Game on! Wagga comes down with footy fever
Tickets have been selling fast for today’s NRL blockbuster between Canberra Raiders and the Dolphins at McDonalds Park.
The main game between the Canberra Raiders and Dolphins kicks off at 3pm.
Raiders players arrived in the city earlier this week and have been out and about in the community over the past couple of days.
On Thursday night, the team held a community signing session at Oasis Aquatic Centre where Raiders fans were able to meet their sporting heroes.
On Friday morning the Raiders had their final tune up prior to Saturday’s game when they conducted their ‘captain’s run’ at McDonalds Park.
With the PSSA Rugby League trials also being played at Parramore Park on Friday morning, young football fans were able to watch their idols in action.
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has been part of the build-up to the clash which will see more than 8000 people turn out in support of their team.
Wagga Wagga City Council Manager of Recreation and Economic Development Ben Creighton is excited about having the players from both teams in the city.
“We would like to welcome the footy fans who’ve made the trip across from Canberra or down from Queensland to see their teams in action,” Mr Creighton said.
“There have been strong ticket sales to date with more than 8000 tickets sold. However, General Admission tickets are still available for purchase for those who would like to attend the game.”
Gates open at 10.45am ahead of the Jersey Flegg Cup game at 11am, which will be followed by the NSW Cup game at 12.45pm.
Tickets will be available to purchase on the day at entry 1 of McDonalds Park.
Council reminds those heading to
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McDonalds Park and motorists in the area that there will be changes to traffic conditions during the day.
Kooringal Road between Copland Street and Parson Street, and Copland Street between Hiscock Drive and Lockyer Street will be closed from 11am and 6pm. Detours will be signposted.
“The upgrades are scheduled to commence next week and will be carried out as night works to minimise traffic disruptions and the impact of service disruptions to properties.”
The program will start with asphalting of two sections in Nagle Street in the city’s east on the night of Monday 1 May, weather permitting.
The street will be closed to through traffic from 6pm – 6am. Local business traffic will maintain access to Nagle Street via Sutton and Jones Streets only. Detours will be in place via Nesbitt, Jones and Sutton Streets.
Also starting next week is work on Copland Street. This will take place over three nights from 6pm Tuesday 2 May to 6am Friday 5 May.
A temporary road closure will be in place on Copland Street between the Tasman Road intersection and Hartog Place, with detours in place via Schiller and Lawson Streets. Hartog Place will remain open. The road will be accessible to local businesses only.
“We’re asking road users to allow extra travel time, drive to the conditions and follow the direction of traffic controllers,” Mr Harwood said.
“There will be some noise associated with this work, but every effort will be made to minimise the impact on residents and businesses. In the event of poor weather, work will be postponed until the next suitable shift.”
POOL TURNS GREEN: The successful Community Signing Session drew Raiders fans of all ages to Morgan Street, prior to Saturday’s round 9 NRL match with the Dolphins.
The program of works is being funded by Council and the Australian Government through its Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. For information about road closures, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/roadclosures
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Free Masterclass series to boost tourism and events industry
A series of masterclasses aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the tourism and events industry in Wagga Wagga will be held in May.
The workshops hosted by Wagga Wagga City Council will focus on a range of industry-relevant topics, from Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri culture to digital marketing and tourism insights.
As a leading regional destination in New South Wales, Wagga Wagga boasts a vibrant annual calendar of events and a strong visitor market.
Destination and Events Coordinator
Kimberly Parker said the masterclass series provides an opportunity for industry operators to gain a deeper understanding of the city's tourism and events landscape, emerging trends and learn current industry best practice skills and approaches.
"We want to help provide industry operators with a strong understanding of the varying opportunities in our city and how to make the most of key visitor markets through destination storytelling and marketing," Ms Parker said.
"The workshops are tailored to the tourism and events industry to work cohesively, and the categories developed are based on industry feedback and demands."
