Council News #337 - 20 March 2021 by Wagga Wagga City Council

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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 20 MARCH 2021

Issue No: 337

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Outback action at the beach They’re young, fit and full of fun. They’re Wagga Wagga’s first wave of Outback Lifesavers and are taking water safety education at the river to a new level. The group of about 80 youngsters aged between 8 and 13 years will graduate in a few weeks and become the state’s first official Outback Lifesavers. See full story on page 4.

PADDLE POWER: One of Wagga Wagga’s first Outback Lifesavers Harvi Angel shows plenty of enthusiasm in the paddleboard exercise at Wagga Beach recently.

Raiders commit to 2022 NRL game Wagga Wagga City Council and Canberra Raiders this week shored up their longterm partnership and confirmed another National Rugby League premiership game will be played in the city next year.

and Knights members on Friday 19 March. Tickets for the general public will be on sale from 9am Saturday 20 March. The Raiders will play Newcastle Knights at McDonald’s Park on Saturday 8 May 2021 with ticket sales for the muchanticipated match available for purchase online through Ticketek. Cr Conkey confirmed the ground capacity for this COVID-safe event is currently capped at 6,495 people. This number may change closer to game day if restrictions are altered. “This is an extraordinary coup for the city … to see the Green Machine rolling back into Raiders’ Chief Executive Officer Don Furner Wagga Wagga this year, and now secured for and Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr next year as well, is a great thrill for us all,” Greg Conkey OAM also announced tickets Cr Conkey said. for this year’s game will go on sale to Raiders

“Our city’s relationship with the Raiders continues to grow and strengthen which means Wagga Wagga, indeed the entire region, will once again be the big winners when top-class rugby league lands on our doorstep. “The benefits for rugby league and sports fans across the Riverina is just one component of this deal. There are major flow-on effects for local businesses that can capitalise on these major events which bring more people into the city.” Cr Conkey said the Raiders’ continued commitment to Wagga Wagga showed there was a genuine partnership between the club and the city which had the potential to grow over many more years. Continued on page 2.

Weekly waste tip Soiled and unsoiled tissues, serviettes and paper towel can go in the weekly green lid bin collection.

DONE DEAL: Canberra Raiders’ CEO Don Furner and Wagga Wagga Mayor Cr Greg Conkey at this week’s announcement to bring another NRL game to the city in 2022.

Mix of jazz + hoops feature at Gallery’s ‘Late Night’ Late Night returns to the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery on Friday 26 March, this time showcasing local jazz musicians Moto, with support from singer-songwriter Catseye Parish. The evening is being presented by the Young Creative Collective, which comprises emerging creatives aged between 18 and 26. Youth Project Officer Maryanne Gray said it will be a great opportunity to get out and enjoy a night full of local live music. “After the huge success of the first Late Night at the

Gallery earlier in the year, we are excited to host a laid-back evening of live jazz and indierock music,” Ms Gray said. “Pack a rug and picnic bag and unwind to the sounds of jazz or grab a hoop and join in the hoola fun with Dizzy Dilemma and Hooley Dooley, while savouring some dumplings or sipping on a nonalcoholic cider from the food and drinks stalls.” The event will be held on the Gallery lawns from 6pm-9pm and is free, but due to COVID restrictions, bookings are essential via waggaartgallery. com.au/programs

IN THE GROOVE: Moto members (from left) Liam Perry, Austin Bellany and Declan Lucas along with Eilidh Lucas (not pictured) are set to bring their brand of jazz-fusion to Late Night at the Gallery

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Biodiversity Bite Cats are beautiful companions, but they also have the potential to harm native animals. Researchers indicate Australian cats kill over 200 million native birds, reptiles and mammals each year. Keep your pet and our wildlife safe by keeping your cat within your property, especially between dusk and dawn. Keeping your cat contained also reduces risk of injury to your beloved pet through fights, attacks or vehicle accidents.

