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RURAL FIRE SERVICE HOLDS COMMUNITY MEETING IN TINGHA TO ASSESS FEEDBACK

Breakdowns in communication have been cited as the biggest issue for Tingha residents, in the wake of the 23-thousand hectare blaze that ripped through the small town last month.

Some residents were left unaware of how to access services as fire approached their properties during the emergency.

The New South Wales RFS hosted a community meeting in Tingha last night, as it continues to reassess how it handles disasters.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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