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Wagga Wagga City Council weekly newsletter
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Issue #420
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Council crews manage impacts of flooding and storms ADAPTING TO CHANGING CONDITIONS: Council crews closed the Pomingalarna criterion track this week to provide vehicle access for Riverview Drive residents who had been cut off by flood waters. From left, Horticulturalist (Cycling Complex) Allen Eldridge and Team Leader Parks Operations (Open Space) Brodie Neville. Environment & Animals
SUPPORTING BIODIVERSITY: Environmental Education Officer Christina Reid is part of the team recently nominated for a state award for Council's One Tree for Me initiative. One Tree for Me is now in its second year, with more than 22,978 seedlings planted so far. Environment Education Officer Christina Reid said the team was thrilled to be nominated. “One Tree for Me has been so successful because our local community Wagga Wagga City Council’s has embraced it wholeheartedly,” Ms Reid Environment Team is celebrating this said. week after being nominated for a “A large percentage of our available land Local Government NSW ‘Excellence is locked up in backyards and properties. in the Environment’ award. The more residents we have planting Council has been nominated in native seedlings on their land, the bigger the Communication, Education and difference we can make to our region’s Empowerment category for the One Tree biodiversity.” for Me initiative, which aims to see 65,000 Ms Reid said a key threat to biodiversity native seedlings planted throughout our is the clearing of native vegetation. local area over a six-year period – roughly Replanting this vegetation is an important one tree for every resident. step in repairing the damage.
Council’s One Tree for Me program nominated for state award
“This will create the habitat to support populations of native fauna by providing a foraging and shelter habitat and also create stepping stones for species to move throughout the environment,” Ms Reid said. “We’d like to thank every resident and every school who helped plant seedlings this year; it’s a whole-of-community approach that is going to make the difference.” The Environment team is already planning One Tree for Me seedling giveaways for 2023 and is seeking feedback from everyone who attended a seedling giveaway this year. You can take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/ MKBYZK3 The Excellence in Environment Awards reflects the diversity of sustainability action being undertaken by NSW councils. Winners will be announced at the awards event on Tuesday 6 December in Sydney. For more information about One Tree for Me, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ onetreeforme One Tree for Me Since the One Tree for Me program began in 2021, Council has: • hosted 8 free seedling giveaways across Wagga Wagga • hosted 2 community tree planting activities on community land • supported 64 preschools / schools through Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day campaign.
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Wagga Wagga City Council crews have been working around the clock this week managing the cumulative impact of heavy rainfall and rising river levels. Council has been supporting lead agency the NSW State Emergency Service, Riverina Police and the NSW Rural Fire Service, where possible, and managing local road closures and infrastructure to help protect the community. Director Infrastructure Services Warren Faulkner said the team was well prepared ahead of this week’s events and used Council’s flood manual to systematically close roads and levee gates as the Murrumbidgee River levels rose. “We’re constantly monitoring water gauges in the river and tributaries upstream as well as the Bureau of Meteorology radar and forecasts to understand what and when the likely impacts for our road network will be,” Mr Faulkner said. “The flash flooding we experienced earlier in the week due to heavy rainfall added extra pressure onto the system, with some of our pumps needing extra time to catch up with the quantity of water. “We appreciate everyone driving carefully and ask residents to stay off the roads as much as they can over the next few days to help ease traffic conditions and allow emergency services to get through.” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout asked motorists to remain conscious of other people. “Please drive to the conditions and do not under any circumstances go through flood water,” Councillor Tout said. “The signs are up for a reason, the roads are closed for a reason, it’s for everyone’s safety. We do not want to hear any stories of people driving through flood waters and getting into trouble. It’s something that can be easily avoided that will leave resources free.” Councillor Tout encouraged residents to continue looking after each other, especially those directly affected by flooding. “If you’re able to lend a hand to someone, please do it. We look out for each other and look after each other. That’s the sort of community we live in – people help each other out. “Keep calm, be measured, follow the advice and stay safe.” To stay up-to-date about local road closures, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ flooding
