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Fuel prices hamper Easter holiday plans

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As the Easter break draws closer, rising fuel costs are placing pressure on holiday budgets. The Australian Tourism Industry Council says it expects people could opt for shorter trips this year and stay closer to home. Reporter Tom Stayner visited the seaside town of Sorrento, which lies on the tip of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
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