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EQUITY SCULPTURES UNVEILED The Governor of New South Wales Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC officially opened the Enlighten for Equity Sculptures at the Wagga Beach Riverside Precinct this week. Continued inside
REFLECTING RESPECT: The Governor of New South Wales Her Excellency the Hon. Margaret Beazley AC QC officially opened the Enlighten for Equity Sculptures with Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout and students from across the city, who helped create the sculptures.
New Tarcutta bike track opens The village of Tarcutta celebrated this week as its new bike jump and pump track was officially opened in Paddy Osborne Park.
The eagerly awaited track is the result of a collaboration between Wagga Wagga City Council and the Tarcutta Progress Association, who were successful in applying to the NSW Government ClubGRANTS program to help fund the $127,000 track’s creation. Wagga Wagga City Councillor Amelia Parkins said the track was evidence of what community members and Council could achieve together.
“I’d like to congratulate the Tarcutta Progress Association, in particular Treasurer Kathy Peel, for initially letting Council know the community wanted recreational spaces for their young people, and for the effort made in securing additional funding for the bike track,” Cr Parkins said. “It’s pleasing to see committed community members working with Council to create something like this track, which not only benefits local residents, but will help draw travellers and visitors into Tarcutta for years to come.” Tarcutta Progress Association Treasurer Kathy Peel applied for the grant funding after residents overwhelmingly responded in favour of a bike track when asked what they would
like to see in the town. Mrs Peel said she was pleased to have achieved the “enormous task”. “Working with Council has been good; I was always kept in the loop and always asked for my opinion,” Mrs Peel said. Now that the track is finished, the Tarcutta community is equally happy with the outcome. “Everyone loves it!” Mrs Peel said. “Parents have commented when they see me that their children love it and the school has used it several times already by taking the children out and utilising it during school hours as an activity. “The townspeople are just pleased to see improvements happening in the community.” Continued inside
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OFFICIALLY OPEN: (from left) Council Parks & Recreation Assets Officer Rob Owers, Tarcutta Progress Association President Sue Hardwick, Wagga Wagga City Councillor Amelia Parkins, and Tarcutta Progress Association Treasurer Kathy Peel with students from Tarcutta Public School.
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Wagga Wagga + Surrounds is welcoming the return of visitors to the region as the city continues to rejuvenate and grow its visitor offerings. Our destination is unique and welcoming, offering a diverse visitor experience with an authentic regional character. The city is making a comeback on visitation with traveller numbers now exceeding pre-pandemic rates. Local tourism businesses and organisations are being encouraged to sign up to an initiative to build on visitation to the Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Applications to join the Wagga Wagga Tourism Partner Program for 2022/23 officially opened on Wednesday 8 June 2022. Now in its seventh year, the program provides businesses and other organisations with an opportunity to work in collaboration with Wagga Wagga City Council to strengthen and promote tourism to the region, building on the 1.38 million visitors the city welcomes each year. Acting Destination and Events Coordinator Kimberly Parker said the city is growing quickly, bringing more travellers to our region.
“Regional road tripping is booming and now is a great time to take up this opportunity to jump on board the program and make the most of this momentum,” Ms Parker said. “We are seeing more visitors in the area who are staying in Wagga Wagga, exploring our attractions, and then extending their stay using our city as a base for exploration into our neighbouring regions.” Built on the success of last year’s program, Council’s Visitor Economy and Events team is planning a full calendar of industry events, marketing initiatives, and networking opportunities to support the Tourism Partner Program going forward. Knights Deli Managing Director Deanna McNaughton said her business has been part of the Tourism Partner Program for several years. “It gives us access to the latest local tourism and event initiatives including excellent marketing opportunities to build our brand within Wagga Wagga and beyond,” Ms McNaughton said. “It also enables us to collaborate with other likeminded local businesses for the greater benefit of the region.” The Tourism Partner Program
Wagga Wagga Tourism Partner Program 2022-23 Who is eligible to apply: Tourism businesses include the following types which cater for visitors: • Cafes and restaurants • Bars, breweries, wineries • Accommodation • Attractions • Tour and hire providers
• Health and wellbeing • Creative industries with bookable experiences and workshops • Other services that complement and cater for visitors. Tourism businesses and organisations within 120kms of the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area boundary are eligible for membership to this program.
