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53 YEARS SINCE THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN

Today marks 53 years since the Battle of Long Tan.

In honour of both the anniversary and Vietnam Veterans day, Tamworth RSL held a special screening of Dangerclose, a movie based on the Battle of Long Tan, to raise funds for the sub branch.

The families of those who’ve lost loved ones at war, along with veterans attended today’s viewing.

A commemorative service was also held late this afternoon at Tamworth Railway Park.

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Sophie Scanlon

Originally from Toronto, Sophie studied at Charles Sturt University Bathurst before starting her journalism career with NBN News in 2020, broadcasting in New England and North West. Making the move to the Central Coast, Sophie began to report on sport - covering the Mariners 2022/23 A League winning season. Returning home to the Hunter, Sophie is now a NBN Sports Presenter and News Reporter.

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