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Saturday 15 October 2022 | Issue #417
Plan your trip as flooding impacts our roads
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Council is encouraging road users to plan ahead and allow extra time for their travels across the Local Government Area, with a number of major and local roads closed due to the Murrumbidgee River flooding at Wagga Wagga.
Flooding closes several local roads TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Council has closed a number of roads affected by flood waters from the Murrumbidgee River. Environment & Animals
PACK LEADER: Zoo Curator Wendy McNamara with the zoo’s dingo pack of Diego, Zeke, Shadow and Simba.
New furry faces arrive at our zoo The Wagga Zoo and Aviary welcomed two more dingo puppies and a southern hairy-nosed wombat named Herbie to its ever-expanding family this week. Herbie the southern hairy-nosed wombat is 18 months old and has arrived at the zoo replacing baby wombats Gus and Madeline who arrived last month. Zoo Curator Wendy McNamara said the two baby wombats were candidates for rehabilitation and release and have now gone off to be part of a program which will see them safely returned to the wild.
“We’ll miss Gus and Madeline, but we’re happy they will be out living in their natural surrounds,” Ms McNamara said. New arrival Herbie has a quieter personality than his furry predecessors and is taking some time to get familiar with his new home. “He’s still a bit shy and nervous,” Ms McNamara said. “We’re hoping once he gets used to life here, we’ll be able to encourage him to come out and say hello to people.
“We are hopefully going to get Herbie a girlfriend. He’s really sweet.” Simba and Shadow, the new threemonth-old dingo puppies, have quickly established a happy pack with Diego and Zeke, the four-month old puppies already in residence. “Everyone loves them,” Ms McNamara said. “They’ve been so good; there’s always people out in the playground and they just ignore them, they’re so used to having people around. They’ll lie there and sleep – they’re just loving life.” Unfortunately, there have been a couple of instances of people throwing items into the dingo enclosure, endangering the puppies’ health. “Someone threw a football in and on another occasion a carrot,” Ms McNamara said. “We’ve also seen a few people trying to feed them human food through the fence. “The dingoes are on a special diet, so eating things they’re not used to can upset their tummies. It’s the same with footballs; they’re not dog toys, the dingoes can chew bits off and swallow them, causing complications." Residents will have the opportunity to give the dingoes a pat at FUSION BOTANICAL, taking place at the Botanic Gardens precinct this Saturday 15 October 2022. For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion The Zoo and Aviary is open Thursday to Monday, 9am – 4pm.
Eaten takeaway? Place the scraps in the green lid bin after completing your meal, but don’t forget to remove any soft plastic bags or hard plastic knives/forks/spoons first. Remember, the green lid bin is for food organics and garden organics only.
To learn more visit: wagga.nsw.gov.au/householdwaste
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has reported the river reached a peak of 9.22 metres in the city on Wednesday evening, 12 October. The Eunony Bridge Road was closed on Tuesday night after flood water crossed the road at several points between the bridge and the Sturt Highway, while the section of Boorooma Street between the Olympic Highway and Gardiner Street was closed on Wednesday morning. Director Infrastructure Services Warren Faulkner said both these roads will remain closed until the water has receded, the pavements dry out and the roads are cleared of debris. “We’re encouraging motorists and cyclists who ordinarily use Eunony Bridge to plan ahead and allow themselves extra time to travel,” Mr Faulkner said. “Obviously the impact of these closures has been a sharp rise in the traffic flow on other parts of the city’s road network, particularly the Gobba Bridge and the Wiradjuri Bridge, so we’re asking all road users to be patient and drive to the conditions.” Residents and visitors to our city are reminded that many of our open space areas adjacent to the river, including the Riverside precinct, are currently inundated and closed to the public. Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said Council is asking people to stay away from these areas. “While the water may not appear dangerous it can still be moving quite quickly and is not safe for people to be walking through,” Mr Creighton said. “Riverside precinct, which has been designed to withstand inundation, will remain closed until the flood water has receded and the area has been thoroughly cleaned.” To stay up-to-date about local road closures, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/flooding
For more emergency information, advice and warnings: NSW SES: ses.nsw.gov.au Murrumbidgee NSW SES on Facebook: facebook.com/MERRHQ NSW Warnings (BOM): bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
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Events & Tourism
Glass act: enjoy a weekend of glass celebrations at the Art Gallery
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The Botanic Gardens will come alive this Saturday from 4pm with Wagga Wagga's premier outdoor live music festival, FUSION BOTANICAL.