Transformations: Art of the Scott Sisters at the Museum of the Riverina
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delivered a wide range of initiatives in 2021/22 including: - The Drive Way – a sevenpart docuseries major regional marketing campaign - A Very Wagga Christmas – retail gift guide, pop up stalls and Christmas video - development of digital content assets showcasing the breadth of attractions in the city + surrounds - industry events and familiarisation tours - development and delivery of printed guides and brochures across the city and surrounds. While applications are open year-round, those businesses who are interested in being included in the 2022/23 Wagga Wagga + Surrounds Visitor Guide are encouraged to sign-up before Monday 11 July 2022 to guarantee inclusion. For more information or to apply, head to visitwagga.com/ partners contact partners@ wagga.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 292 442. GET ON BOARD: (above from right) Council Visitor Economy and Events Officer Cassandra Farquharson, Knights Deli Managing Director Deanna McNaughton and Kristian Whybro from Kidsons Cycles discuss the benefits of the Tourism Partner Program.
LIFELONG PASSION: The work of the Scott sisters was so advanced their illustrations are still used by scientists today. The Museum of the Riverina is proud to present Transformations: Art of the Scott Sisters. On loan from the Australian Museum, this blockbuster exhibition showcases the works of two of Australia’s greatest scientific illustrators: Harriet and Helena Scott. On exhibition until 28 August, Transformations gives visitors the opportunity to understand and appreciate the pioneering works of the Scott sisters from both a scientific and artistic perspective. Located at the Museum of the Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers site, the exhibition is centred around reproductions of 39 exquisite watercolours by Harriet and Helena Scott exploring the lifecycles of Australian butterflies and moths, alongside animated projections and an expert interview. Harriet and Helena Scott produced the works during the 19th century, when women’s
participation in the scientific field was very limited. While they faced many challenges, their exemplary illustrations combined with meticulous diaries and notebooks gained them recognition in their field. This resulted in their receiving an honorary membership of the Entomological Society of NSW. Their work was so advanced that their illustrations are still used by scientists today. Manager of the Museum of the Riverina Luke Grealy said it was a pleasure to be able to bring the work of pioneering women like Harriet and Helena Scott to Wagga Wagga. “Not only are the artworks beautiful, they tell a story of perseverance in the face of adversity, ambition and lifelong passion,” Mr Grealy said. An exciting range of workshops based on the exhibition are available for visitors to explore, including embroidery, adult fingerpainting, watercolour
painting and more. The museum has also created a children’s activity zone with 3D puzzle making, stencil art and an origami butterfly station, with prizes for keen young entomologists, making it a perfect day out for the whole family. Thanks to a collaboration with Wagga Wagga City Library, the exhibition space has two microscopes for visitors to use. The Micro-eye Discovery microscope allows visitors to get up close and personal with real specimens of the butterfly lifecycle. The museum also invites visitors to bring in anything they want to see on a microscopic level with the Dino-Lite Digital microscope. Also in exhibition is Jack Mundey: Transforming the BLF. This exhibition celebrates the green ban movement, a worker community phenomenon that transformed the way people saw the urban and natural environment. The union, with Jack Mundey as the central figure, brought together artists, unions and community groups. Jack Mundey: Transforming the BLF will be on show until 24 July. Visitors are invited to step back in time and explore the history of Harriet and Helena Scott and the story of Jack Mundey and the movement he headed with these free exhibitions at the Museum of the Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers.
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Enlighten for Equity Sculptures unveiled at Riverside Precinct
‘Marrambidya’ Kildare Catholic College students, 2022 Red gum, steel
‘Yindyamarra’ Shepherd’s Park School students, 2022 Spotted gum, iron, stainless steel
CONNECTING TO CULTURE: Members of the Dulbinya Dance Group for Holy Trinity Primary School perform the Emu Dance during the official opening of the Enlighten for Equity Sculptures.
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS: The Governor of NSW Her Excellency the Hon. Margaret Beazley AC QC addresses attendees at the Enlighten for Equity Sculptures opening ceremony.
