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Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent Friday, 25 June 2021
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Local actor to tread the boards in new Australian comedy
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Scotts Head Reserve Struggles
Lions Fight Hard But Go Down
Early NAIDOC celebrations in Bowraville
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By Rachel MCGREGORALLEN NAIDOC Week celebrations began early at Bowraville Central School, with a well organised and heartfelt event on Monday 21 June 2021. The impacts of COVID-19 were felt last year and NAIDOC celebrations had to be restricted. Bowraville Central School Principal David Taylor told News Of The Area, “Last year we did put something on but we were not able to invite the community which is a big part of it. “We had a flag raising ceremony and assembly but no parents, no community. “Which is why we wanted the whole community to come in today to celebrate with us. “So St Mary’s, the pre-school, and Bowraville Central school are all
Valley Break Ins CONTINUED Page 3
By Brooke LEWIS
BREAK-INS at two local businesses and a suspected
attempted break-in at a third
were reported to police in the days following the June 12
break-in at The Beach House Providore in Valla Beach,
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