The masterclass series includes a full-day Wiradyuri Cultural Awareness
Walking Tour, hosted by Wiradyuri
Elder Uncle James Ingram from the Bidya Marra Consultancy. The tour will provide operators with an immersive experience and a deeper understanding
of the significance of Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri culture in the city, allowing them to share our story to our city visitors.
In addition, event organisers and tourism operators looking to enhance their digital marketing skills can participate in one of two available digital skills workshops. Participants will learn how to strategically communicate with their ideal audiences and take-home practical tips and tricks to engage with key targets and attract visitors to the city at the right time.
Rounding out the series is a workshop focused on destination insights, open to accommodation operators, event organisers, and industry professionals interested in gaining a new perspective and understanding of the city's visitor segments.
“These workshops will also provide networking opportunities for industry to build positive working relationships with each other and consider collaborative projects that further promote Wagga Wagga as a leading tourism and events destination,” Ms Parker said.
The masterclass series is offered free-of-charge and is delivered as part of Council's Wagga Wagga Tourism Partner Program 2022/23 and as a key deliverable of Wagga Wagga City Council's Events Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2024 Registrations are currently open for existing members, and access for the wider industry will become available from Monday 1 May 2023, pending availability.
To secure your spot, head to visitwagga.com/partners or speak with one of Council's Visitor Economy & Events team members by phoning 1300 292 442 or emailing partners@wagga. nsw.gov.au
Fur Facts
All cats and dogs need to be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or point of sale. The details need to be kept up to date to ensure your furry friend always has a phone call home if they become lost and you can do this by popping into GRAS or the Customer Service at the Civic Centre.
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Gaudion LIVE THU 4 MAY, 7.30PM Jungle Juke Hotel, 125 Fitzmaurice St. P. 5950 9342
Trivia Thursday THU 4 MAY, 7PM Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice St. P. 6921 7470
Wagga Wagga City Council advises the community that access to a section of the Wiradyuri Trail within the Birramal Conservation Area will be restricted while erosion repair works are carried out next week.
A contractor has been engaged to undertake the improvement works between Monday 1 May and Friday 5 May, weather permitting.
Council’s Senior Vegetation Management Officer Christopher Holman said the Wiradyuri Trail will be temporarily closed at the narrow creek cutting through the Birramal Conservation Area, between the lookout and the Olympic Highway.
“Rain and water damage to the trail surface and edges is making it hazardous for trail users and impacting on management and emergency vehicle access,” Mr Holman said.
“The contractors will be improving the condition of the trail and the way water flows when it rains to increase the service life of the walking trail.
“Given the location of this erosion at the creek, it would not be possible to re-direct users around the worksite in a safe manner, so we made the decision to close this section of the trail.
“While we understand this may cause some inconvenience to walkers, joggers and cyclists who use the trail regularly, it is important to address the erosion issue for the health of the environment and the safety of trail users.”
The Birramal Conservation Area is located between the Olympic Highway and Holbrook Road.
