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Bates is credited with helping the newspaper achieve its highest circulation growth despite the general trend of decreasing circulation.
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In 2022, Bates drew national attention for a project she spearheaded in which the appearance of
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before relocated to
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After almost 40 years with the same newspaper, Bates retired from journalism in July 2009.
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Upon her retirement, Bates recalled a memorable incident in which she was accused of
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people, the traditional owners of the Fraser Coast, incorporated into the newspaper.
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Her journalism career began at the age of 16 when she obtained a cadetship with the
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Community leader Nancy Bates said yesterday's announcement was a game-changer...
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Bates continues to regularly comment on local Fraser Coast issues in the media.
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with a CEO's Award for
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In 2015, she was named as the Fraser Coast's
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in recognition of her service to the community of
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parade being dedicated to Bates, called "Nancy No Pants".
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She received a
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