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26<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-john-1016/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyMDQ4IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE1MzYiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyMDQ4IDE1MzYiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/485768135_9546799452046614_3014771418940827754_n.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-john-1016/" target="_self">Living the Word: John 10:16&hellip;</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,&nbsp; In this edition of Living the Word we recognise Jesus’ relationship to “the other sheep”. Our sense, in that context,&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-john-1016/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Living the Word: John 10:16  </span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
27<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-roman-8/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_9203.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-roman-8/" target="_self">Living the Word: Roman 8</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,&nbsp; There is a simple question that all followers of Jesus must include in their decision-making: is the behaviour I am&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-roman-8/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Living the Word: Roman 8</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
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29In honour of Mothers’&nbsp;Union celebrating 150 years of compassion,&nbsp;Newcastle&nbsp;president Elizabeth&nbsp;Bissaker&nbsp;encourages community spirit for generations to come.&nbsp;&nbsp; “It began in England but quickly spread across the&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/mothers-union-celebrates-150th-anniversary/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Mothers’ Union celebrates 150th anniversary</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
30<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-sheep-and-goats/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0816.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-sheep-and-goats/" target="_self">Living the Word: Sheep and&hellip;</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,  I have some vivid memories of testing the boundaries when I was in grade 4. I made some choices that&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-sheep-and-goats/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Living the Word: Sheep and goats</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
31<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-the-story-of-zacchaeus/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260504-Easter-Sunday-Service-6.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-the-story-of-zacchaeus/" target="_self">Living the Word: The story&hellip;</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,&nbsp; When I commenced my first year of theological study at Trinity College in Melbourne, I had come from an accounting&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-the-story-of-zacchaeus/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Living the Word: The story of Zacchaeus</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
32<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/newcastle-anglicans-commitment-to-reconciliation/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Synod2026-Good-Photos-24.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/newcastle-anglicans-commitment-to-reconciliation/" target="_self">Newcastle Anglican&#8217;s commitment to reconciliation</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">It was a momentous occasion at the weekend as Newcastle Anglican officially launched its first-ever Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Anglican Bishop of Newcastle Dr&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/newcastle-anglicans-commitment-to-reconciliation/">
32Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Newcastle Anglican&#8217;s commitment to reconciliation</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
33<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/reconciliation-action-plan/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNzQ4IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTAwIDc0OCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6I2NmZDRkYjtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/YarnCorp-Newcastle-Samaritans-1922_Artwork-01.jpg" width="500" height="748" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/reconciliation-action-plan/" target="_self">Reconciliation Action Plan</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">We believe in reconciliation with First Nations People Newcastle Anglican acknowledges the traditional custodianship of the First Nations of the land on which the Diocese&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/reconciliation-action-plan/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Reconciliation Action Plan</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
34<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/encounter/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI3ODk3IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI5ODAiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA3ODk3IDI5ODAiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Encounter-June-2026-Social-and-Web-Tiles_Web-Banner.jpg" width="7897" height="2980" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/encounter/" target="_self">Encounter | Becoming</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">June 2026 Our latest Encounter magazine – Becoming – is out now. Inside our June 2026 edition, Bishop Peter explores the idea of becoming all&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/encounter/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Encounter | Becoming</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
35<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-good-samaritan/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260504-Easter-Sunday-Service-8.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-good-samaritan/" target="_self">Living the Word: Good Samaritan</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,&nbsp; As we move into Synod, we have the opportunity to reflect on one of the most influential passages of scripture.&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-good-samaritan/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Living the Word: Good Samaritan</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
36<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/cathedrals-historic-restoration-well-on-track/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxOTIwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwODAiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxOTIwIDEwODAiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DJI_202
3660603102842_0011_D.MP4.20_45_32_04.Still001.jpg" width="1920" height="1080" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/cathedrals-historic-restoration-well-on-track/" target="_self">Cathedral&#8217;s historic restoration well on&hellip;</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">A major restoration at Newcastle’s Christ Church Cathedral is progressing well, with the first three sections of external roof works now complete. Anglican Bishop of&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/cathedrals-historic-restoration-well-on-track/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Cathedral&#8217;s historic restoration well on track</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
37<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-galatians-3-28/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3374.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-galatians-3-28/" target="_self">Living the Word: Galatians 3.28</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,&nbsp; In this edition of Living the Word, Bishop Sonia reflects on some of my favourite verses of scripture – Galatians 3:&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-galatians-3-28/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Living the Word: Galatians 3.28</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
38<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/recognising-our-incredible-volunteers/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_9996-1.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/recognising-our-incredible-volunteers/" target="_self">Recognising our incredible volunteers</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">Volunteers play a crucial role across Newcastle Anglican – in our parishes, schools, and agencies. As part of National Volunteer Week celebrations, we highlighted just&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/recognising-our-incredible-volunteers/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Recognising our incredible volunteers</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
39<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-mary-of-bethany/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260504-Easter-Sunday-Service-8.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-mary-of-bethany/" target="_self">Living the Word: Mary of&hellip;</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,&nbsp; As I write to you, many of the clergy in the Diocese will be on one of three retreats over&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-mary-of-bethany/">
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40<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/marking-the-start-of-a-new-era-for-mvac/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxNzA3IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI1NjAiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxNzA3IDI1NjAiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_1025.jpg" width="1707" height="2560" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/marking-the-start-of-a-new-era-for-mvac/" target="_self">Marking the start of a&hellip;</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">Manning Valley Anglican College (MVAC) is excited to welcome its new Principal, Mr Mark Newton, from the start of Term 2. Newcastle Anglican sat down&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/marking-the-start-of-a-new-era-for-mvac/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Marking the start of a new era for MVAC</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
41<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-ruth/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTYwIDE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiNjZmQ0ZGI7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3890.jpg" width="2560" height="1707" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-ruth/" target="_self">Living the Word: Ruth</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">From the Bishop Dear friends,&nbsp; This edition of Living the Word comes as news of a ceasefire has been announced in Iranian-US/Israel hostilities. We are&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/living-the-word-ruth/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Living the Word: Ruth</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
42<a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/our-anglican-identity/"><img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyMDQ4IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc1MyIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDIwNDggNzUzIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDojY2ZkNGRiO2ZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eTogMC4xOyIvPjwvc3ZnPg==" class="post-image" data-src="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Anglican-Diocese.jpg" width="2048" height="753" /></a></div><h4 class="post-title"><a href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/our-anglican-identity/" target="_self">Our Anglican identity</a></h4><p class="post-excerpt">In this column, Bishop Peter outlines an area of debate emerging in the Anglican Communion. Those who follow church news closely will know that, in&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/our-anglican-identity/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Our Anglican identity</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="item col-12 col-md-4"><div class="inner"><div class="post-img-wrapper">
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43I am going to begin my Holy Week and Easter message in a very stark way. I am going to name a truth. Each one&hellip;</p><div class="post-link"><a class="button button-brand3" href="https://newcastleanglican.org.au/bishop-peter-choosing-how-we-live/">Read More <span class="visually-hidden">about Bishop Peter: Choosing how we live</span> <i class="arrow-icon fas fa-arrow-right"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="col-12"><div class="pagination"><span aria-current="page" class="page-numbers current">1</span>
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