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April 24, 2024

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Clarissa, Kyriah, Natalya, India, Alice, Xanthee, and Bree. Photo Karma Barnes

Nine girls from Mullumbimby High have completed a creative arts program at the Byron Youth Service cottage with youth workers Karma Barnes and Deb Pearse.

Deb said, ‘The girls were focused, worked well together, and assisted each other in creating an art installation that will take pride of place on the front wall of The Cottage.


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