Funds raised at an art auction to be held at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Dubbo on Thursday 9 February will help establish mobile ear clinics for children in the region. “The Earbuses are specially modified buses which travel to selected primary schools, kindergartens and child care centres, initially between Dubbo and Bourke, to provide a free hearing and ear screening service for all children who are at risk of middle ear problems,” said service coordinator Ms Rowena Galway. “We are currently working on getting one bus up and running. Hopefully, it will prove to be a useful resource, and more will come in the future. With more than 50 original works by artists from Dubbo, Narromine, Gilgandra, Sydney, Uralla, and Kiama, the inaugural Hear Our Heart art auction has the potential to become a favourite on the Dubbo cultural calendar. Local artists are always keen to help those less fortunate, and with ear health being a major issue in the region, everyone is invited to support the cause and buy a beautiful painting in the process.” Guests will be able to enjoy wine and cheese tasting at the art auction.