Are you interested in running for local government but need a nudge?

WOMEN for Election Australia (WFEA) is running a workshop aimed at equipping more women to run for local government.

The call comes as female representation in council chambers is particularly low at only 31 percent.

The training workshops have been designed not only to inform women on how to get elected – addressing the practical challenges – they also detail the roles and benefits of being a councillor.

The six-hour workshop will be held on Saturday, May 1, at Dubbo Council Chambers/civic Administration Building.

For more information and to register, visit www.wfea.org.au to register.

TWO fire trucks raced to Dubbo courthouse on Monday, February 22 after an automatic alarm was set off.

After a lengthy look around the premises it was determined the alarm was probably set off via the building work that’s currently going on to build a new courthouse between the police station and the heritage courtroom.