2023
Kakadu Bird Week soaring through the skies
Tuesday 29 August 2023

Kakadu Bird Week is soaring through the Kakadu skies again in 2023 with unique birding, artistic and cultural activities curated by local Bininj/Mungguy Traditional Owners and bird experts from 28 September to 3 October for bird enthusiasts to enjoy.  
Read more about Kakadu Bird Week soaring through the skies
Cultural burning
Kakadu cultural burns
Thursday 9 March 2023

In Kakadu, park rangers and Traditional Owners work together using cultural burning practices to protect land and Country.
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Kakadu Visitor Boom
Wednesday 8 February 2023

Kakadu National Park recorded its highest visitor numbers in 13 years with 208,056 visitors to the park in 2022.
Read more about Kakadu Visitor Boom
The new viewing platform at Cahills Crossing, atop a rocky outcrop above the river. Trees overhang the landing platform
Major infrastructure investment for Cahills Crossing
Friday 4 November 2022

Kakadu National Park’s Cahills Crossing Viewing Area re-opened following a $3 million infrastructure investment into the visitor site.
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Cahills Crossing Platform. Credit Parks Australia
Cahills Crossing Viewing Area Reopens
Thursday 29 September 2022

Kakadu National Park’s Cahills Crossing Viewing Area will re-open today following a $3 million upgrade at the site.
Read more about Cahills Crossing Viewing Area Reopens
Crimson Finch. Credit Luke Paterson
Kakadu Bird Week 2022
Tuesday 16 August 2022

Kakadu Bird Week will take flight between 30 September to 7 October 2022. With a flock of activities on offer from private photography tours to cultural painting workshops, visitors will be reminded why Kakadu is a bird lovers’ paradise.
Read more about Kakadu Bird Week 2022
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Safety Alert: Japanese Encephalitis Virus
Thursday 11 August 2022

There is currently an outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Australia. JEV most commonly occurs in pigs and horses, but it is spread by mosquitoes. It is rare but can cause severe disease. 
Read more about Safety Alert: Japanese Encephalitis Virus
Jim Jim Falls. Photo: Parks Australia
Jim Jim Falls And Twin Falls Walk Open To Visitors
Friday 24 June 2022

One of Kakadu National Park’s grandest waterfalls, Jim Jim Falls will open to visitors from Monday, 27 June 2022, with the majestic Twin Falls Escarpment Walk set to open on the same day.
Read more about Jim Jim Falls And Twin Falls Walk Open To Visitors
Bush tucker
Taste of Kakadu opening night rescheduled to Saturday 21 May
Monday 16 May 2022

The Taste of Kakadu festival opening night celebrations at Bowali Visitor Centre have been rescheduled from Friday 20 May to Saturday 21 May.
Read more about Taste of Kakadu opening night rescheduled to Saturday 21 May
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East Alligator region visitor sites to open 2 April 2022
Friday 1 April 2022

Ubirr, Cahills Crossing viewing platform and Merl Campground will open to visitors from Saturday 2 April 2022 after restricted wet season access. This also includes the upstream and downstream boat ramps.  
Read more about East Alligator region visitor sites to open 2 April 2022
Bush tucker
Taste of Kakadu 2022 - where cuisine, Culture and Country meet
Tuesday 22 March 2022

Australia’s premier Indigenous food and cultural festival, Taste of Kakadu is back in 2022 with a tantalising program of events and activities to delight the senses.
Read more about Taste of Kakadu 2022 - where cuisine, Culture and Country meet
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COVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures
Friday 7 January 2022

Kakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.   
Read more about COVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures
Anbangbang Billabong
Bowali Visitor Centre re-opening & Christmas opening hours
Thursday 9 December 2021

The Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station are now open to the public after being temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions in the Northern Territory.
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Anbangbang Billabong
Bowali Visitor Centre re-opens
Wednesday 10 November 2021

The Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station re-open to the public today after being temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions in the Northern Territory.
Read more about Bowali Visitor Centre re-opens
Maguk at Kakadu National Park
Reopening of Maguk after respectful closure
Tuesday 19 October 2021

In line with cultural practice and the wishes of the Traditional Owners of Maguk in Kakadu National Park, the area was closed following the passing of Ngal - Bangardi Long, a senior Yurlkmanj Traditional Owner of the area.
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Kakadu Seasonal Ranger| Oscar Cooper
Sharing Culture and Country: Kakadu's Seasonal Ranger Program
Tuesday 12 October 2021

