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Burnsie's Legacy: New Owner Takes Helm at Iconic Outback Pub

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Stephen Burnsie Burns, owner of the iconic Nindigully Pub for 24 years, passes the torch to navy veteran Tom Leggett. Known for its free camping, hearty meals, and top hospitality, the pub, licensed since 1864, thrives in a town with just 9 residents. Burnsie, who bought the rundown pub on a whim, transformed it into a Queensland outback legend, earning it best outback pub honors in 2019. His late wife Deb played a pivotal role, sparking events like the famous pig races and raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Now fully renovated to Debs vision, Burnsie hands over the reins to Leggett, who started as a customer and became Burnsies apprentice. The Gullys spirit lives on under new hands, proving heart-built icons like this one keep drawing folks from everywhere.

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