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From page 1. “We had to make the very tough decision not to play last year’s game in Wagga Wagga due to the pandemic, and that decision was supported by the Raiders who have never faltered in their support and commitment to us,” Cr Conkey said. “They’re back this year and to commit to 2022 speaks volumes for the club and I want to personally thank CEO Don Furner and his team for recognising how important it is to have these games brought to the regions.” Mr Furner said the Raiders value their partnership with Wagga Wagga and welcomed the opportunity to play another game at McDonald’s Park in 2022. “The facilities in Wagga are fantastic and keep getting better with the help of a very

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Library Assistant (Circulation & Facility)

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Operator

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Sat 20 Mar, 6pm to 10.30pm Borambola Wines, 1734 Sturt Hwy. Ph: 0411 255198

TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL WAGGA WAGGA

Sat 20 Mar to Mon 22 Mar, various times Forum 6 Cinemas, 77 Trail St. Ph: 8220 6600

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Sat 20 Mar, 9am to 1pm Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sydney St. Ph: 0477472154

OUTDOOR YOGA – ALIGNED BY ALANNA Sat 20 Mar,

Sun 21 Mar, 10am to 2.30pm Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay St. Ph: 0412 439 455

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committed rugby league community in the city,” Mr Furner said. “We value a very strong supporter base in the Riverina and it’s not a hard decision for us to commit to the Wagga game because everyone there wants to make it happen and can’t do enough for our club, which is very much appreciated. “We’ve had a great start to the new season and hopefully we can build on that form and put on a terrific game against the Knights for all of our Riverina supporters. I’d urge everyone to get in early to secure their tickets as demand will be high.” Kick-off for the NRL match is 3pm, with a NSW Cup curtain raiser between the Raiders and Knights starting at 12.40pm.

HIGH TEA

Sun 21 Mar, 2pm to 5pm Borambola Wines, 1734 Sturt Hwy. Ph: 0411 255 198

THE CURIOUS MUSIC FEST V2

Sun 21 Mar, 3pm to 6pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. Ph: 6921 5391

SUNDAY ART CLASS FOR KIDS Sun 21 Mar. De Lew Designs Studios, 80 Butterbush Rd. Ph: 0405 072 464

MONDAY NIGHT VISUAL ART TASTER CLASS

Mon 22 Mar, 6.30pm to 8.30pm De Lew Designs Studios, 80 Butterbush Rd. Ph: 0405 072 464

EVENING ART WORKSHOP SCREENPRINTING Tue 23 Mar, 6.30pm to 8.30pm De Lew Designs Studios, Cadell Pl, 171 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 0405 072 464

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Wed 24 Mar, 6pm to 8pm Movement Remedies, 8 Gurwood St. Ph: 0412 820 699

RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET Thu 25 Mar,

1pm to 6.30pm Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. Ph: 0428 263 297

EVENING ADULTS ART CLASS – FINGER PAINTING Thu 25 Mar, 6.30pm to 8.30pm De Lew Designs Studios, 80 Butterbush Rd. Ph: 0405 072 464

THURSDAY TRIVIA Thu 25 Mar, 7.30 to 9.30pm Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice St. Ph:6921 7470

POP UP PICNIC

Fri 26 Mar, 6pm to 9pm Victory Memorial Garden, Morrow St. Ph: 1300 100 122

FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZAS

Fri 26 Mar, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Mates Gully Café, 38 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241

MIRUSIA: A SALUTE TO THE SEEKERS AND CLASSICS Fri 26 Mar, 7.30pm to 9.45pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688

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Lunchbreak in a laneway: renewing public spaces

Wagga Wagga City Council is continuing to revitalise the city’s unused spaces as part of the NSW Government’s Places to Love program with the recent renewal of three CBD laneways. The Myer laneway, alongside Civic Apartments, has been reimagined as the perfect spot for lunch with an artistic floral arch, festoon lighting, and an installation of pink, red and grey recycled milkcrates which double as seating. A series of local musicians will be performing for lunch goers in the laneway each Thursday and Friday between 12– 2pm for the next month, finishing up on Friday 9 April. The Fitzmaurice Street laneway, between ABC Riverina and Eastern Riverina Arts, is being turned into a beautiful nightscape, featuring a collaborative artwork between local projection artist Andrew Hagan and sculptor Vicki Luke. The work entitled SIGNAL, which will commence on Monday, is an

interactive nightscape projection responding to physical movement in the spaces. The projection will be complemented by sculptural works throughout the adjoining garden space, including chandeliers and lanterns made from recycled materials. The artworks will also have a practical application by lighting the laneway which is often used to access the Barrand Street carpark by evening diners. Wonderland Lane, located alongside Aussie Home Loans, has been revitalised with paint and will soon feature seating made from recycled materials. A previously unused space between Mingalar Asian Grocery and Roll Viet Café near the Baylis and Forsyth streets intersection was also transformed in early December 2020 into a charming lunch spot featuring an eye-catching koi-themed creative treatment with seating, lanterns and lucky cats. Director Community Janice