Art lovers will be treated to a weekend of new exhibitions and talks in celebration of the International Year of Glass at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery next week. A Weekend of Glass is a result of the Art Gallery’s partnership with Ausglass, Jam Factory Adelaide and Canberra Glassworks, and will launch on Friday 21 October at 6pm, with a Mayoral address and guest speaker Aimee Frodsham, the Creative Director of Canberra Glassworks. Art Gallery Director Lee-Anne Hall said the three new exhibitions, Glass Chrysalis – Glass Art of Promise, Vicki Torr: A Cutting Edge and New Acquisitions, would be supported by two specialist glass presentations. The exhibitions and talks are free, bookings are essential. A Weekend of Glass Exhibition launch: Friday 21 October, 6pm, Glass Gallery lawns Curator Talk – Vicki Torr: A Cutting Edge: Saturday 22 October, 3pm Floor talk with Grace Cochrane: Overview Down-under – Australian Studio Glass: Sunday 23 October, 11am Venue for talks: National Art Glass Gallery, Morrow Street, Wagga Wagga All events are free. Book now at waggaartgallery.com.au/whats-on
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THIS WEEK: DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY Sat 15 Oct, 8am - 12pm 53 Shaw St P. 0411 417 956 TARCUTTA MARKETS Sat 15 Oct, 8am - 1pm Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sydney St, Tarcutta P. 0477 472 154 ERINEARTH BOLLIE & OPEN GARDEN DAY Sat 15 Oct, 9am - 12pm The Erin Earth Garden, 1 Kildare St P. 02 6925 7150 OPEN STUDIO GALLERY Sat 15 Oct, 10am - 3pm Art Studio, 11 Small St
OPEN GARDEN & IRIS DISPLAY Sat 15 to Fri 21 Oct, 10am - 4pm Riverina Iris Farm, 13 Sycamore Rd P. 0432 777 142
From culture to cuisine, FUSION has something for everybody, with live music from unique Australian artists, over 20 authentic + contemporary street food vendors, roving performers, lawn games + much more. Remember: FUSION is a single-use plastic-free event, so BYO a bottle and picnic chair/rug. Fresh water drinking stations will be available for you to fill up your drink bottle. wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion
Environment & Animals
TREASURE-TROVE: Supervisor of Solid Waste Tammie Cook and Tip Shop Operator Michael Redmond with preloved items ready for a new home.
Making the old new: upcycling on the rise at Council’s Tip Shop Now is the perfect time to consider a waste-free spring clean by donating to Council’s Tip Shop, also known as the Reduce Re-use Recycle shop. There is no doubt a spring clean is great for our homes and wellbeing, but Supervisor of Solid Waste Tammie Cook urges residents to make sure it’s a planet-friendly one too, by giving your pre-loved items the chance of a new life by donating them to the Tip Shop. “It’s amazing what we find in landfills that can be reused or upcycled,” Ms Cook said. WAGGA WAGGA CLASSIC CAR SHOW & SHINE Sun 16 Oct, 10am - 2pm Equex Centre – McDonald Park car park, 152 Copland St P. 0428 266 104
WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY RIDES WAYBALI MURRUWAY Sun 16 Oct, 10am - 2.30pm – COILING WORKSHOP Wagga Wagga Botanic Sat 15 Oct, 1pm - 3pm Gardens, Macleay St Museum of the Riverina, 243 Baylis St P. 0403 080 652 P. 0412 439 455 ADAM HARVEY FUSION BOTANICAL & BECCY COLE Sat 15 Oct, 4pm - 9.30pm Sun 16 Oct, 3pm - 5.30pm Wagga Wagga Botanic Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Gardens, MacLeay St Burns Way P. 02 6926 9688 P. 1300 100 122 FLORAL DESIGN CLASSICAL CONCERT WORKSHOP Sat 15 Oct, 5.30pm - 7pm Sun 16 Oct, 9.30am - 12.30pm St John’s Anglican Church, Little Triffids HQ, Church St P. 02 6925 3522 54 East St, North Wagga SAIJE RETURNS LIVE AT P. 02 6900 2181 THE CURIOUS RABBIT Sat 15 Oct, 6.30pm - 8.30pm WAGGA WAGGA: ARMY RESERVE OPEN DAY The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St P. 02 6921 5391 Mon 17 & Tue 18 Oct, 10am - 4pm BONSAI MEETINGS Wagga Wagga Army Reserve Sat 15 Oct, 1pm - 4.40pm Depot, 167 Docker St ARCC Hall, Tarcutta St P. 02 6051 4960
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BOTANIC GARDENS STAGE
4.50PM 5.00PM 5.10PM 5.20PM 6.15PM 7.15PM 8.15PM
Musikademy Shiners Zimpride Wagga Wagga Sinhala School Dancers Riverina Nepalese Community Dancers Shinwa-Kai Karate Club of Australia Inc. Jigme Phua Khairi Darweesh Official Welcome Ajak Kwai Approachable Members of Your Local Community Milan Ring Klue (DJ set)
BROLGA POND STAGE 4.00PM 4.30PM 5.30PM 6.30PM
