INSIDE: GREAT RESULTS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF KERBSIDE WASTE SERVICE
Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
Issue No: 238
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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019
Star-studded line up for comedy fest It’s no laughing matter – grab your tickets early for the Wagga Comedy Fest or risk serious disappointment. Last year all-but two of the 11 shows sold out and with another hilarious line up assembled for the 2019 festival, tickets are already being snapped up. This year’s festival features Anh Do, Anne Edmonds, Becky Lucas, Lano & Woodley, Luke McGregor, Mel Buttle, the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival roadshow, Randy the puppet, Rhys Nicholson, The Chaser and the Riverina Comedy Club. The popular Winter Markets will also be back again, with hot food and free laughs on offer. Now in its fifth year, Civic Theatre Manager Carissa Campbell said the Wagga Comedy Fest has no signs of slowing up anytime soon. “We created the Wagga Comedy Fest in 2015 to provide a unique event in the winter and offer a more diverse range of comedy shows in the city,” Ms Campbell said. “Since then, more than 8000
people have been to the comedy festival, we’ve hosted 51 performances and made national headlines when comedian Wil Anderson was arrested on his flight to Wagga Wagga. “The festival has evolved each year and 2019 will be the biggest yet, with five shows at the Civic Theatre and six in the Riverina Playhouse.” Ms Campbell said the Wagga Comedy Fest and the city has earned a reputation as a comedy hotspot. “It’s great to have much-loved comedians like Anh Do and Luke McGregor return to the Wagga
Comedy Fest after appearing in the first festival back in 2015. “It’s also been encouraging to see the growth of Wagga Wagga’s own comedy scene. Dane Simpson has honed his skills at the festival since 2015 and this year the Riverina Comedy Club will be hosting a night of fun at the Riverina Playhouse.” To buy tickets, visit civictheatre. com.au or contact the Box Office on 6926 9688. The theatre will be closed for air-conditioning upgrades from April 1 to 18. To buy tickets in person, head to the Visitor Information Centre on Tarcutta Street while the works take place.
FESTIVAL LINE-UP
• Lano & Woodley • Luke McGregor • The Chaser • Melbourne International Comedy Festival roadshow • Anh Do • Randy • Rhys Nicholson • Mel Buttle • Becky Lucas • Anne Edmonds • Riverina Comedy Club + Winter Markets
A MONTH-LONG PROGRAM OF TALKS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS FOR CURIOUS MINDED INDIVIDUALS. WAGGA TOURISM PARTNER
APRIL 2019
For full program details wagga.nsw.gov.au/fresh or call 1300 100 122
Great progress! It’s been 12 months since the start of the new kerbside waste service. How are we doing?
Yellow lid bin
Green lid bin
Recycling
Food organics & garden organics (FOGO)
GREAT WORK!
PRETTY GOOD!
98%
88%
food + garden organics
A sample of bins presented on the kerbside were surveyed to show us: • How well we sort our waste • Where we can do better • How well the service is performing • Opportunities for service improvement
Red lid bin General waste
LET’S DO BETTER
1% food + garden organics 11% general waste
2% general waste
A kerbside waste audit was conducted in November 2018 and the results are in!
38% food + garden organics
38%
general waste
recycling 24% recycling
• 98% of green lid bin contents is correct • 58% of household food waste is now diverted from landfill
• 88% of yellow lid bin contents is correct • Our recycling contamination rate is 12%, which is above the national average
Top 5 things we commonly get wrong 1
• Only 38% of red lid bin contents is correct • 62% of what is going into the red lid bin could be recycled or composted
Thanks for your help! Around 10,000 tonnes of food and garden organics have been diverted from landfill in the past year. Landfill contributes to climate change through the production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Food waste
Paper & cardboard
32% of food waste is incorrectly put in the red lid bin. Food waste goes in the green lid bin which is emptied weekly.
Paper and cardboard don’t go in the red lid bin. Clean paper + cardboard Yellow lid bin Soiled + shredded paper Green lid bin
You’re saving money by extending the lifespan of landfill waste cells, which cost Council millions of dollars to build and maintain. We’ve saved more than 15,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (C02e) – that’s the same as taking 8000 average cars off the road each year.
