INSIDE: VIGIL FOR SRI LANKA VICTIMS, HMAS WAGGA HOLDS REUNION IN CITY
Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2019
Issue No: 242
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tickets selling fast for raiders The Raiders are in red-hot form leading into their 4 May clash with Penrith at McDonald’s Park. With visitors flocking to the city for both the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup Carnival and the NRL match, locals are being urged to get in quick or risk missing out. The Green Machine’s supporters are snapping up tickets fast, with 60 per cent of the 10,000-plus tickets sold and the rest expected to go quickly over the next week as excitement builds for the game. The last major rugby league game in Wagga Wagga – City-Country Origin in 2015 – was a sell out. With good weather predicted for the Saturday afternoon fixture, a big crowd is set to descend on McDonald’s Park and take part in the iconic Viking Clap to strike fear into the Panthers and ignite the Raiders players. Tickets can be purchased online at raidersshop.com.au until 9am, Monday 29 April. Tickets can still be purchased in-person in the lead up to the game at the Visitor Information Centre on Tarcutta Street or the Oasis Aquatic Centre on Morgan Street.
LOCAL LEGENDS: Under 8s players from Wagga Magpies, Wagga Kangaroos Red, Wagga Brothers and Junee Diesels got a taste of the limelight this week ahead of their games during half-time of the Raiders-Panthers NRL game on Saturday 4 May.
Excitement builds for 4 May NRL clash Four local rugby league teams from the Wagga Wagga region will have the opportunity to be part of an NRL fixture, when the Raiders play the Panthers in Wagga Wagga on May 4 at McDonald’s Park. The Junee Diesels, Wagga Magpies, Wagga Kangaroos Red and the Wagga Brothers, will have the chance to take to the field for Huawei Mini-Footy at halftime of the NRL match between Canberra and Penrith. At every Raiders home match in 2019, Huawei Mini-Footy gives the stars of tomorrow from various under 8s
and one day play for the Raiders. “There’s nothing better than seeing the young kids on the big stage playing the game we all love and it’s great to have local kids playing at half-time of our match in Wagga Wagga,” Croker said. “Having matches like this gives kids the chance to play in front of a big crowd and we hope to one day see them in green Raiders jerseys.”
SUPPORT HELPS PROMOTE EVENT
Wagga Wagga will be inundated with visiting footy fans for the Raiders-Panthers competitions from the ACT and surrounding clash, with many of the tickets purchased by regions, the opportunity to play the game people outside the Riverina. they love on the big stage and Wagga It’s not only Raiders fans from Canberra Wagga will be no exception. making the trip—tickets have been bought Raiders captain Jarrod Croker said the from across the state as well as Queensland, chance to be part of the action would be a Victoria, South Australia and Western huge thrill for young players from the region Australia and hopefully it would inspire them to go on
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Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) Ben Creighton said the NRL match in Wagga Wagga is one of four regional fixtures that are being supported by Destinations NSW. “Destinations NSW has assisted in marketing and promoting the RaidersPanthers game as well as providing logistical and event support,” he said. “The NRL game on the back of the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup Carnival is set to have a considerable impact on the local economy, as well as promote all our city has to offer year-round. “Visitors from Sydney and Canberra have taken advantage of our Green and Gold accommodation packages to attend both the races at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club and the rugby league. “Events like these help add to the 1.3M people who visit our city each year and make Wagga Wagga a destination.”