Our seasonal ranger-guided activities have wrapped up for the year, and for those who haven’t caught a Mamukala or Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) tour, we’re introducing you to Oscar Cooper, who’s just completed his first year as a seasonal ranger at Kakadu.
Read more about Sharing Culture and Country: Kakadu's Seasonal Ranger Program
Maguk at Kakadu National Park
Passing of senior Kakadu Traditional Owner and respectful closure of Maguk
Monday 11 October 2021

The Director of National Parks acknowledges the passing of Ngal - Bangardi Long, a senior Yurlkmanj Traditional Owner of the Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) area.
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Ubirr at Kakadu National Park
The Passing of Mr M Markham - Statement from Parks Australia and Director of National Parks
Wednesday 29 September 2021

Kakadu National Park and the Director of National Parks would like to pass on sincere condolences to the family of Mr Mick Markham, who sadly passed away on 24 September 2021.
Read more about The Passing of Mr M Markham - Statement from Parks Australia and Director of National Parks
Blue-winged kookaburra. Photo: Luke Paterson
Kakadu Bird Week flying high for 10th Anniversary
Friday 27 August 2021

Kakadu Bird Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2021 with a clutch of wonderful bird-related activities.
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Twin Falls plateau
Jim Jim Creek crossing and Twin Falls escarpment walk reopening
Thursday 19 August 2021

Jim Jim Creek crossing and the Twin Falls escarpment walk have reopened to visitors, with the upgrades to Jim Jim Creek crossing now completed.
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Four Mile Hole looking south from the boat ramp.
Fishers rush to Kakadu's Four Mile Hole
Friday 23 July 2021

Northern Territory fishers have leapt at the chance to land big barramundi at Four Mile Hole Billabong in Kakadu after in reopened yesterday following an extended closure.
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Artist's impression of what the crossing will look like by the end of the dry season
Upgrades begin at Jim Jim Creek
Tuesday 13 July 2021

Upgrades will shortly commence at Jim Jim Creek crossing to improve dry season access to the Twin Falls plateau walk and surrounding area.
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Cahills Crossing
Cahills Crossing re-opens
Friday 9 July 2021

Following the Northern Territory Government’s further easing of COVID-19 health restrictions, vehicle access has re-opened at Cahills Crossing from 1 pm today, 9 July 2021.
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Nawurlandja landscape. Photo: Maurice Mathey
Cahills Crossing closed
Friday 2 July 2021

Arrangements recently put into place at Kakadu National Park to minimise the health risks posed by COVID-19 to staff, visitors and residents will be modified following the Northern Territory Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions today.
Read more about Cahills Crossing closed
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Cahills Crossing construction open for tender
Wednesday 30 June 2021

Parks Australia is seeking submissions to tender for exciting new upgrades to the Cahills Crossing Viewing Platform area in Kakadu National Park.
Read more about Cahills Crossing construction open for tender
Nawurlundja at Kakadu National Park
Kakadu’s Board of Management grows
Sunday 27 June 2021

Kakadu’s Board of Management is set to grow from 15 to 21 members following an in-depth review of park management structures, recommendations from the Northern Land Council, and consultation with Traditional Owners.
Read more about Kakadu’s Board of Management grows
Yvonne Margarula| Senior Mirarr Traditional Owner and Director Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation receiving the Jabiru Town deed of grant.
Jabiru handover
Saturday 26 June 2021

Commonwealth Government representatives and the Director of National Parks Jody Swirepik joined Traditional Owners on Saturday, 26 June 2021 in a ceremony to hand over the Kakadu township of Jabiru to the Mirarr People.
Read more about Jabiru handover
Visitors at Ubirr lookout. Photo: Shaana McNaught
Ubirr reopens to visitors
Wednesday 23 June 2021

Ubirr, one of Kakadu National Park’s premier lookouts and rock art sites reopens today following an extended closure out of respect for the passing of senior Murrwan-Uringangk Traditional Owner, Mr M. Na-Gangila Bangalang.
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Jim Jim Falls at Kakadu National Park
Kakadu favourite Jim Jim Falls reopens
Friday 18 June 2021

The spectacular Jim Jim Falls and nearby Karnamarr Campground in Kakadu National Park are set to reopen this weekend as waters continue to recede after the wet season.
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Respectful closure of Ubirr extended
Friday 11 June 2021

