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First Printed Saturday 12 February 2022 | Issue #382
BIG GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The hottest tickets in town went on sale this week as Wagga Wagga gets set to again host the Canberra Raiders in a National Rugby League blockbuster later this year. The Raiders will play a Round 5 home game against Melbourne Storm at McDonalds Park on Saturday 9 April 2022, kicking off at 3pm. Continued inside
BOOK YOUR SPOT: Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Dallas Tout and Canberra Raiders' halfback Sam Williams announce the ticket launch for the NRL clash between the Green Machine and Melbourne Storm at McDonalds Park on 9 April this year.
Help shape our All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan Council is seeking the community’s input on the review and update of the All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026, which was formerly named the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021. An online survey was launched on Monday (7 February) as part of the community consultation process. The All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 will assist Council to understand and prioritise infrastructure, services and programs to increase wellbeing, connectedness and quality of life for people living with all abilities in our community. Social Planning Coordinator Sarah Lehman is encouraging residents to have
their say on what they would like to see incorporated into the new plan. “Council recognises we all have a role to play in becoming a more inclusive and accessible community,” Ms Lehman said. “This survey is an important step for people living with all abilities in our community. “It will assist us to understand what life is currently like for individuals, families and carers and to identify what needs to change to support employment, education, programs and services.” The survey aims to obtain a broad understanding of current individual and community needs in relation to four key areas including: • community attitudes towards disability • how to ensure Wagga Wagga is a liveable community • improving access to mainstream services • increasing access to meaningful employment. “The questions in the survey are designed to get insight into what it’s
currently like living in Wagga Wagga and enables individuals, their family or carer to provide feedback on their unique experiences,” Ms Lehman said. “It also looks to identify aspirations for different facets of life, such as employment, recreation, programs and service provision for all abilities community members that will go toward improving access and inclusion for all. “The results of the survey, along with other community consultation currently underway, will inform the priority actions to be reported in the All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 so Wagga Wagga is a liveable community for all abilities individuals, their families and carers." The online survey is open now for feedback and closes on Monday 4 April 2022. For more information about the review and to take the survey, please visit connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/aaiap22 or contact Sarah Lehman, Social Planning Coordinator on 1300 292 442.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Social Planning Coordinator Sarah Lehman encourages residents to help shape Wagga Wagga City Council’s All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan by taking the online survey.
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Get your tickets for Raiders v Storm NRL clash From front page Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Dallas Tout said the Raiders’ commitment to bring their third game in four years to Wagga Wagga was a strong reflection of the partnership the club and the city have forged in recent times. “This regional game has developed into one of the most anticipated events on our calendar in recent years which is fantastic for local residents and also the broader Riverina community who love to support the Raiders in Wagga Wagga,” Cr Tout said. “We had to call off the 2020 fixture due to the uncertainty of the pandemic and last year’s game went ahead with limited numbers due to restrictions. “This year we’re hoping to have greater capacity available which will be terrific
for the community and also the players who I’m sure enjoy playing to a packed crowd … and that’s something we want to deliver this year if possible. “Get online, get your tickets and lock in 9 April for a day of rugby league action between two great clubs with strong traditions and links to the Riverina.” Cr Tout also reminded rugby league supporters that the city’s FUSION22 multicultural festival was being held on the evening of 9 April and was a fantastic opportunity for footy fans to extend their stay and get along to this event. “We’re a very diverse and inclusive city and the FUSION festival of live music, street food and culture represents what that means to us,” Cr Tout said. Raiders’ CEO Don Furner said the club is looking forward to returning to Wagga Wagga and rewarding their many
Riverina supporters with an NRL game in their own backyard. “The past few years have been tough and we’ve all adapted to the challenges, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to bring one of our games to Wagga,” Mr Furner said. “We’re moving forward, hopefully towards better times away from the pandemic, and our club is keen to play our part in that recovery. “We look forward to the Wagga fixture; there’s a great vibe around the city which just adds to the strong relationship we have forged with the region. “A game against the Storm doesn’t get much better … it should be a great game at a great venue in front of a great crowd.” General public tickets are available through ticketek.com.au
STANDING ROOM ONLY: A sell-out crowd gathered at McDonalds Park on 9 May 2021 to watch the Raiders play the Newcastle Knights.