Summerhayes said Wagga Wagga was the only regional city included in Places to Love, a partnership between the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) and six councils across NSW. “We’re very proud to be part of this pilot project which is celebrating public spaces across NSW,” Ms Summerhayes said. “These reimagined laneways add vibrancy to our main street, giving our community more places to enjoy lunch during the day and help light their way at night. “We’re encouraging everyone to rediscover our city on foot, reconnect with local businesses, enjoy the creativity and renew your sense of place.” Places to Love is part of the State Government’s Festival of Place – an inaugural celebration of public spaces across NSW. For more information visit dpie. nsw.gov.au/festival-of-place

M U S I C AT LU N C H T I M E : M Y E R L A N E WAY

Date

Time

Musician

Thursday 25 March

12pm – 2pm

Kayne Lindon Mills

12pm – 1pm

Maddi Popple

1pm – 2pm

Frostbite

Thursday 1 April

12pm – 2pm

Samuel Butt

Good Friday

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Thursday 8 April

12pm – 2pm

Jacinta Byrne

12pm – 1pm

Ellie Phillips and Declan Mayborn

1pm – 2pm

Maggie Lawrence

Friday 26 March

Friday 9 April

ADDRESSING GENDER IMBAL ANCE: WOMEN IN COUNCIL WORK SHOP

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ClubGRANTS funding opportunity opens to local community groups Is your community initiative, service or program needing a boost? Category one funding applications are now open for the ClubGRANTS scheme, which is administered by Wagga Wagga City Council. ClubGRANTS allows registered clubs with annual gaming machine revenue exceeding one-million dollar to share a percentage of that revenue with specific development and support projects. The participating clubs for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area are the Wagga RSL Club and Rules Club Wagga Wagga. The local ClubGRANTS committee have met and determined the following priorities for the 2021

REIMAGINED SPACES: The Myer laneway has been transformed into a perfect spot for lunch and a vibrantly lit space at night. Local musicians will be playing in the laneway each Thursday and Friday between 12–2pm for the next month.

category one projects: • Mental health • Domestic and family violence • Financial, education and employment support programs Depending on the funds available, the committee will consider other state ClubGRANT priority areas such as women and family health, aged, disability, youth and transport services. Applications can be made online at wagga.nsw. gov.au/clubgrants until 5pm Friday 30 April. For more information, visit the website or contact Michelle Castle in Council’s Community directorate on 1300 292 442 during business hours.

Wagga Wagga City Council is aiming to help address the gender imbalance of elected councillors by running a free workshop for women considering standing for council in the 2021 NSW Local Government Elections. The workshop will be presented by the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) on Saturday 10 April 2021, with several current female councillors from across the state speaking, including NSW ALGWA President Councillor Cassandra Coleman. Director Community Janice Summerhayes said holding the workshop was an important step towards achieving diversity in community leadership. “Both women and people from diverse backgrounds have been historically under-represented in local councils, right across NSW,” Ms Summerhayes said. “Despite the fact that women make up over half of NSW’s population, they continue to be under-represented in local government – only 30 per cent of NSW councillors are women. “This affects us all, because when councils are making decisions, many community voices are missing from those conversations. “The aim of this workshop is to encourage women to consider running as candidates and

ensure they have an accurate understanding of what’s involved. “Our workshop will help dispel a lot of myths and give women the information they need to take that next step and run for office.” General Manager Peter Thompson said Council recognised the importance of equality between women and men as a fundamental aspect of a just, inclusive and diverse community. “We are committed to promoting equal opportunities for the full participation of women and men in all aspects of public and political life,” Mr Thompson said. “Council works hard to promote and achieve gender equity, because it is important to have gender-balanced councils that reflect the diversity of our community and to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes in a decision-making environment. “It is equally important that all women and men feel a high sense of security that they can pursue their careers in a safe, responsive and supporting workplace.” Council is also holding seminars on 21 April and 4 May for all potential candidates. The Women in Council workshop is a free session with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. For more information visit wagga. nsw.gov.au/elections

Procurement Community Information Sessions Doing business with Council You are invited to attend Wagga Wagga City Council’s procurement community information sessions. Topics to be discussed include; Council’s legislative requirements, policies and guidelines, registering for VendorPanel and how to respond to requests for tenders and quotations.

