Talks under way for Indigenous running group in Tamworth, after revelation city has highest overweight/obesity rates in Australia

Carolyn Millet
Updated May 17 2017 - 4:43pm, first published 4:00pm
PROJECT VISIT: Maene Trindal, Malaki Johnson and graduate Jacinta Smith at The Youthie. Photo: Gareth Gardner 100517GGE03
PROJECT VISIT: Maene Trindal, Malaki Johnson and graduate Jacinta Smith at The Youthie. Photo: Gareth Gardner 100517GGE03

HOPES are high that someone from the Tamworth area will take up the challenge of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF), to help tackle the city’s obesity epidemic and inspire Aboriginal peers.

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Carolyn Millet

Carolyn Millet

Senior journalist

Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.

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