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ABC News
a day ago
- General
- ABC News
Would you live inside a 'modern power station'?
In central NSW it's common to see cows grazing under wind turbines. This area is home to Australia's first renewable energy zone. But while some locals embrace the project, others are concerned about what it will mean for their future. And many of them take issue with the way it's been rolled out. For our first Citizen Jury event we bought together locals affected by the changes to hear their solutions. Hear ABC Radio National's Big Ideas on the ABC listen app:
ABC News
19-06-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
ABC Radio National launches groundbreaking 'Citizen Jury' in Dubbo
ABC Radio National is proud to introduce a bold new initiative: Citizen Jury — a unique forum where every day Australians come together to tackle the big issues that directly affect their communities. The inaugural Citizen Jury , presented in collaboration with Dubbo Regional Council and hosted by Natasha Mitchell of ABC Radio National's Big Ideas program, will convene a diverse cross-section of the local community and other regional stakeholders to address a critical issue: the implementation of renewable energy infrastructure. Over the past few weeks, this Citizen Jury has been meeting to explore the opportunities and concerns surrounding renewables in regional NSW. Their mission: to find practical, community-driven solutions that reflect the values and needs of the people who live there. The process culminates in a live public event on Wednesday, 25 June, where the Citizen Jury will present their findings and recommendations on stage at the Western Plains Culture Centre in Dubbo. This powerful moment of civic engagement will be recorded for broadcast on ABC Radio National's Big Ideas . The live event is ticketed, and members of the public are warmly invited to attend. To secure your free seat, please visit the Radio National events page here. For media enquiries, interviews, or more information, please contact: Tracey Taylor | | (03) 8646 2313.
