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A tale of two friends

Jarrah and Mathilde today: The real-life friendship that inspired a new book.

A tale of two friends

The beautiful friendship of Castlemaine youngsters, Jarrah Podesta and Mathilde Cross, has inspired a new children’s book by award-winning author, […]


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