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Major milestone for woman who put her life on the line to protect Newcastle

4 December, 2024

She helped defend Newcastle from enemy forces – and survived a bullet to the head! Valerie Blackett gives a whole new meaning to the word ‘brave’.

For tonight’s Your Story, we sat down with the World War Two gunner who’s about to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Major milestone for woman who put her life on the line to protect Newcastle
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Lauren Kempe

Lauren Kempe is a reporter, producer and weather presenter for NBN News in Newcastle. Lauren grew up in the Hunter, and completed a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle.

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