Council News #415 - 1 October 2022

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Saturday 1 October 2022 | Issue #415

FUSION BOTANICAL multicultural festival

Events & Tourism

Excitement is building for Wagga Wagga’s annual springtime celebration of live music, street food and culture, which is on in two weeks’ time at the beautiful Botanic Gardens precinct.

Thousands of residents and visitors from across the region and beyond are expected to soak up the sights, sounds and scents of FUSION BOTANICAL multicultural street festival on Saturday 15 October, kicking off at 4pm.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Community Development Officer Victoria Lowe said the city’s premier outdoor music festival features a playfully curated program of live entertainment and fun activities, offering a window into many diverse cultures and traditions.

“We will have a mix of traditional and contemporary performances by talented community performers, ranging from live music and dance to martial arts,” Ms Lowe said.

“There will also be bountiful feasting options in the World Food Village, where you can devour a menu of authentic and modern street style bites from more than 20 street food and drink vendors.

“While some of the vendors are commercial operators, we also have ...continued next page

Taste the world at FUSION BOTANICAL

TASTE SENSATION: The team from Pimientos Paella will be back in Wagga Wagga for FUSION BOTANICAL at the Botanic Gardens precinct. Image: Courtesy of Jack of Hearts Studio.

Parks & Recreation

Life is better pedal powered: Council partners with Biketober Wagga Wagga City Council is proud to partner with the national bike challenge Biketober this month, providing all community members and workplaces in the Local Government Area the chance to take part, get active, and discover Wagga Wagga’s cycling links.

Anyone can take part in Biketober – as an individual, with a workplace, or with a club.

If you haven’t been on a bike in years or you’re thinking about trying a bike commute, it is the ideal opportunity to get back into bike riding.

Council’s Strategic Asset Planner

Ben Creighton welcomed the partnership, saying it promotes sustainable travel and usage of our city’s cycling paths.

“Our city is well on its way to becoming a cycling capital with the completed Multisport Cycling Complex and the progressing Active Travel Plan project,” Mr Creighton said.

The Active Travel Plan’s 56km of shared paths is the one of the largest active travel networks to be built in a regional centre, and the first to be constructed as part of a single project.

“The Biketober partnership presented the perfect opportunity to promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle through active travel, and our Active Travel links which enhance the liveability of our city,” Mr Creighton said.

“In more good news, Council has been successful in securing additional Transport for NSW funding under the Get NSW Active program, allowing for a detailed design of the Active Travel Plan Stage 3 links.

“When completed, the Active Travel Plan’s shared pathway will crisscross the city and provide residents with a safe, alterative travel option for commuting.”

Get fitter, be happier, help save our planet – sign up for Biketober today at lovetoride. net/nsw Our community's inclusion in Biketober is funded by Wagga Wagga City Council.

The Active Travel Plan project is jointly

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If you struggle to shift it, the truck will struggle to lift it. Avoid placing large amounts of soil, rubble or sand in your red lid bin.

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Find out where the Active Travel Plan connects with your suburb at: wagga. nsw.gov.au/projects/cycling-network

Taking part in Biketober is simple: • Everyone can join in!

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...from front several community groups, supported by the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga, who will be cooking their own cultural dishes.

“From Southern Indian and Mexican to Sri Lankan and Tibetan, First Nations to Syrian, just to name a few, there is sure to be a savoury or sweet treat to tempt your taste buds, so make sure you bring your appetite!”

As part of Council’s commitment to addressing waste management, FUSION BOTANICAL encourages a sustainable festival ground. Clearly signed and colour-coded waste collection stations will be strategically placed across the festival site.

One of the feature roving acts, Tip Duck: the world’s first rubbishcollecting ibis, will be helping to spread the sustainability message, encouraging festival goers to use the right bins when disposing of their waste at the event.

FUSION BOTANICAL will be presented at the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens precinct, Macleay Street, on Wiradjuri Country, from 4pm to 9.30pm on Saturday 15 October.

To discover more about this year’s festival, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion or follow it Facebook @fusionwagga FUSION BOTANICAL is presented and funded by Wagga Wagga City Council and supported by the NSW Government, and cultural partner the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga.

FUSION BOTANICAL is presented and funded by Wagga Wagga City Council and supported by the NSW Government, and cultural partner the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga.

NSW’s top five performing areas for pet registrations (2021/22) Local Government Area

Total no. pets registered

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OPEN STUDIO GALLERY Sat 1 Oct, 10am to 3pm Art Studio, 11 Small St P. 0413 786 209 WAGGA WAGGA PICNIC RACES Sat 1 Oct, 12pm to 5.30pm Murrumbidgee Turf Club, 142 Travers St P. 6921 2151

MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION Sat 1 Oct, 7.30pm to 10pm & Sun 2 Oct, 3pm to 5.30pm THIS WEEK: The Basement Theatre, GEARS & BEERS FESTIVAL Morrow St P. 6921 2594 Sat 1 & Sun 2 Oct DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE Victory Memorial Gardens, Sat 1 Oct, 7.30pm to 12am 243 Baylis St P. 0429 200 310 Downside Hall, DownsideShepherds Siding Rd 50TH ANNUAL P. 0427 042 686 URANQUINTY FOLK FESTIVAL WILLANS HILL MINIATURE Fri 30 Sept to Mon 3 Oct RAILWAY RIDES Uranquinty Oval, King St Sun 2 Oct, 10am to 2.30pm P. 0407 292 156 Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay St DEMONSTRATION P. 0412 439 455 GARDENS – VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY BONSAI AT Sat 1 Oct, 8am to 12pm THE BIDGEE BEACH 53 Shaw St P. 0411 417 956

