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Droves turn out for Boorowa’s Irish Woolfest

Boorowa’s Irish Woolfest is a celebration of community, farming, wool and rural life.
The major community event for the Hilltops region was held over the October long weekend. It featured market stalls, live entertainment, shearing displays and the famous, ‘Running of the Sheep’.
The community event was supported by Squadron Energy’s Bango Wind Farm.

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Community theatre shines with support from Uungula Wind Farm

More than 600 residents from Wellington have gathered for the Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society’s production of Mirror, Mirror in Nottingham, with Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm supporting all four performances as a major sponsor.
The jukebox musical premiered on 12 September, with the final matinee held on 19 September at the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club.

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Two First Nations teams prepare for the Koori Knockout, Australia’s largest Indigenous rugby league gathering 

Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm is sponsoring two First Nations teams for the upcoming Koori Knockout, the largest Indigenous rugby league carnival in the country.
Nanima Common Connection and the Googars Rugby League Club are both preparing for the carnival, with Squadron Energy’s help reducing the costs involved in competing.
Both clubs say the Koori Knockout is about more than rugby league. It is about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people come together to celebrate culture, family, identity and connection.

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Growing First Nations business creating opportunities in the Central-West Orana

From a simple goal of giving back to the Wellington community, Yindyamarra Landcare and Maintenance has grown into a thriving local business.
Yindyamarra Landcare and Maintenance provides land care, grounds maintenance and property services while creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.
Squadron Energy partnered with the business to deliver land care and grounds maintenance at Bellhaven, a temporary accommodation facility established to house workers during the construction of Uungula Wind Farm.

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Applications open for the Clarke Creek Wind Farm Scholarship Fund

Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek Wind Farm Scholarship Fund is now taking applications from local students seeking financial assistance.
The program supports students pursuing a range of educational pathways, including primary school, secondary school and further study, helping them achieve their academic goals.
Applications close 31 October.

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Community vision becomes reality with official opening of Bookham Playground

Squadron Energy has been the major grant contributor behind a local playground in Bookham through the proposed Bookham Wind Farm and Bango Wind Farm.
The project was the vision of the Bookham Community Association, which identified the opportunity and played a leading role in turning the idea into reality.
An official opening event on Saturday was attended by local residents, Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin Jones, councillors, Bookham Community Association President Tess Julian, and representatives from Squadron Energy. 

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