In the works! Dunns Road upgrade set to begin Work on the $8.3 million project to seal and upgrade Dunns Road on Wagga Wagga’s southern outskirts is set to get underway later this month. The works are scheduled to start on Monday 21 February 2022 and are expected to be completed by end of June, weather permitting. This phase of the project will cover the approximately five-kilometre length of the road between the intersections with the Olympic Highway at the western end and Holbrook Road at the eastern end. The intersections themselves will be upgraded at a later date. Wagga Wagga City Council Senior Project Manager Silas Darby said this phase of the project will involve upgrading the existing 2.8-kilometre sealed section and sealing the remaining 2.2 kilometres of unsealed road. “The works will use a computerised grading system with 3-dimensional technologies to replace the existing road and seal the unsealed sections of the road,” Mr Darby said. “Cross road drainage will be improved, wire rope barriers and w-beams will be installed and the surface, once sealed, will be line marked. “During the work, the road will be closed to
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Meet young Richard. This two-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier is very energetic and will require some lead training and a patient owner. Richard (Impound No: D0043) is available for adoption for $301, which includes, de-sexing, vaccination, worming, microchipping, lifetime registration and an ID tag. Contact our team at the Shelter on 6971 4651 to inquire about adopting Richard or any of his canine or feline friends. FUR FACT: When out in public with your furry best friend, he/she must be secured on a lead and be under the effective control of a competent person (16 years or older), unless you are at one of our Off Leash areas. If you would like a map of the off leash areas, you can grab one from the Civic Centre or Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, or look online: wagga.nsw.gov.au/services/pets-and-animals/off-leash-dog-areas R251000208
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PRESENTS MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL Sat 12 Feb, 2pm to 4.30pm, 7.30pm to 10pm & Fri 18 Feb 7.30pm to 10pm
Civic Theatre, Burns Way. W: civictheatre.com.au/ whatson/mamma-mia!the-musical COLLAGE WORKSHOP Sat 12 Feb, 2pm to 5pm
Middlemost, 45 Tompson St. W: middlemost.com. au/workshops
through traffic and detours will be in place, but residents and businesses will maintain access. “We understand the closure will cause some inconvenience for motorists who use the road as a short cut between Wagga Wagga and the townships of Uranquinty, The Rock and the Australian Army base at Kapooka. “However, once completed, the upgrade will improve road safety, traffic flow, and provide a more direct route to the city’s southern suburbs from the Olympic Highway.” A separate program in conjunction with Transport NSW is to construct a right-hand turn lane at the Olympic Highway and Dunns Road intersection. Tenders have gone out for this work. Construction of a roundabout at the Holbrook Road and Dunns Road intersection will be subject to receiving black spot funding. The Dunns Road upgrade project is funded by the Federal Government ($5.8 million) and Wagga Wagga City Council ($2.5 million). Upgrade works will be carried out between 7am to 6pm on weekdays. For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ projects
44 Johnston St. W: events.humanitix.com/ mona-women-s-writingworkshop-v2 SECONDARY STUDENT ART CLASSES Mon 14 Feb, 4pm to 5.30pm
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. W: events. humanitix.com/secondaryschool-artspaceterm-1-2022 ART CLASSES WITH LEIGH HEWITT Mon 14 Feb 6pm to 8pm
WAGGA WAGGA ROAD RUNNERS – SATURDAY RUNS Sat 12 Feb, 7.30am
