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Veronica Lucas was born in the Philippines and was adopted by an Australian family living in Manila. Here’s her story.

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Are you looking for a great place to meet people and have a ball? Well then, this interview is for you. Phil Sandars talks about his dance group … and how he believes that if you can walk, you can dance.

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We have a whole range of pastoral care events and activities at PLC Armidale. Some of the activities aim to build support for students, establish and reinforce good relationships; others are about reaching out to and being part of, the school and the wider community. We spoke to the Pastoral Care Co-ordinators Robyn Hadfield, Anita Brown and Kate Clynch about some of their initiatives.

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A team of eight New England Girls’ School students has just returned from six days intensive training and match competition in the traditionally male dominated sport of Fullbore Rifle Shooting. The team placed well in the matches, and one girl top scored out of seventy other competitors over three first grade events. Team Captain Clare White tells us about the sport.

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Graham Betts is no stranger to these parts. After a varied career, he’s been very proactive in the business world, developing four businesses and sponsoring the New England Outdoor Recreation Expo. All this, while maintaining a balance with his close family life.

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Have you been to a local fair and been most relieved to see a jumping castle set up to occupy the kids? Relief for you, and relief for the charity Angel Flight. Sandon Apex Club’s newest member Paul Hamilton tells us more.

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To be in the Australian Army is to be part of protecting our country, its national interests and its people, as well as helping other nations to rebuild after conflict or natural disaster. Local Guyra lads Adam White and Jayson Archibald explain why they chose this challenging but rewarding career path.
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A journey from Melbourne via Lithuania and Italy to the incredibly unique Roxy Theatre in Bingara NSW has been quite a fascinating one for Sandy McNaughton.

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We catch up with brothers Richard and Robert Harrison about their new venture – Geraldine 4WD Park –2,250 hectares of undulating 4WD paradise.

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The football season for 2009 is over, with a successful year for both the Uralla Tigers and Uralla Pussies.

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