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RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (14 Hours Per Week) Remuneration: $1,024.12 gpf + super Enquiries: Ingrid Hensley - 02 6926 9573 Closing Date: Monday, 29 April 2019 INTERNAL DELIVERY SERVICE OFFICER - RIVERINA REGIONAL LIBRARY Permanent Part-Time - 8.5 Hours Per Week Remuneration: $496.13 gpf + super Enquiries: Karen Wendt - 02 6926 9775 Closing Date: Monday, 6 May 2019 INTERNAL DELIVERY SERVICE & SUPPORT OFFICER RIVERINA REGIONAL LIBRARY Permanent Full-Time Remuneration: $2,042.88 gpf + super Enquiries: Karen Wendt - 02 6926 9775 Closing Date: Monday, 6 May 2019 MANAGER COUNCIL BUSINESSES Remuneration: An attractive remuneration in accordance with skills and experience Enquiries: Caroline Angel - 02 6926 9400 Closing Date: Friday, 10 May 2019 SUPERVISOR WEARING OPERATIONS Remuneration: $105,182.85 gpa (base, civil liability allowance + superannuation) Enquiries: Sylvester Otieno - 02 6971 4610 Closing Date: Friday, 17 May 2019
To view these opportunities and apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer Values - Part of everything we do: Trust • Respect • Innovation • Teamwork
Wagga to the world
Business seminar
Wagga's messages of hope sent to Christchurch The Wagga Wagga community’s unified message that “love conquers hate” has been transformed into a special book for the people of Christchurch. In March, almost a thousand people gathered to honour and remember the victims of the Christchurch tragedy. The city’s combined thoughts and messages of support have been captured and presented to the Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel by Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM and leader of the Wagga Wagga Muslim community Dr Ata-ur MESSAGE OF HOPE: Leader of the Wagga Wagga Muslim community Rehman. Dr Ata-ur Rehman and Mayor Greg Conkey with the book containing “At the vigil, Wagga Wagga messages of support for Christchurch. opened our arms and hearts to our international friends VIGIL FOR SRI LANKA VICTIMS ON SUNDAY 28 APRIL from all corners of the A candlelight vigil for the victims of the recent tragedy in Sri Lanka globe,” Cr Conkey said. will be held in the Victory Memorial Gardens on Sunday 28 April from “It was a moving ceremony 5.30pm. which gave people in our Wagga Wagga City Council, the Multicultural Council of Wagga city the opportunity to gather Wagga and the local Sri Lankan community have organised the and reflect on those recent interfaith vigil to share the unified message that “love conquers hate”. tragic events that occurred in Some candles will be available at the vigil but community members Christchurch. are asked to please bring candles with them and are advised that “This book captures those glass candle holders are not permitted. messages and shared grief For more information, see the event on the ‘City of Wagga Wagga’ and aims to restore hope that Facebook page: facebook.com/waggacouncil. love conquers hate.”
WHAT’S
ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
THIS WEEK:
WWII AND MILITARY SCALE COMPETITION
Sat 27 – Sun 28, 9am – 4pm Wagga Model Aero Clubs Flying Field, Olympic Highway, Uranquinty. Ph: 0417 294 748
OPEN STUDIO GALLERY
Sat 27 Apr, 10am - 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St. Ph: 6922 5610
BYO FURNITURE PAINTING WORKSHOP
Sat 27 Apr, 10am – 1.30pm Artisan Shed, 10 Kooringal Rd. Ph: 0419 264 262
TROY CASSAR-
BURMA
DALEY: GREATEST HITS TOUR
Sat 27 Apr, 7pm – 9.30pm Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688
CELTIC ILLUSION
Sun 28 Apr, 5pm – 7pm & 8pm – 10pm Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688
RIVER AND WREN MARKET
Sun 28 Apr, 10am – 3pm Kyeamba Smith Hall, Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. Ph: 0409 152 187
JAPANESE CUISINE – TRADITIONAL AND MODERN
Wed 1 May, 6pm – 10pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Place. Ph: 0427 250 498
POSSUM MAGIC
RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB
WAGGA WAGGA GOLD CUP RACING CARNIVAL
MOVIE AND BOWL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Thu 2 May, 10am – 11am & 1pm – 2pm Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688
Town Plate Date: Thu 2 May, 12pm – 5pm, Gold Cup: Fri 3 May, 12pm – 5pm Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St. Ph: 6921 2151
OPENING NIGHT EXHIBITION: Sun 28 Apr, 11am – 3pm FLOW BY MYLES Food I Am, 29 Kunzea PRANGNELL Place. Ph: 0427 250 498
TOME
Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May, 7.30pm – 8.30pm CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St. Ph: 6926 9688
CURRIES OF THE WORLD - FROM CAMBODIA TO THAILAND TO
Fri 3 May, 6pm – 8pm Roseleigh the Witchery, 1514 Pattersons Rd, Harefield. Ph: 6928 4420
Fri 3 May, 6pm – 8pm Gallery 43, Macleay & Coleman St. mylesprangnell@gmail. com
ROSELEIGH THE WITCHERY’S SECOND CHANCE DEBUTANTE BALL WORKSHOPS
FrI 3 May, 7.30pm Que Bar and Nightclub Wagga, Function room,109 Baylis St. dane. simpson@gmail.com Sat 27 Apr – Mon 29 Apr, 10am - 9pm Wagga Bowling and Forum 6 Cinema, 77 Trail St. Ph: 6971 9410
PING PONG WOW
Uranquinty: Sat 27 Apr, 10am, 11am, & 1.30pm Ladysmith: Sun 28 Apr, 10am, & 11am Tickets and more information: wagga.nsw.gov.au/fresh
CONTAINER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS KIDS TRAIL Sat 27 – Sun 28 Apr, 10am – 4pm Behind the Wagga Visitor Information Centre, 183 Tarcutta St. Ph: 6926 9655
Export opportunities for Riverina-Murray businesses
Are you looking to develop new market opportunities and expand your business? Or simply interested in learning more about global trade and exporting?
