Big Trout’s ‘hideous’ pink makeover leaves NSW town seeing red

Adaminaby residents decry Snowy Mountains landmark's colour scheme, with new design set to go to community consultation

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From the banana to the pineapple to the sheep: pick your thing" and Australia will have a big version of it. But Adaminaby's Big Trout is causing controversy in the 301-person town, north-west of Cooma in southern New South Wales, due to its hideous, theme park" colouring.

The Big Trout underwent a makeover in December to address the landmark's structural integrity. But its colour scheme has drawn criticism from the community, fishers and stakeholders.

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