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The speeches of Adam Arndell and Marie Hobson came from two different lives lived but both conveyed a similar message – challenges of veterans do not end when service ends. The two were guest speakers at the Gunnedah RSL Sub-Branch Anzac Day lunch at Club Gunnedah. Mr Arndell had already spoken earlier that day at the Anzac service but those at the lunch learnt more of his story. He had started his journey in the military as a cadet at Knox Grammar School. It was the love of the outdoors, camp with mates and “the chance to handle and play […]

A petition to see stronger consequences for young offenders has been circulating, originating in the North West area. Tamworth local Phebe Furneaux created the petition which became public on Tuesday last week. By Thursday afternoon, it had 5500 signatures. It aims to make changes to the Young Offenders Act. Youth crime is a familiar issue for Phebe, as a victim of a violent home invasion. Gunnedah and the region has experienced youth crime in full force with offenders most commonly breaking into homes, stealing cars and threatening home occupants with weapons. For Gunnedah’s Christian Christiansen, it all came to a […]