Investigation after two school buildings razed by fire

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published August 15, 2023

Police are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed two buildings at a local primary and preschool in northern NSW.

Police are investigating after buildings at a college and school in NSW were destoyed by fire.

The blaze broke out about 11pm on Monday at the Walgett Community College Primary School hall and Birraleegal Goondi Preschool on Warrena ...

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