The respectful closure of Ubirr in Kakadu National Park has been extended following the passing of senior Murrwan-Uringangk Traditional Owner, Mr M. Na-Gangila Bangalang.
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Nawurlundja at Kakadu National Park
Kakadu open for business as visitors soak up wet season sites
Thursday 6 May 2021

Kakadu National Park is looking forward to the seasonal opening of various sites across the park to visitors after a big wet season, as water levels drop and crocodile surveys near completion.
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East Alligator River
East Alligator (Erre) region – Update on closures
Friday 23 April 2021

The closure advice for the East Alligator (Erre) region following the recent passing of senior Murrwan-Uringangk Traditional Owner Na-gangila Banggalang has been revised.
Read more about East Alligator (Erre) region – Update on closures
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Passing of Mr M. Na-gangila Bangalang and respectful closure of Ubirr and the East Alligator region
Tuesday 13 April 2021

The Director of National Parks acknowledges the passing of Mr M. Na-gangila Bangalang, prominent and important Senior Murrwan Traditional Owner in the Erre Region and member of the Kakadu National Park Board of Management.
Read more about Passing of Mr M. Na-gangila Bangalang and respectful closure of Ubirr and the East Alligator region
Gunlom Falls
Gunlom Falls sacred site protection
Wednesday 31 March 2021

Parks Australia has today reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the issues raised by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) in a constructive manner, and to work with the Traditional Owners of Kakadu National Park to ensure their Culture, their heritage and their sacred sites are protected.
Read more about Gunlom Falls sacred site protection
Sunset over Ubirr
Final Tourism Master Plan released
Monday 15 February 2021

The Kakadu Tourism Master Plan is a ten-year strategy to grow culturally appropriate tourism in the national park and was developed in consultation with Kakadu’s Traditional Owners, Board of Management and the tourism industry.
Read more about Final Tourism Master Plan released
Anbangbang Billabong
Update to Park Passes for entry to national parks from 1 January 2021
Thursday 10 December 2020

The Australian Government’s fee waiver period for Booderee, Kakadu and Uluṟu-Kata Tjuta National Parks is coming to a close on 31 December 2020.
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Waterfalls
Temporary closure of Gunlom due to heavy rain
Tuesday 17 November 2020

Due to heavy rain and high water levels, all access to Gunlom including the campground and lower plunge pool, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons.
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Lockdown provides survey opportunities in Kakadu
Monday 14 September 2020

Earlier this year Kakadu staff used the COVID-19 park closure as a rare opportunity to collect baseline data on the impacts of vehicle traffic on wildlife in Kakadu National Park.
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Social distancing in Kakadu National Park
Exclusion zone set up for humpback whale at Kakadu
Friday 11 September 2020

Earlier this week we became aware of a very unusual event at Kakadu National Park - three Humpback Whales had entered the East Alligator River. As far as we’re aware, this is the first time this has happened.
Read more about Exclusion zone set up for humpback whale at Kakadu
Karnamarr campground
Kakadu National Park – Total Fire Ban in place
Thursday 27 August 2020

Due to severe weather conditions a Total Fire Ban for Kakadu National Park is in place until midnight Friday 28 August 2020.
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Campervans and caravans beneath the trees
Djarradjin (Muirella Park) temporary closure
Tuesday 4 August 2020

Djarradjin (Muirella Park), including the Bubba walk and Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) day use and camping area will be closed from 12:00 pm Monday 10 August until 5:00 pm Wednesday 12 August 2020 for an exclusive event.
Read more about Djarradjin (Muirella Park) temporary closure
Artist’s impression of Cahills Crossing viewing platform
Tenders open for Cahills Crossing viewing platform
Thursday 16 July 2020

Kakadu National Park is seeking submissions to help bring to life a new idea for one of the most popular croc-spotting sites in the park.
Read more about Tenders open for Cahills Crossing viewing platform
Jim Jim Falls
Jim Jim, Maguk and more re-opening at Kakadu
Wednesday 1 July 2020

Parks Australia is pleased to announce that popular visitor sites including Jim Jim Falls and Maguk will re-open to visitors at Kakadu National Park from Friday, 3 July 2020.
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Social distancing in Kakadu National Park
Updated list of sites open to visitors
Wednesday 1 July 2020

Welcome back to Kakadu! The following sites are either open now to visitors or will be reopening from Friday, 3 July 2020 as indicated as part of a staged reopening of the national park.
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Anbangbang Billabong
Staged re-opening for Kakadu National Park
Friday 12 June 2020