The Enlighten for Equity – Youth Led Participatory Industrial Design and Lighting Project was part of Wagga Wagga City Council’s delivery of the Wagga Women’s Health Centre partnership DVproject:2650 – a primary prevention initiative aiming to reduce domestic and family violence in the city of Wagga Wagga. The five sculptures create an equity walk within the Wagga Beach Riverside Precinct, starting near the entrance to the main carpark, and winding along the pathways to the new regionally significant playground and through the open spaces. Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout said he was delighted to have joined Her Excellency Margaret Beazley in officially unveiling the Enlighten for Equity Sculptures. “It is wonderful to see this important collaborative project come to fruition,” Cr Tout said. “Enlighten for Equity brought together creativity and education by working with primary and high school students from across Wagga Wagga. “We had almost 850 primary school students and more than 100 high school students involved in creating these beautiful and moving sculptures. “When you are walking through the Wagga Beach Riverside Precinct, I encourage you to stop and take a few minutes to look at each sculpture and reflect on the themes and messages they convey about the connection between community, equity and respect, and positive and respectful relationships.” Council’s Equity team and artist in residence Juanita
McLachlan engaged with students from 18 local primary schools, who developed posters reflecting what equity and respect meant to them and the Wagga Wagga community. The primary school concepts were then given to design and technology students and teachers from five high schools who were tasked to transform the ideas into 3D mock-ups. One design was chosen from each high school; Kildare Catholic College, Shepherd’s Park School, Mount Austin High School, Wagga Wagga High School, and Mater Dei Catholic College. Council managed the production and installation of the standalone lighted sculptures. Director Community Janice Summerhayes said Enlighten for Equity was an important project for young people in our community. “Through the DVproject:2650, young people have indicated to us how strongly they feel about addressing issues of domestic and family violence,” Ms Summerhayes said. “These sculptures reflect their ideas on what positive relationships look like, how we respect each other at home and in the community. “I really am pleased to see that these young people’s ideas have now come to life for everybody to enjoy and reflect on at Riverside for years to come.” The Enlighten for Equity project was funded by NSW Government (Stronger Country Communities Round 3) in partnership with the overall DVproject:2650. For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ equitysculptures
‘Untitled’ Mater Dei Catholic College students, 2022 Red gum, steel, concrete
'The Meeting Place’ Mount Austin High School students, 2022 Red gum, concrete
‘Untitled’ Wagga Wagga High School students, 2022 Stainless steel, aluminium
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MAKING TRACKS: Students from Tarcutta Public School braved the chilly weather to get out and about on the newly completed jump and pump track.
Team effort: new bike track
From front page Parks & Recreation Assets Officer Rob Owers said the desire for a track in Tarcutta had been noted in Council’s development of the Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy 2040. “The Tarcutta community let us know they wanted recreational spaces for their young people, so this track is a result of that feedback,” Mr Owers said. The design of the track was also a team effort, with Mr Owers and Tarcutta community members working together to achieve the final layout. “We wanted to make sure a whole range of ages would be able to ride the track,” Mr Owers said. “The outside 140-metre track is a hot mix pump line with rollers, berms and table-top jumps that nearly anyone can ride, from a three-year-old to an adult, and is perfect for skateboarders, scooters,
and all kinds of bikes. It has a bit of slope so it’s easy to get some speed up. “Down the middle we have two dirt jump lines, one easier and one harder, with a series of tabletop jumps up to 1200 mm high. Both have a berm that turn them into a slip lane, so riders can safely slipstream back onto the outside track. We’ve also got little berms that help you generate pace to get up the hill, which makes the uphill section fun. “Whether you’re on a scooter with 4 inch wheels or a mountain bike with 29 inch wheels, it’s fun to roll around, and it’s fantastic to see the kids out here having a good time.” The $127,000 Tarcutta Bike Jump and Pump Track was funded by the NSW Government ClubGRANTS Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program ($87,000) and Wagga Wagga City Council ($40,000).