Free business seminar
Hear from trade and industry experts in exporting and logistics. Wednesday 1 May, 2019 Wagga Wagga City Council
To register or find out more information visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/waggatotheworld
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Import-export event to connect Wagga to the world
Local business owners and operators keen to explore taking their product from Wagga to the world are being targeted at a unique exporting seminar in Wagga early next month. Wagga Wagga City Council and NSW Department of Industry will host a free seminar and networking event tailored for businesses in the Riverina-Murray which are interested in learning more about exporting and global trade
markets. “Exporting: Wagga to the World” will engage a number of local, state and national experts in the export and trade industries who will be available for walk-in sessions at the Civic Centre Council Meeting Room on Wednesday 1 May. “The all-day event will be free to anyone interested in global trade and who wants to investigate options about the first steps into overseas export markets,” Council’s
General Manager Peter Thompson said. “We want to provide an opportunity for business owners and operators who have aspirations to export their products but have uncertainties about where to begin. “The seminar will have a crosssection of key industry experts and trade providers on hand to discuss exporting and importing opportunities and help those with
an interest take the next steps in negotiating the process. “Representatives in air, sea, rail and road freight industries will be available to give first-hand advice on how to get started in global trade. It’s a chance not to be missed.” The trade event will take an informal format of walk-in, face-toface conversation with trade and industry representatives, and then supported by group sessions with
HMAS WAGGA REUNION HELD IN CITY AHEAD OF ANZAC DAY
Those who sailed aboard HMAS Wagga have gathered in the city to share memories of their service ahead of Anzac Day. Wagga Wagga City Council held a mayoral reception on Wednesday 24 April for members of the HMAS Wagga Association, their families and friends in conjunction with the Wagga Wagga RSL Sub-Branch as part of its biennial reunion. The City of Wagga Wagga and HMAS Wagga form a long bond dating back to 1942, when Mayoress Mrs H E Gissing launched HMAS Wagga at Mort’s Dock in Sydney. Following the
NAMESAKE: Pictured with the ensign from the HMAS Wagga are (from left) HMAS Wagga Association acting president David Williams, Mayor Greg Conkey and Lieutenant Commander Bill Mikhail. mayoral reception, the association members held a reunion dinner
and took part in Anzac Day services. To find out more on
the history of the HMAS Wagga, visit navy.gov. au/hmas-wagga.
LEVEE UPDATE: Work to raise the height of Cadell Place’s concrete retaining wall is finished. Work crews increased the wall height by 60cm along the entire 400m stretch which will provide additional flood protection to the CBD. Sheetpiling works between Cadell Place and Johnston Street are also complete and concrete capping will be installed atop the steel in the coming weeks.
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keynote speakers. There is also the opportunity to network and connect with other local producers across the region, along with visiting the shipping container exhibition near the Visitor Information Centre. Contact Wagga Wagga City Council’s Economic Development team on 1300 292 442 or visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ waggatotheworld to register and for more information.
