The special dinner to raise funds for the Tony McGrane Foundation Scholarship for students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Dubbo has been boosted by the donation of a painting to be auctioned at the event on Monday 15 September. Mr Geoff Wise, Chair of the Tony McGrane Scholarship Organising Committee, said a painting by widely acclaimed Australian artist Mr Rex Newell has been generously donated by Sainsbury Automotive, Dubbo. "All proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Tony McGrane Foundation Scholarship to support students from the Orana Area to meet their study costs," Mr Wise said. "Local fundraising and donations are generously supported by the University Foundation to provide at least one scholarship annually."The majority of tickets for the limited seating dinner have already been sold. Anyone interested in bidding for this painting is urged to promptly contact Ms Christine Stewart at the University on 0417 299 782 or chstewart@csu.edu.au to secure an opportunity to participate. Mr Rex Newell will personally deliver the donated painting to Sainsbury Automotive, Dubbo, on Monday 1 September, where it will be on display in their Honda showroom until the evening of the dinner on Tuesday 15 September.  He will be available in Dubbo for interview on Tuesday morning 2 September. Another of his paintings will also be available for sale.