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‘Stop it and Swap it’: certain singleuse plastics banned This week the NSW Government banned certain single-use plastic items in a move to reduce the amount of plastic polluting our environment. The banned items include single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, bowls and plates as well as expanded polystyrene food service items like cups and hamburger containers, single-use plastic cotton buds, and rinse-off personal care products containing plastic microbeads. Council’s Environmental Education Officer Christina Reid said the latest singleuse plastic bans are a big win for our environment. “Single-use plastic items, which are designed to be used once then thrown away, are certainly convenient but they’re having a devastating effect on our environment,” Ms Reid said. “There are so many great alternatives available now made from cardboard, paper, bamboo, wood, metal, enamel and of course regular crockery and glassware. “It’s everyone’s responsibility to ‘Stop it and Swap it’.” Single-use plastic items and packaging make up 60 per cent of all litter in NSW. For ideas, resources and tips visit dpie. nsw.gov.au/plastics-ban Find out more The National Retail Association is holding online information sessions for retailers, hospitality, suppliers and community organisations every Friday at 10am until the end of November 2022. For more information visit eventbrite.com.au and search ‘NSW Plastics Ban.’ For further enquiries about the plastics ban, please contact the NSW Environment Protection Authority at plastics@epa.nsw. gov.au
Growing together: National Reconciliation Week 2022 Wagga Wagga City Council held several tree planting ceremonies at Wilga Park in Kooringal recently with the assistance of Wiradjuri Elders and local children as part of the Nguluway Reconciliation Event 2022. Council’s Aboriginal Community Development Officer Bernard Higgins said Nguluway – a Wiradjuri word meaning ‘Meeting Each Other’ – demonstrates Council’s commitment towards reconciliation. “When we’re talking about reconciliation and the meaning of Nguluway and about ‘Meeting Each Other’, it’s about making a commitment to each side of the discussion,” Mr Higgins said. “It’s very important for Council to discuss with the community what they would like and show through our actions Council’s commitment to reconciliation. “As part of this year’s event, Council worked with the Kooringal Working Group and came up with the idea of increasing shade in Wilga Park for the community. Environment & Animals
Draft Urban Cooling Strategy: drop in session Find out more about Council’s draft Urban Cooling Strategy – our 30-year plan aiming to help cool our city through sustainable future developments and adapting public spaces. See a preview of the Wagga Wagga urban heat and urban canopy mapping tool. Everyone is welcome.
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Wagga Wagga City Council, in partnership with Mawang Gaway, are calling for concepts from Wiradjuri artists for a public artwork that highlights our community’s Wiradjuri living culture and heritage. The commissioned work/s will be installed in the Riverside precinct of Wagga Wagga.
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“When we planted five trees around the nature strip about two months ago with Elders and community members, we identified a few more spots which could benefit from having shade once the trees grow, so we’ve now planted another three trees around the seating areas.” Last week’s event involved students from Mount Austin High School’s ‘Girls at the Centre’ initiative run by The Smith Family, Kooringal Public School pupils, Wiradjuri and First Nations representative Jackie Ingram, as well as representatives from Australian Unity, headspace Wagga Wagga, and Local Land Services. “As a Wiradjuri person and a member of the community as well, I find these kinds of initiatives at work very important,” Mr Higgins said.