THE CURIOUS MUSIC FEST V7 Sat 12 Feb, 3pm to 6pm
Marrambidya Wetlands, Narrung St. W: waggaroadrunners.com
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. W: events. humanitix.com/thecurious-music-fest-v7
DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY Sat 12 Feb, 8am to 12pm
LIVE GIG @ THE RSL – AJ THE UNROMANTIC & TY VALENTINES EVENING Sat 12 Feb, 7pm Mon 14 Feb 6pm to 8pm
Cnr Shaw & Albury Sts. Ph: 0411 417 956
Wagga RSL Club, Cnr Kincaid & Dobbs Sts. Ph: 6921 3624
WOLLUNDRY SATURDAY MARKETS Sat 12 Feb, 8am to 1pm
LIVE LOCAL MUSIC – MILLIE & HARRY Sat 12 Feb, 7.30pm
Civic Centre Precinct, Burns Way. Ph: 0488 102 835
The Thirsty Crow, 153 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 69217470
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. W: events. humanitix.com/beginnerspainting-class-with-leighhewitt
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. W: events. humanitix.com/theunromantic-valentines-day WAGGA SOCIAL NETBALL Wed 16 Feb, 10am
Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St. E: caronne@ scvella.id.au
thirstycrow.com.au/ eventsAUSSIE NIGHTMARKETS Fri 18 Feb, 4pm to 10pm
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. facebook.com/ vents/1288097881640574 SCONVERSATION Fri 18 Feb, 5pm to 8pm
Civic Theatre, Burns Way. W: civictheatre.com.au/ whatson/sconversations FRIDAY NIGHTS – SUMMER MIX Fri 18 Feb, 6pm to 9.30pm
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Lawns, Morrow St. W: waggaartgallery.com.au/ whats-on/programs-andevents/fridaynights STARRY NIGHT ART WORKSHOP Fri 18 Feb, 6pm
The Little Yellow House Studio, 41 Tompson St. W: thelittleyellowhouseart. com.au/event-details/ starry-night-art-workshop POETRY READING AND OPEN MIC WITH LES Fri 18 Feb, 7pm to 10pm
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. W: events. humanitix.com/poetryRIVERINA PRODUCERS reading-and-open-mic-18MARKET Thu 17 Feb, 1pm to 6.30pm february LIVE GIG @ THE RSL – com.au/e/burnout-bashThe Wagga Wagga Beach, Wagga Wagga for-brad-ticketsJohnston St. W: facebook. Showgrounds, Bourke St. AMANDA LONG Ph: 0428 263 297 Fri 18 Feb, 7pm com/lucidkombicafe LADYSMITH TOURIST Wagga RSL Club, Cnr PRIMARY STUDENT ART RAILWAY OPEN DAY PRESERVES – RELISH, Kincaid & Dobbs Sts. Ph: CLASSES TERM 2 Sat 12 Feb, 10am to 2pm JAM & PICKLE Thu 17 Feb, 4pm to 5.30pm 6921 3624 Ladysmith Railway Station, Sun 13 Feb, 10am to 2pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Ladysmith. Ph: 0458 263 Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Johnston St. events. /waggaevents 443 Pl. W: foodiam.com.au/ humanitix.com/primarycalendar/2022 For event organising and OPEN STUDIO GALLERY students-art-classespromotion support, contact Sat 12 Feb, 10am to 3pm MONA MAGAZINE term-1-2022 Art Studio Gallery, 11 Council’s events unit: CURIOUS WRITING THURSDAY TRIVIA Small St. Ph: 0413 786 WORKSHOP FOR events@wagga.nsw.gov.au Thu 17 Feb, 7.30pm 209 WOMEN V3 or 1300 292 442 Mon - Fri. Thirsty Crow Brewery, Sun 13 Feb, 9am to 2pm visitwagga.com BIDGEE THEATRE 153 Fitzmaurice St, W: The Curious Rabbit, PRODUCTIONS BURNOUT BASH FOR BRAD SHOW & SHINE Sat 12 Feb, 9.30am to 2pm
LUCID KOMBI X YOGA WITH BEC WAGGA BEACH POP UP 72 Cloughs Road, Sun 13 Feb, 8.30am to Yarragundry. W: eventbrite. 12pm
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Traffic changes for Touch titles at Jubilee Park Wagga Wagga is just one week away from hosting the fourth annual NSW Touch Association’s (NSWTA) Junior State Cup Southern Conference. Players and spectators from across southern parts of the state will be back at the Jubilee Park precinct from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 February for the carnival. Wagga Wagga City Council’s Strategic Recreation Officer Peter Cook said there will be changed traffic conditions around Jubilee Park over the three-day carnival. “Residents and motorists in the Jubilee Park area can expect some lane closures and detours with higher than normal traffic movements at certain stages of the day,” Mr Cook said. “Red Hill Road will be open to west-bound traffic only between the Bourke Street and Glenfield Road roundabouts, while a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit will be in effect along that stretch of road. “Council will have traffic management personnel in place at major intersections and signage in the area to assist the flow of traffic. “We expect there will be some challenges on the Friday as it
