Queensland nurse wins Rose of Tralee

Updated: 22:18, Wednesday, 23 August 2006

A 23-year-old part-time veterinary nurse has been crowned this year's Rose of Tralee.

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Nine News: Jennie O'Sullivan reports that Queensland Rose 23-year-old Kathryn Anne Feeney was the bookies' favourite last night
Nine News: Jennie O'Sullivan reports that Queensland Rose 23-year-old Kathryn Anne Feeney was the bookies' favourite last night
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Six One News: Jennie O'Sullivan reports on victory for the 23-year-old student
Six One News: Jennie O'Sullivan reports on victory for the 23-year-old student

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A 23-year-old part-time veterinary nurse has been crowned this year's Rose of Tralee.

The Queensland Rose, Kathryn Anne Feeney, was judged the winner at the ceremony last night.

Ms Feeney, who is from Queensland in northeast Australia, is studying to be a teacher.

She was online for a live webchat at lunchtime today. Read the webchat here.

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