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GROWING TOGETHER: (from left) Kooringal Public School students Ruby Brooks and Halle Shaw plant a new tree with Jackie Ingram. When: Wednesday 9 November from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Where: Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre, 243 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga. The draft Urban Cooling Strategy is now on public exhibition and open for submissions until 15 November 2022. Visit connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ urban-cooling-strategy
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Vacancies Trainee Administration Officer $1,485.40 gpf + super Closing: Monday 14 November 2022 Development Administration Officer $2,318.42 gpf + super Closing: Monday 14 November 2022 Business Support Officer $2,318.42 gpf + super Closing: Monday 14 November 2022
The panel are looking for concepts that: • Respond to the physical and cultural landscape of the Riverside precinct • Celebrate Wiradjuri women, their stories and women’s practices • Reflect local Wiradjuri artistic practices. Applications close midnight AEST, Monday 21 November 2022. Visit our website to download the Expression of Interest Guidelines, and for instructions on how to apply. wagga.nsw.gov.au/publicarteoi Or call: Cultural Officer 6926 9356
Building Certification Coordinator, Building Surveyor or Cadet Building Surveyor $2,771.44 gpf + super (Cadet Building Surveyor), $3,162.46 gpf + super (Building Surveyor), Attractive salary based on skills and experience (Building Certification Coordinator) Closing: Monday 21 November 2022 Zoo Keeper $2,211.18 gpf + super Closing: Monday 21 November 2022 gpf = gross salary per fortnight
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THIS WEEK: DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY Sat 5 Nov, 8am to 12pm Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Shaw St & Albury St Ph: 0411 417 956 WAGGA SWIM CLUB 125 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SWIM MEET Sat 5 Nov, 9am to 5pm The Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, 50 Morgan St Ph: 0438 398 804 OPEN STUDIO GALLERY Sat 5 Nov, 10am to 3pm
Art Studio, 11 Small St Ph: 0413 786 209
OPEN GARDEN AND IRIS DISPLAY THE MISS WAGGA WAGGA Sun 6 Nov & Mon 7 Oct, 10am to 4pm QUEST 2023 CROWNING Riverina Iris Farm, CEREMONY 13 Sycamore Rd Sat 5 Nov, 4.30pm to 6pm Ph: 0432 777 142 Art Gallery Wagga Wagga, Morrow St Ph: 0407 030 069 PRIMARY STUDENT ART CLASS TERM 4 BLUE: THE SONGS OF Mon 7 Nov, 4pm to 5.30pm JONI MITCHELL The Curious Rabbit, Sat 5 Nov, 7.30pm to 9pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, 44 Johnston St Burns Way Ph: 02 6926 9688 Ph: 02 6921 5391 DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE Sat 5 Nov, 7.30pm to 12am Downside Hall, DownsideShepherds Siding Rd Ph: 0427 042 686 LIFE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Sat 5 Nov, 2pm to 4pm & 7.30pm to 9.30pm CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St Ph: 02 6926 9688
ART CLASSES WITH LEIGH HEWITT Mon 7 Nov, 6pm to 8pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St Ph: 02 6921 5391
AN EVENING WITH CLIVE HAMILTON – DO WE NEED TO RETHINK EVERYTHING? Tue 8 Nov, 6pm to 7.30pm WILLANS HILL MINIATURE CSU Riverina Playhouse, RAILWAY RIDES 8 Cross St Sun 6 Nov, 10am to 2.30pm E: engagewaggawagga@csu. Wagga Wagga Botanic edu.au Gardens, Macleay St EVENING ADULTS ART Ph: 0412 439 455 CLASS – SHU SUGI BAN RIVERINA IRIS FARM WOODWORKING CLASS
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Unique State Art Space, 43 Tompson St Ph: 0437 699 995 THE AUSTRALIANA EVENT Thu 10 Nov, 5.30pm to 10pm The Charles Boutique Hotel & ADULTS ART CLASS – Dining, 82 Tarcutta St STEAMPUNK MANNEQUIN Ph: 0408 542 481 WORKSHOP THIS IS ME: DAME Wed 9 Nov 2022, 10am to SHIRLEY BASSEY 12pm Thu 10 Nov, 7.30pm to De Lew Designs Studios, 9.30pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, 80 Butterbush Rd Burns Way Ph: 02 6926 9688 Ph: 0450 072 464 JAMES BENNETT RETURN THE TRAIL OF TO THE CURIOUS RABBIT WESTBROOK Fri 11 Nov, 6.30pm to Wed 9 to Fri 11 Nov, 7.30pm 8.30pm to 9.30pm The Curious Rabbit, Drama Studio Building 71, 44 Johnston St Ph: 02 6921 5391 Charles Sturt University, Boorooma St PARIS AFTER DARK E: persona.c.marketing@ Fri 11 Nov, 6.30pm to 11pm gmail.com Romano’s Hotel, 81 Fitzmaurice St RIVERINA PRODUCERS Ph: 02 6921 2013 MARKET Thu 10 Nov, 1pm to 6.30pm /waggaevents Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St Ph: 0428 263 297 visitwagga.com Tue 8 Nov 2022, 6.30pm to 8.30pm De Lew Designs Studios, 80 Butterbush Rd Ph: 0450 072 464
FLOWER PRESS AND DRAW KIDS WORKSHOP Thu 10 Nov, 3.45pm to 4.45pm
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