clashes with work and school traffic, but we hope motorists are patient and understand that an event of this size is bringing significant economic benefit to the city.” NSWTA and Wagga Wagga City Council have planned to ensure a COVID-safe environment is provided at the carnival, with a format similar to the 2021 event. “Each day will be divided into four sections under an ‘arriveplay-leave’ format, with a oneand-a-half-hour break before the next group of games begin,” Mr Cook said. “That structure will reduce the number of players and parents/ supporters on site at any one time. “From a traffic point-of-view that makes it flow a bit better and gives people time to get there before their games, find a park, play or watch the games and then leave before the next group comes in.” Motorists are also advised to take care in the area due to more pedestrian traffic expected. See the Jubilee Park traffic management plan at wagga.nsw. gov.au/roadclosures
Traffic changes include: • Red Hill Road will be closed to east-bound traffic between the Glenfield Road and Bourke Street roundabouts, with detours via Bruce Street. • Bourke Street between Bourkelands Drive and Red Hill Road roundabout will be
closed to non-event traffic, with detours via Berembee Road, Bourkelands Drive and Holbrook Road. • Road closures will be in place from 6am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday and 6am to 3pm on Sunday. Detours will be signposted.
Riverside Stage 2 transformation taking shape Work on Stage 2 of Wagga Wagga City Council’s Riverside project is progressing. The precinct stretching from the beach carpark through to the former St Michael’s Oval is being transformed into a large multipurpose public recreation space. Council Project Manager Srivalli Miah said the regionally significant playground, designed by Moduplay, is more than 85 per cent complete. “Most of the key equipment has been installed in the all-abilities adventure play space, and the soft fall and landscaping are being installed over the next few weeks,” Ms Miah said. “Concrete works for the shared path and
pavement, along with the tiered seating works near the new kiosk are progressing, and the internal fit out is underway on the new amenities block. “The new main stage, which will cater for a wide range of events, is also taking shape, with the structural steel frames installed and block work and slabs for the stage also in progress.” The overall Riverside Stage 2 project is being funded by NSW Government’s Restart NSW, the Federal Government’s Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Fund and Council. It is expected to be completed by the end of April 2022, weather permitting.
Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 6 March For over 30 years community groups, schools, businesses and individuals have been picking up litter to promote a healthy and safe environment for everyone as part of Clean Up Australia Day. More than 19 million Australians have volunteered their time since the event launched in 1990. Step up and select a spot you’d love to spruce up in 2022. Register your activity online at cleanup.org.au. A clean-up kit including bags and gloves will be mailed to you. Please note that due to health and safety risks roadsides are ineligible to be registered.