Information sessions Zoom meeting Tues 23 March, 3pm

Face to face meeting Wed 24 March & Thurs 25 March 2021, 8am & 3pm each day Council Meeting Room, Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, cnr Baylis & Morrow sts (dependent on RSVPs)

RSVP by Monday 22 March: wagga.nsw.gov.au/tenders

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COUNCILLOR COLUMN

community groups and organisations across ten categories: Community One of the most Programs and important programs Projects, Recreational Wagga Council Facilities, does is the Annual Neighbourhood & Community Grants Rural Villages, Rural program which Halls, Arts Culture & opened this week. Creative Industries, This year there’s Local Heritage, $217,000 available Events, Natural to individuals,

Environment, Youth Led Initiatives and Small Business. Most categories are usually oversubscribed, seeing more applications for funding than what’s available. If you’re considering putting an application together it’s really worth taking the

time to attend the Community Information Session on Friday 26 March from 1-3pm. And if you can’t make it, online consultations are available to help make sure your application is as competitive as possible. This will be my fifth year of assessing these

0418 445 131 | councillor.keenan@wagga.nsw.gov.au grants and the commitment and drive from so many to make our City a better place never ceases to amaze me. Along with the Annual Grants, Council is administering ClubGRANTS which is also currently seeking applications. The ClubGRANTS

scheme allows registered clubs with annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply a percentage of that revenue to specific development and support projects. At least 50% of funding from each club is allocated to Category 1

projects. For Wagga, priority areas are identified as Mental Health, Family & Domestic Violence, Financial, Education and Employment Support Programs. Secondary funding priorities are identified include women and family health, childcare services,

aged, disability, youth, disaster and emergency management support and transport services. To find out more about these funding programs and to apply visit wagga. nsw.gov.au/grants

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Learn about doing business with Council Wagga Wagga business owners have the chance to learn more about doing business with Council at a series of Procurement Community Information Sessions. Members of the business community are invited to attend the sessions at the Civic Centre next week. There will also be an option to attend a session via Zoom. Topics to be discussed include: Council’s legislative requirements, policies and guidelines, registering for VendorPanel and how to respond to requests for tenders and quotations. Face-to-face information sessions will be held on Wednesday 24 March and Thursday 25 March 2021, 8am and 3pm. The Zoom meeting will be held on Tuesday 23 March at 3pm. For more information and to book your place by Monday 22 March go to wagga.nsw.gov.au/tenders

OUTBACK LIFESAVERS IN ACTION From page 1. It’s a milestone achievement for the 10-week pilot program which Wagga Wagga City Council and Royal Life Saving NSW rolled out at the end of January with the aim to educate children to respect the river. Each Sunday morning for the past eight weeks the Outback Lifesavers have teamed up at Wagga Beach to go through water safety and lifesaving skills under the guidance of qualified educators and volunteer parents and carers. Council Aquatics Supervisor Taileigh King said the program has been well supported and educators have identified significant improvement

Public Notices RFT 2021/19: D & C INTERSECTION UPGRADES ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN 1 Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2021-19 Design & Construct Intersection Upgrades Active Travel Plan 1” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until

in participants’ attitudes and aquatic skills around the river. “Learning about the river and the dangers it presents has given the kids a greater appreciation and understanding of how to approach water safety and to always be aware and on the look-out for potential hazards,” Ms King said. “We’ve encouraged them to always ‘think safety first’ and provided them with skills and outcomes as part of the education process. “There’s also been a lot of fun and laughter … it’s a social learning environment where everyone has made new friends and contributed to a healthier and safer community.”

2.00pm Wednesday 14 April 2021. This is a lump sum contract. Council is currently implementing the Active Travel Plan and as part of that eight road intersections in both the central Wagga and surrounding suburbs require to be upgrading to enable safe passage. A pre-tender briefing will be held at 10.00 am Thursday 1 April at the Civic Centre 243 Baylis Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Registration for the meeting and

enquiries should be directed to Mark Hewson on 1300 292 442 or email hewson.mark@wagga. nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $155.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the Specification or specifications at nil cost can be accessed by registering on Vendorpanel using the following link: wagga. nsw.gov.au/tenders

Invitation to apply for funding from the

ClubGRANTS Scheme 2021 Category 1 - Funding Applications Wagga Wagga City Council as the coordinator for ClubGRANTS is now inviting applications for funding towards your local community service needs and priorities from the ClubGRANTS scheme. Priority funding categories: • Mental health • Domestic and family violence • Financial, education and employment support programs Secondary funding categories include women and family health, childcare services, aged, disability, youth, disaster & emergency management support and transport services. Applications open: 9am Monday 8 March 2021 Applications close: 5pm Friday 30 April 2021

For enquiries please visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/clubgrants or call Michelle Castle on 1300 292 442

Peter Thompson, General Manager

What is your knowledge of domestic and family violence? To make real change in the community, we need your feedback. 10-minute online survey which will measure the current attitudes and beliefs held by community members, in relation to domestic and family violence and primary prevention activities.

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