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“Brodie is always keen to listen and learn. He’s got great ability and just wants to have a go,” Mr Henry said. Rusty Pierini, heavy vehicle automotive teacher with TAFE South West’s Warwick Campus said he wasn’t surprised by Brodie’s win. “He was always engaged, and I just knew he would do well,” he said. Mr Ellery also earned the gold award at a recent 2015 Regional World Skills competition.
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“We’re ecstatic that his efforts and work ethic have been acknowledged at the regional level, and we’ll all be behind him when he represents the region in the State round in September,” Cr Dobie said. “Brodie is a terrific ambassador for the Southern Downs and a tremendous role model to young people in our region. “He epitomises the notion that hard work, dedication and a passion for what you do, really can bring great rewards.” Reflecting on his award, Brodie
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