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a particularly dry period with dams and lakes around the state in a similar situation to Lake Albert. A normal rainfall season is generally sufficient to fill the lake and account for any evaporation. The second, and probably the most achievable solution, is to pump water from the Murrumbidgee River
via a pipe. The costs involve the laying of a long pipe, the purchase of a licence (if one can be found) and the ongoing cost of pumping the water from the river. In round figures, it’s a $10M project that would provide the lake with an additional halfa-metre of water. The question then needs to be asked: Is
group. The purpose and objectives of the Working Group are to consider various issues (inclusive) MEETING and initiatives that relate to Submission Period: 13 the prevention of crime and NOTIFICATION: PROPOSED WORKS April 2019 to 24 May 2019 safety in the Wagga Wagga (inclusive) Local Government Area, ADJACENT TO and where appropriate Inspection Venue: The THE BOMEN AXE make recommendations Planning Proposal and QUARRY to the elected body of supporting exhibition The Bomen Axe Quarry is Council. material are available for a place of cultural, spiritual inspection at the Wagga Key objectives are: and historical significance Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr To provide advice to the to the Wiradjuri Aboriginal Baylis and Morrow Streets, Council on emerging people of the Wagga Wagga Wagga during crime trends and crime Wagga area. Council is the hours of 9am to 5pm prevention issues based on currently undertaking Monday to Friday (public relevant statistics and other community consultation holidays excluded) and on stakeholder feedback and seeking feedback on wagga.nsw.gov.au/public To identify key strategic the proposed plans to within the exhibition period. priorities or issues in develop an area of Council Submission Procedure: relation to crime prevention owned land adjacent to Any interested person or To provide advice the site to further protect organisation wishing to and feedback on the significant artefacts, to make a written submission implementation of Council’s provide cultural education in relation to the draft Crime Prevention Plan 2021 facilities and promote amendment should do To promote shared tourism opportunities. so by close of business community ownership and A drop-in session will be on Friday, 24 May 2019. stakeholder partnerships for held on Friday 3 May 2019 Submissions may be crime prevention across the from 10am to noon at the delivered to the Council Civic Centre where staff Chambers or mailed to The Wagga Wagga and related regional area, and and individuals will be General Manager, Wagga To provide advice on available to further discuss Wagga City Council, PO community and stakeholder the project. Please contact Box 20, Wagga Wagga engagement regarding Tony Phelps 6971 4669 or NSW 2650 or emailed to Andrea Crossley 6926 9131 council@wagga.nsw.gov.au crime prevention strategies for additional information. It should be noted that EXPRESSIONS OF Council is seeking a total PUBLIC EXHIBITION INTEREST - CITY OF of four (4) community OF DRAFT members where at least WAGGA WAGGA AMENDMENT CRIME PREVENTION one (1) is under the age of 25 years at the date of TO WAGGA WORKING GROUP application. WAGGA LOCAL Wagga Wagga City ENVIRONMENTAL Council recently endorsed Applications are invited, and will be received up to the establishment of a PLAN 2010 5:00pm on Friday 3 May Wagga Wagga Crime Aim: To exhibit the Planning 2019. Prevention Working Proposal that amends Application forms and Group. Expressions of Wagga Wagga Local the Terms of Reference Interest are sought from Environmental Plan height document, which explains of building provisions for 11 community members the role and operating or a representative from Sturt Street, Wagga. parameters of the crime interested community Exhibition Period: 13 prevention working group April 2019 to 10 May 2019 groups to serve on this are available on Council’s crime prevention working
website at wagga.nsw.gov. au/crimecommittee Application Forms are also available from the Customer Service Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga during business hours. Application forms can be completed online; posted to PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to castle.michelle@ wagga.nsw.gov.au Further details are available by contacting Janice Summerhayes Director Community on 02 69 269231.