Parks Australia has today announced staged re-opening plans for Kakadu and Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and National Parks, with both parks to welcome visitors from Friday, 19 June 2020.
Read more about Staged re-opening for Kakadu National Park
Passes and permits
Parks Australia temporary closures extended
Monday 6 April 2020

Parks Australia has today announced that the recent closures to Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens will be extended.
Read more about Parks Australia temporary closures extended
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Waived park entry fees announced
Friday 13 March 2020

The Australian Government has announced that park entry fees will be waived for visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu and Booderee National Parks from 16 March to 31 December 2020.
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Twin Falls escarpment pools
Twin Falls update
Friday 17 January 2020

The Director of National Parks is committed to working quickly to get key destinations in Kakadu National Park open sooner each year after the wet season. As many will know, access to Twin Falls as been severely limited in recent years due to high water levels at the crossing for much of the dry season.
Read more about Twin Falls update
Storm over the floodplains. Photo: Tourism NT
Cyclone update
Thursday 9 January 2020

Please be aware that a monsoonal low off the Top End coast with potential to develop into a cyclone is moving west, tracking towards northern parts of Kakadu during today and tomorrow. Gale force winds, significant rainfall and flooding can be expected.
Read more about Cyclone update
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Kudjewk – monsoon season: check road access
Tuesday 7 January 2020

A tropical low has formed in the Arafura Sea to the north of Kakadu National Park that is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone and slowly track towards the Top End coast during the next three days.
Read more about Kudjewk – monsoon season: check road access
Ubirr at Kakadu National Park
Areas of the park closed for cultural reasons
Thursday 5 December 2019

Ubirr, Merl campground, Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), Anbangbang and Narwurlandja will be closed from today, Thursday 5 December and will reopen at 9.00 am on Monday 9 December 2019.
Read more about Areas of the park closed for cultural reasons
Cultural art| Kakadu National Park. Photo Tourism NT
Growing Tourism in Kakadu
Monday 16 September 2019

The Kakadu Tourism Master Plan is a ten-year strategy to grow culturally appropriate tourism in the national park and was developed in consultation with Kakadu’s Traditional Owners, Board of Management and the tourism industry.
Read more about Growing Tourism in Kakadu
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Road closures in Jabiru – 11 May 2019
Monday 8 April 2019

All residential roads in Jabiru will be closed from 6.30 am to 9.00 am on Saturday 11 May 2019.
Read more about Road closures in Jabiru – 11 May 2019
Bush food
Invitation for public comment – Kakadu plum harvesting
Tuesday 20 November 2018

Invitation for Public Comment – Proposal to Take or Harvest Native Species for Commercial Purposes
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Swimming at Gunlom. Photo: Tourism NT
Gunlom closed 28 October – 4 November
Sunday 18 November 2018

Access to Gunlom Falls will be closed for a week from Sunday 28 October. The area will reopen on Sunday 4 November.
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Gunlom Falls
High Ground filming underway in Kakadu
Monday 24 September 2018

Production is now underway for the new Australian film High Ground.
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2018 Australian Tourism Awards
Kakadu takes out top tourism award
Friday 23 February 2018

Kakadu National Park has taken out top prize at the 2017 Australian Tourism Awards, winning gold for Major Tourist Attraction.
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2017 Brolga Awards
Top End reigns in Alice Springs
Sunday 12 November 2017

On Saturday night in Alice Springs, Kakadu National Park took out the top prize for tourism at the Northern Territory’s Brolga Awards, for the second year in a row.
Read more about Top End reigns in Alice Springs
Scenic flight over Kakadu. Photo: Tourism NT
Wanted: CEO and part-time croc wrangler
Thursday 26 January 2017

Take a ride on the wilder side of life and sign up for crocs, buffalo and the ultimate job – park manager of Kakadu National Park.
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Barrk Marlam walk
Changes to fee timetable, in response to industry feedback
Tuesday 29 November 2016

Thank you to everyone for advice and feedback on the first season of our new fee structure.
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Recognition for Kakadu
Monday 14 November 2016

Last Saturday at the Brolga Awards, the Northern Territory’s annual tourism awards, Kakadu National Park took out the major tourist attraction prize.
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Savana Eccles in the Savannah Woodlands
Expressions of Interest – Female Tourism Industry Representative
Monday 7 November 2016

The Kakadu National Park Board of Management is seeking expressions of interest from female tourism experts with demonstrated experience and expertise in the travel and tourism industry.
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