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Pearson Street and Dobney Avenue on track
to be finished by midnext week, weather permitting,” Mr Faulkner said. “Both roundabouts will be closed to through traffic from 6pm to 6am as the works are carried out with detours in place. Motorists should expect delays and plan for them in advance if possible. “The last phase will involve laying the final seal along the length of Pearson Street and at the NIGHT WORKS: crews milled out the existing road roundabouts over four pavement along Pearson Street. night shifts. “I think motorists have The $5.6 million rehabilitation of Dobney Avenue and Pearson Street is currently on already noticed an improvement in the ride quality of the road since the night works track for completion by the end of June, began and that will only get better once despite the wet start to winter. Night works began on Pearson Street on the whole project is complete.” The Dobney Avenue section of the 19 May, with crews milling out the existing road pavement in 100 metre segments on project was completed in May. Dunns Road Upgrade alternate sides of the road, starting at the Edward Street roundabout end. The inclement weather has impacted Council’s Director Infrastructure Services Phase 2 of the Dunns Road Upgrade, with work temporarily on hold due to the wet Warren Faulkner said the last 100 metre conditions. section of the thick asphalt base course was completed on Wednesday night (8 Council's Director Projects Silas Darby June). said the earthworks, which started in early May, involve removing existing top layers “Work is now being carried out on the of the unsealed road, exposing the natural base course at the two roundabouts ground underneath. near Bunnings, and that’s expected
“When you start working this type of material in the wet, it just turns to slop and you’re really being counterproductive if you try to continue to work on it,” Mr Darby said. “We made the decision to pause the work and we are going to stay off it for a couple of weeks and wait until we get some dry weather back. “What is fortunate though is that we had finished upgrading the cross-drainage, so we’ve had no flows over the road, so damage to the road surface due to rain has been minimal.” Stage 1 of the Dunns Road project comprises three steps: •P hase 1 – Upgrade of the stormwater drainage – completed •P hase 2 – Earthworks, which involve removing existing top layers of the road and then replacing these layers, using GPS enabled graders – underway • Phase 3 – Sealing the entire length of Dunns Road – pending. Mr Darby is confident that despite these impacts the completion of Stage 1 will occur in December 2022. Stages 2 and 3 of the upgrade, which involve intersection improvements at either end of Dunns Road, rely on elements determined by external agencies. For more information about both upgrades, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ projects
Council roadworks update Current works • Pearson Street and Dobney Avenue rehabilitation • Dunns Road upgrade • Holbrook Road upgrade – 900m south of Burrandana Road – initial seal complete • Two sections of Red Hill Road – line marking to be completed Upcoming activities for 2022/23 financial year • Old Narrandera Road • Gregadoo Road • Lord Baden Powell Drive • Bakers Lane • Inglewood Road • Copland Street • Lloyd Road • Nagle Street • Macleay Street • Bomen Road
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New acquisition expands Museum’s Tichborne collection
A GREAT FIND: Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society President Geoff Burch, Museum Curator Michelle Maddison and Charles Sturt University Art Historian Dr Sam Bowker with The Last Man on the Tichborne Jury. With a touch of luck, a lot of
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perseverance and the support of the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society, the Museum of the Riverina has been able to acquire a rare object to add to its significant Tichborne collection. The Last Man on the Tichborne Jury was painted by well-known British caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank (17921878). The Great Tichborne Trials of the 1870s made the town of Wagga Wagga famous all around the world. Local butcher Tom Castro claimed he was the longlost Sir Roger Tichborne, the heir to a fortune in Hampshire, England. His
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claim led a Civil trial [1871-1872] followed by a Criminal trial [18731874] for perjury in the civil matter. Museum Curator Michelle Maddison said the trials received extensive coverage in newspapers and journals in the United Kingdom and Australia. “George Cruickshank is one of those names as a satirical cartoonist who is quite well-known for that era,” Ms Maddison said. “The Museum of the Riverina’s Tichborne collection includes a carte de visite – a type of small photograph – of the painting which had been originally sold as a souvenir during the Tichborne trials. “We hadn’t realised the original painting still existed and it was only through good fortune that we became aware it was going to be put up for sale.”
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That good fortune came in the form of Charles Sturt University Art Historian Dr Sam Bowker, who saw The Last Man on the Tichborne Jury listed in a catalogue from Jarndyce Books, London, for a sale to be held in New York. “This popped up and I thought ‘there’s no better place for this than Wagga Wagga’,” Dr Bowker said. “The Tichborne Trials remain a subject of interest for contemporary artists in the Riverina and beyond and it states something of the place of Wagga Wagga in the global community.” The Museum of the Riverina and the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society shared the $8,000 cost to secure the rare artwork. Wagga Wagga & District SPEAKING IN TONGUES Thu 16, Fri 17 Jun, 7.30pm to 9.30pm CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St. civictheatre.com.au SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Thu 16 Jun, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au THURSDAY TRIVIA Thu 16 Jun, 7.30pm Thirsty Crow Brewery,153 Fitzmaurice St, thirstycrow.com.au FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZAS, MATES GULLY CAFE Fri 17 Jun, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Mates Gully Café, 38 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241 HILARY GEDDES QUARTET Fri 17 Jun, 7.30pm to 10pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. thecuriousrabbit.com.au
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Historical Society President Geoff Burch said the society was pleased to support the purchase. “This event (the Tichborne Trials) was unique in making the name Wagga Wagga internationally recognisable,” Mr Burch said. “Opportunities to acquire Tichborne collectibles are few and far between. They are rare items.” The museum holds a significant collection of Tichborne material, including one of the few sets of plaster figurines created during the Tichborne trials and a full set of the Trial at Bar volumes, which belonged to the claimant’s Wagga Wagga based solicitor William Gibbes. It is also home to the large painting of the trial which belongs to the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery collection and hangs in the Historic Council Chambers.
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