Lake Albert is once again in the news with a petition calling on Council to “fix the low water level problems”. It’s something that all Councillors are desperate to achieve, but it’s easier said than done. Lake Albert is a
popular attraction with many thousands of people walking around the lake each and every week. Sailors and motor boat users would also like to be able to use the lake 12 months of the year. At the end of the day, there are three main solutions. The first and the cheapest is rain. NSW is experiencing
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that sufficient to enable the lake to be used for recreational purposes during the dryer periods? Solution number three is to pump water from one or two of the city’s sewerage treatment works. That’s about double the cost of the Murrumbidgee River pipe due to the fact the treatment works would
Council with a Gateway Determination to pursue a planning proposal. The planning proposal seeks the following: Rezoning of part of Lot 336 DP 1247818, part of Lot 10 and Lot 11 DP 1113058, and part of Lot 335 DP 1247818 from E2 Environmental Conservation and R5 Large Lot Residential to R1 General Residential Rezoning of part of Lot 326 DP 1178026 from E2 Environmental Conservation to R1 General Residential. Rezoning of part of NOTICE OF Lot 336 DP 1247818 TEMPORARY ROAD from E2 Environmental CLOSURE Conservation to R5 Large Lot Residential. Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Remove the minimum lot Part 8 Division 4 of the size requirement of 0.2ha temporary closing of: that applies to part Lot 335 DP 1247818 Roads: Slocum Street Apply a minimum lot size Date: Friday 3 May 2019 requirement of 0.2ha to Duration: 3pm to 7pm part of Lot 336 DP 1247818 Reason: Wagga Gold Cup Detour: As per sign posted Exhibition period: 27 April 2019 to 25 May 2019 with routes an opportunity to make submissions until 8 June EXHIBITION 2019 OF DRAFT Inspection Venue: AMENDMENT The Planning Proposal is TO WAGGA available for inspection at WAGGA LOCAL the Wagga Wagga Civic ENVIRONMENTAL Centre, corner Baylis and PLAN 2010 Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga during the hours Amendment No. of 9am to 5pm Monday LEP18/0005 to Friday (public holidays Land Description: Lot 336 DP 1247818, Lot 10 and Lot excluded) or on Council’s 11 DP 1113058, Lot 335 DP website during the exhibition period. 1247818 and Lot 326 DP Submission Procedure: 1178026, Plumpton Road, Any interested person or Tatton NSW 2650 Aim: The NSW Department organisation wishing to make a written submission of Planning and in relation to the draft plan Environment has issued should do so prior to the Wagga Wagga City
have to be upgraded to produce a better quality of water suitable to be pumped into the lake. Additional pipe works would also be needed, plus the ongoing pumping costs. If Council goes ahead with either solution two or three, a Special Rate Variation would be required to be paid for by all ratepayers over
a five or seven-year period. Councillors are awaiting for a staff report, which can then be circulated enabling the whole community to give their feedback and whether there is an appetite for a Special Rate Variation to pay for the “fix.”.
Mayor Greg Conkey OAM
close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers or mailed to The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au
in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of ENVIRONMENTAL objection must be specified PLANNING & in the submission. ASSESSMENT ACT, Persons lodging submissions are required to 1979 - NOTICE OF declare political donations DEVELOPMENT (including donations of PROPOSAL more than $1,000) made Wagga Wagga City Council in the previous two years. has received the following For more details, including application to carry out disclosure form, go to “Development” under the www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ Environmental Planning and donations. Assessment Act, 1979. Persons making written DA19/0001 New Aged submissions regarding the Care Facility, 20 Hely Ave above development are TURVEY PARK NSW 650, advised that any submission Lot 2 DP 1183166 received within the Applicant: Croft submission period will be Developments Pty Ltd subject to the Government Name of Consent Information (Public Access) Authority: Wagga Wagga Act 2009 and the Privacy City Council and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and The subject application may be attached to the and accompanying final report, in its entirety documentation, may be or in part, to Council unless inspected at the following address until the closure of explicitly requested by the person making the exhibition. submission that they do not Exhibition documents are wish this to occur. only available between Enquiries: Further details Submission period: 29/04/2019 to 13/05/2019 relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and the Council’s City Development. If you have Morrow Streets, Wagga any enquiries regarding Wagga (Customer Service the application, or about Counter) or online via the making submission, link:- https://eservices. please telephone City wagga.nsw.gov.au/ Development on 1300 292 exhibitiondocs 442. When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Peter Thompson, Any person seeking General Manager to make a submission
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