School of the Air's 70th Anniversary Cookbook Shares Recipes and Stories from Far West NSW
The School of the Air's Parent's and Citizens Association releases 'Dust Off and Dish Up', a fundraising cookbook marking the school's 70th anniversary, featuring recipes and stories from remote families in Far West NSW, highlighting the importance of shared meals in isolated communities.
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The School of the Air (SOTA) serves remote students across Australia, with its Broken Hill campus marking 70 years.
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