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Sun 2 Oct, 1pm to 4pm The Beach Wagga Wagga, Johnston St P. 0403 362 931

The statistics were released recently from the Office of Local Government, which listed the Central Coast, Wagga Wagga, Lake Macquarie, Hawkesbury and Northern Beaches as the top five performing areas for pet registrations in the state.

Manager Environment & Regulatory Services Mark Gardiner said the results were impressive, considering the larger population of the other Local Government Areas on the list.

“It acknowledges that people in Wagga Wagga and surrounds have their pets as a high priority, caring about their safety and ensuring that if they go astray, they can be safely returned,” Mr Gardiner said.

“It’s also a great achievement for Council staff, as they’ve been working hard in the community to make sure animals are microchipped and lifetime registered.

“Having a ranking of second out of 128 councils in the state is pretty good.”

Pet cats and dogs are required by law to be microchipped and given a one-off lifetime registration, which covers your dog or cat for its lifetime in NSW. Microchipping enables vets and other animal workers to reunite lost pets with their owners. The procedure is simple and can be carried out by a vet or the team at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter. The chip itself is about the size of a grain of rice and is usually placed between the animal's shoulders.

After your pet is microchipped, you can arrange for their lifetime registration at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, at Council’s customer service desk, or online via the NSW Pet Registry at petregistry.nsw.gov.au Your pet can be microchipped and registered in a single sitting at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter.

Mr Gardiner said the release of the statistics was a good reminder for pet owners who haven’t microchipped or registered their animals to do so.

“Getting your pet microchipped and registered is the best way to give your pets a safety net in case they’re accidentally let out or wander off,” Mr Gardiner said.

“It gives you peace of mind knowing that if someone finds them, even if they’ve lost their collar, they’ll still be linked to you and your property.”

For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/animals

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MOVIE AND BOWL THE BUSHWASKERS AT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS THE WAGGA RSL CLUB EVENT Sun 2 Oct, 1.30pm to 4.30pm Tue 4 to Fri 7 Oct Wagga RSL Club, Kincaid St Wagga Bowling & Forum 6 P. 0408 475 352 Cinemas, 77 Trail St P. 6971 9410 T. LOPEA LIVE AT THE CURIOUS RABBIT Sun 2 Oct, 3pm to 5pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St P. 6921 5391 INTENSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS Tue 4 to Fri 7 Oct Oasis Aquatic Centre, 50 Morgan St P. 6926 9390 BEST ST STUDIOS ART FOR ALL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Tue 4 to Fri 7 Oct Best Street Studios, 26 Best St P. 0427 212 977 SOUTH WAGGA TENNIS CLUB HOLIDAY CAMP Tue 4 to Fri 7 Oct South Wagga Tennis Club,

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Residents in our Local Government Area are doing the right thing by their pets, with Wagga Wagga coming second for pet registrations in NSW during the 2021/22 financial year.

Environment & Animals

SAFETY NET: Local residents Olive (puppy) and Koko (cat) were microchipped and registered at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter.

KARATE DISPLAY: Members of Wagga Wagga’s Shinwa-Kai Karate Club of Australia at the FUSION19 festival event.

Image: Courtesy of Jack of Hearts Studio.

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We love our pets: Wagga Wagga among top animal registrations in NSW

STOP MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP Tue 4 to Fri 7 Oct, 1pm to 4pm Mary Kidson Hall, Hodson Ave P. 6926 9700 ANIMAL FARM PETTING ZOO AT WAGGA MARKETPLACE Tue 4 to Fri 7 Oct, 9.30am to 1.30pm Wagga Wagga Market Place, 87 Baylis St LEARN, PAINT, CREATE! Tue 4 Oct & Fri 7 Oct, 9.30am to 12.30pm Cooeeyana Farm, 945 The Gap Rd P. 0411 444 185

TOBY MOBBS LIVE AT THE CURIOUS RABBIT Wed 5 Oct, 6.30pm to 9pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St P. 6921 5391 SPRING BOUQUET HOLIDAY WORKSHOP Thu 6 Oct, 11am to 2pm Unique State Art Space, 43 Thomson St P. 0437 699 995 RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET Thu 6 Oct, 1pm to 6.30pm Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St P. 0428 263 297 THURSDAY TRIVIA Thu 6 Oct, 7.30pm Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice St P. 6921 7470

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She’s sweet and easy going, but very energetic.

Lacy is a nine-year-old black and white Coonhound x Border Collie.

She is a bouncy and bubbly girl who would suit a home where she will get a lot of exercise and a lot of love!

Lacy (Impound No.: D22/0437) is available for adoption for a fee of $319, which includes de-sexing, vaccination, worming, FIV test, microchipping, lifetime registration and ID tag.

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