Calare MP Andrew Gee said following the closures: "The banks like to advertise what a great friend they are to Australian communities.

Source: https://www.blayneychronicle.com.au/story/8401306/revealed-staggering-number-of-banks-closed-and-atms-removed-across-nsw/?src=rss

Calare Public School teacher Mathew Sommerlad said 550 students at his school have been part of the program over the past three years.

Source: https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/8441204/the-resilience-project-supports-orange-schools/?src=rss

The crossing previously received $27.8 million in funding but when Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee raised it in question time recently, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the funds weren't enough to complete the project.

Source: https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/8156385/an-hour-does-make-a-difference-business-support-for-orange-to-mudgee-crossing/?src=rss