Lunchtime Concert No.2: Australian Army Band Kapooka Saxophone & Brass THU 4 MAY, 1PM - 2PM
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Wagga Showground Farmers Market
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Road closures
NAGLE STREET
Date: Monday night 1/05/2023
Duration: 6pm - 6am
Reason: AC Wearing Course
Detour: Via Nesbitt, Jones and Sutton Streets SLOCUM STREET
Date: Friday 5/05/2023
Duration: Approx 3.00pm - 7.00pm
Reason: Wagga Gold Cup
Detour: As per sign posted routes COPLAND STREET (FROM COPLAND STREET AND TASMAN ROAD INTERSECTION TO HARTOG PLACE)
Date: Tuesday night 2/05/2023 to Friday night 5/05/2023 (weather permitting)
Duration: 6pm - 6am
Reason: AC Wearing Course Detour: Via Schiller and Lawson Streets
Demonstration Gardens – Vegetable Swap or Buy SAT 29 APR, 8AM - 12PM Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Shaw St & Albury St. P. 0411 417 956 Markets by the Lake SAT 29 APR, 9AM - 1PM Apex Park, Eastlake Dr. P. 0497 937 934 Fabulous Fakes | Open Studio Gallery SAT 29 APR, 10AM - 3PM Art Studio, 11 Small St. P. 0413 786 209 Style Me Up Workshops with Aunty Cheryl Penrith SAT 29 APR, 11AM - 12.30PM Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. P. 6926 9660 NRL: Raiders v Dolphins SAT 29 APR, 3PM McDonalds Park, 150 Copland St. P. 1300 100 122 Live Local Original – Everybody Loves Jazz SAT 29 APR, 7.30PM - 9.30PM Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. P. 6926 9688 Lazy Sundays I Bitter Shoosh SUN 30 APR, 1PM - 4PM The Wild Vine, 1313 Oura Rd. P. 6922 1163 Asian Essentials –Cooking Class SUN 30 APR, 10AM - 2PM Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl. P. 0439 565 653 River and Wren Market SUN 30 APR, 10AM - 3PM Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. P. 0418 676 247 Enviro-Friendly Patchwork Cushion Workshop SUN 30 APR, 10AM - 4PM E3 Art Space, Morrow St. P. 1300 292 442 Up&Up Street Art Express Workshop SUN 30 APR, 11AM - 2PM Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga, Station Pl. P. 1300 292 442 International Jazz Day SUN 30 APR, 1PM - 4PM The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. P. 6921 5391 Social Queen Market SUN 30 APR, 11AM - 2PM Romano’s Hotel, 81 Fitzmaurice St. P. 6921 2013 Balcony Sessions SUN 30 APR, 5PM - 7PM Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. P. 6926 9688 SMS 50+ Stretch Move Socialise: Stretch and Move Class MON 1 MAY, 10.15AM Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. P. 6926 9660 Art Classes with Leigh Hewitt MON 1 MAY, 6PM - 8PM The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. P. 6921 5391 Midweek: Country Cactus I Paint & Sip WED 3 MAY, 7PM - 9PM
4 MAY, 1PM - 6.30PM Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. P. 0488 102 835 Kildare Catholic College Presents ‘Back to the 80’s’Musical THU 4 MAY, 2PM - 4PM & FRI 5 MAY, 7PM - 9PM Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. P. 6926 9688 Champagne Breakfast – Wagga Gold Cup FRI 5 MAY, 10AM - 12PM The Astor Hotel & Bar, 104 Edward St. P. 6921 4328 Wagga Gold Cup Carnival THU 4 & FRI 5 MAY, 11AM - 6PM Murrumbidgee Turf Club, 142 Travers St. P. 6921 2151 Ladies Who Brunch – Wagga Gold Cup FRI 5 MAY, 11AM - 3PM Tilly’s Wagga, 109 For event organising and promotion support, contact Council’s events team: events@wagga. nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442. Mon - Fri. /waggaevents visitwagga.com WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK SUBSCRIBE news.wagga.nsw.gov.au/subscribe @cityofwaggawagga 1300 292 442 wagga.nsw.gov.au Public Notices ALL NOTICES NOW ONLINE AT: wagga.nsw.gov.au/ the-council/ news-and-updates/ public-notices THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISING FEATURE BY WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL 6971 4651 graswagga.com.au Subscribe now wagga.nsw.gov.au/subscribe Get Council News straight to your inbox
Temporary closure of walking trail in the Birramal Conservation Area
SIGN UP NOW: Council’s Visitor Economy Development Officer Cassandra Farquharson and Destination & Events Coordinator Kimberly Parker are encouraging industry operators to register for the series of tourism and events industry masterclasses. Vacancies Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer wagga.nsw.gov.au/ jobs For more details and to apply, visit: Enquiries: 1300 292 442 gpf = gross salary per fortnight Development Administration Officer $2,318.42 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 30 April 2023 Ranger $2,318.42 gpf + super Closing: Sunday,
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