For more information visit:
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MOWING REPORT 14 - 18 February 2022
For the week commencing Monday 14 February 2022, we’ll be mowing in the following locations:
• Ashmont • Central Wagga Wagga • Glenfield • Humula Park • Kooringal • Lake Albert
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Oura Red Hill Road Rocky Hill Tarcutta Tatton Tolland Turvey Park
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Upgrades in store for Glenfield Road Animal Shelter The Glenfield Road Animal Shelter will soon benefit from an upgrade which will include the installation of a boom gate and a concrete exercise area with shade sails. Wagga Wagga City Council Animal Welfare Supervisor Julie McPhail said the switch from a grassed exercise area to a concrete surface would improve hygiene and help prevent the outbreak and spread of canine parvovirus – a serious and highly contagious disease that can survive in soil and on surfaces for long periods of time. “Parvovirus affects unvaccinated puppies and dogs, and many of the animals we receive have an unknown vaccination history, so we don’t always know what we’re putting out in the yard,” Ms McPhail said. “We want to ensure all our animals are safe while they’re with us, and part of our duty of care is to provide them with a safe and clean area to exercise in. “We’ll be able to disinfect the concrete exercise yard and keep the dogs safe from contamination,
and the shade sails will give the dogs adequate shade away from the summer weather. “Of course, all our rehomed pets are vet-checked, microchipped, desexed, wormed and lifetime-registered.” Boom gates will be installed to help direct community members to the shelter’s designated parking area. “Even though we have quite a few signs, we still often find members of the public parked in staff areas, looking a bit lost,” Ms McPhail said. “The boom gates will help keep the public and work areas separate and also help ensure community safety.” The $70,000 upgrades ($51,000 for the concrete exercise area and shade sails, and $19,000 for the boom gate installation) will be funded by additional income received from dog and cat registrations during the 2021/22 financial year. The upgrade is underway, and due for completion by the end of June 2022. For more information about pets and animals, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ animals
SAFE AND CLEAN (above): Animal Welfare Officer Marianne Burrows gives Ruby, a female 2-year-old Koolie, some free time in one of the shelter’s concrete exercise yards. SHADE UNDERWAY (left): The shelter’s grassed exercise yard will be concreted, making the surface easy to disinfect and protect dogs from contamination which can remain in soil for long periods of time. Work has begun to erect shade sails over the yard, which will keep the animals cool in summer.
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Vacancies Executive Assistant
Remuneration: $2,588.60 gpf + super Enquiries: Warren Faulkner on 02 6926 9402 Closing date: Wednesday 16 February 2022
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Operator
Remuneration: $2,123.58 gpf + super Enquiries: Mathew Windle on 02 6926 9163 or 0437 701 447 Closing date: Friday 18 February 2022
Sewer / Stormwater Labourer
Three (3) Permanent Positions Available Remuneration: $1,959.04 gpf + super Enquiries: Kamahl Leonard on 02 6971 4647 or 0417 906 734 Closing date: Monday 21 February 2022
Truck Driver
Remuneration: $1,959.04 gpf + super Enquiries: Andrew Oliver on 0419 289 921 Closing date: Friday 25 February 2022
Apprentice Plumber / Drainer
Remuneration: $1,456.20 gpf + super Enquiries: Kamahl Leonard on 02 6971 4647 or 0417 906 734 Closing date: Monday 28 February 2022
Oasis Senior Lifeguard
Remuneration: $2,167.92 gpf + super Enquiries: Taileigh King on 02 6926 9382 or 0431 322 615 Closing date: Monday 28 February 2022 Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer
To view these opportunities and apply, visit:
wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs
Contact us 1300 292 442 council@wagga.nsw.gov.au www.wagga.nsw.gov.au Civic Centre, cnr Baylis & Morrow sts PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
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Fines apply for illegal dumping in public areas – as much as $250 for individuals or $900 for businesses. If you have unwanted items that are no longer usable, please take them to the Gregadoo Waste Management Facility or one of our rural transfer stations. Tip fees are very reasonable, especially compared to the potential penalty if you are caught illegally dumping. Hard waste collection service If you have Council-issued bins that are emptied every week/fortnight, you're eligible for one free hard waste collection each year. We'll come to your property and collect up to two cubic metres of hard waste for you. You can book your free hard waste collection online at wagga.nsw.gov. au/waste or by calling Council’s waste contractor JJ Richards on (02) 5942 6150.
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Public Notices
Reason: Closed for rehabilitation works. Access to local residential traffic only.
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE (NORTHCOTT PARADE – ROAD REHABILITATION)
Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Roads: Red Hill Rd between Bourke St and Glenfield Rd Bourke St between Red Hill Rd and Bourkelands Dr. Arrangement: Closed to normal traffic. Access permitted for event traffic. Duration: 6am to 7pm 18th, 19th and 20th February 2022 Reason: Touch Football Championship event at Jubilee Park
Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Northcott Parade (from Walteela Avenue to Phillip Avenue) Date: 7 February to 14 February 2022 Duration: 7am – 6pm each day, weather permitting
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of changes in conditions along: Road: Dunns Road Date: 21 February to 30 June, 2022 Duration: 24 hours, 7 days a week Reason: Road upgrade. Detours will be in place. Access to residents only.
Peter Thompson, General Manager
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