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YES, THEY CAN There are fourteen students in particular at Dubbo South Primary School who have good reasons to show up to school each day with a smile on their faces, ready for lessons. It’s largely thanks to the iCaN program which works with the students to improve respect and attitude in school and community. “A lot of time is spent identifying issues that may be affecting behaviour and schoolwork,” iCaN mentor and manager Nathan Riley told Dubbo Photo News. “During 2019 I have seen the boys gain more pride and confidence in themselves the more they learn about their culture, participate in camps and do extra activities out of school.” Pictured with Mr Riley are students, back row, Jaakko kko n Kelly, Naite Ross, Jawahn Boney, Quentin Gibson, Tyran Schneider, front row, Terry Naden, Jack Rogers, Johntai Simpson, Justin Baster and Cruze Naden.
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This drought is tough, but the region’s economy is proving resilient By NATALIE HOLMES DUBBO’S low unemployment rate of two per cent puts the city in good stead as a centre for commerce in the Orana region. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said government contracts, infrastructure upgrades and regional investment have all contributed to a flourishing economy where only the unemployable remain jobless. “The solid employment rate underpinning the economy is great,” he said. “To feel like you have a sta-
ble base for people, it gives the economy a sense of positivity.” Mr Saunders said that construction and mining were thriving and many employers were struggling to fill labour gaps across industry.
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