Fijian Community Dancers Melbourne Tabla Ensemble: Workshop One Melbourne Tabla Ensemble: Workshop Two Melbourne Tabla Ensemble: Workshop Three
“Gregadoo Waste Management Centre staff spend a lot of time ‘picking’ through general rubbish and skip bins to save discarded items. “We come across bikes, household goods, electronics and computers in good working order, an abundance of expensive camping equipment, even slabs of new tiles that could be used to tile an entire back yard patio.” Tip Shop staff are pleased to see positive trends such as upcycling, supporting a circular economy which reduces landfill and gives goods a second life. “Community members are sourcing items from the Tip Shop and building businesses and charities around upcycling,” Ms Cook said. “One customer comes each weekend to source well-conditioned bikes, does them up, then gifts them to disadvantaged kids come Christmas time.” Shop profits are reinvested back into the Tip Shop, as well as the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre to support education campaigns and expand areas of the center including the transfer station. “We are looking to expand the Tip Shop by building an undercover space to house and protect donated furniture from the elements. “We encourage the community to reduce your tip fees by thinking before you ditch and donating items in good working condition to the Tip Shop.” The Tip Shop is open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8am – 4pm. EFTPOS facility available.
ART CLASSES WITH LEIGH HEWITT Mon 17 Oct, 6pm - 8pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St P. 02 6921 5391 SHU SUGI BAN WOODWORKING CLASS Tue 18 Oct, 6.30pm - 8.30pm De Lew Designs Studios, 80 Butterbush Rd P. 0450 072 464 STEAMPUNK MANNEQUIN WORKSHOP Wed 19 Oct, 10am - 12pm De Lew Designs Studios, 80 Butterbush Rd P. 0450 072 464 NIGEL WARNE LIVE AT THE CURIOUS RABBIT Wed 19 Oct, 6pm - 8.30pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St P. 02 6921 5391
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Yes Boss! Boss has a big heart, ready to offer his owner to be a bunch of love and affection. At one year old, he will need some socialising to work on his manners, and the occasional reminder as to who the REAL boss is through training. Boss (Impound No D22/0460) is available for adoption for $310, which includes de-sexing, vaccination, worming, microchipping, a heartworm test, lifetime registration and an ID tag. Look at for Boss’s subordinates (other furry friends available for adoption) at graswagga.com.au or visit the shelter from Monday to Saturday, 1pm – 4.15pm.
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Expression of Interest
Improving Natural Landscapes The opportunity Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking expressions of interest from land managers wanting to improve natural landscapes on their properties by planting native vegetation. Council is exploring opportunities for state and federal government funding for various revegetation and enhancement activities. Projects will be prioritised on biodiversity value, planting activities and timelines.
For more information and how to apply head to: wagga.nsw.gov.au/naturallandscapes Sam Pascall on 1300 292 442 or council@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Vacancies Events Officer $2,908.36 gpf + super Closing: Sunday 23 October 2022
EDWARD THE EMU Thu 20 Oct, 6pm - 7pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way P. 02 6926 9688
Parks and Recreation Support Officer $2,417.40 gpf + super Closing: Monday 31 October 2022
THURSDAY TRIVIA Thu 20 Oct, 7.30pm Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice St P. 02 6921 7470
Truck Driver (Patching Truck) $1,998.18 gpf + super Closing: Monday 31 October 2022
THE TRAIL OF WESTBROOK Thu 20 & Fri 21 Oct, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Drama Studio Building 71, CSU, Boorooma St personacollective.com.au CMRI CHRISTMAS FAIR Fri 21 Oct, 10am - 4pm Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St P. 0427 465 171
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LEGO BLOCK PRINTS visitwagga.com KIDS WORKSHOP Thu 20 Oct, 3.45pm - 4.45pm For event organising and Unique State Art Space, 43 promotion support, contact Thomson St P. 0437 699 995 RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET Thu 20 Oct, 1pm - 6.30pm Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St P. 0428 263 297
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