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Soft plastics
E-waste
Less to landfill!
Soft plastics don’t go in the yellow lid bin. Soft plastics go in the red lid bin or in the soft plastic collection bins at major supermarkets.
E-waste and electrical items don’t go in the yellow lid bin. Recycle e-waste for free at Gregadoo Waste Management Centre and Kurrajong Recycling.
An extra 18% of red lid bin contents could be diverted from landfill through separate drop-offs for soft plastics, e-waste and hazardous items like paint and batteries.
Your food organics and garden organics waste gets turned into beautiful compost, instead of going to landfill and contributing to climate change.
Let’s send less to landfill! Visit our website to learn what goes where:
yourwaste.com.au/a-zguide
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Scores on Doors program promotes hygiene Wagga Wagga businesses continue to embrace the Scores on Doors program in a show of commitment to outstanding food hygiene at restaurants and eateries across the city. Sixty-six local businesses are now proudly displaying the Scores on Doors rating certificate, which gives participants the opportunity to show customers just how seriously they take hygiene. Council’s Environmental Health Coordinator Sharomi Dayanand said the rating system of Excellent (5 stars), Very Good (4 stars) and Good (3 stars) is an easy way to show the public that local businesses are meeting the Food Standards Code. “The Scores on Doors program makes everyone
aware that local restaurants, takeaway premises, shops and cafés are complying with NSW hygiene and food safety standards,” Ms Dayanand said. “Visitors and locals alike can then make informed choices about where to eat or shop for food just by checking the certificate.” Ms Dayanand said Scores on Doors is a great opportunity for food retail businesses to collectively promote their high level of food safety compliance. “The program promotes and encourages businesses to strive for the highest hygiene score,” she said. “In Wagga, we’re lucky to enjoy a fantastic range of quality restaurants and food outlets and businesses are encouraged to participate
in the program to reap the benefits.” Ms Dayanand also urged food businesses to ensure their operation is compliant with regulation under The Food Act 2003. “It’s important for business operators to notify Council of their food business premises,” Ms Dayanand said. If you have a food business and wish to sign up to the Scores and Doors program, download a Participation Agreement form from wagga. nsw.gov.au/scoresondoors or contact Council’s Environmental Health team on 1300 292 442. Residents can also visit the list of participating local businesses and their scores at Council’s website.
HIGH STANDARDS: Wagga City Council’s Environmental Health Co-ordinator Sharomi Dayanand with Guzman y Gomez franchisee Asif Ahmed (left) and store manager Eduardo Uruena (right). The Mexican restaurant in Wagga has a 5-star “Excellent” rating in the Scores and Doors program.
G U M P FA M I LY C E L E B R AT E S A S B U B B A T U R N S O N E
The much-loved donkey family at the Botanic Gardens Zoo has a lot to celebrate – Bubba’s first birthday, the renovations to their home are complete and mum Jenny is due soon with her third foal. Jenny’s quest for love captured the hearts of the Wagga Wagga community in 2014 and it took nearly a year to find her Mr Right. The community took inspiration from the on-screen couple in the movie Forrest Gump and named Jenny’s beau Forrest when he made the move to the city from Tamworth in 2015. The community have gone on to name their offspring in line with the movie, with Forrest
Jr born in 2017 and Bubba celebrating his first birthday on 26 March. Party hats and cake were on offer for the birthday boy, with visitors to the zoo singing him happy birthday throughout the day. The Gumps have also had their home renovated, with the new donkey enclosure featuring more space to run around, new grass, shelters and more. The Botanic Gardens Zoo is home to a diverse mix of native and other animals, many of which are free to roam. The zoo and aviary are currently open from 9am to 5pm each day.
BIRTHDAY BOY: Bubba the one-year-old donkey tucks in to a special birthday cake prepared by Botanic Gardens Zoo Curator Kira McBeath.
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HER SOUND, HER STORY A HIGHLIGHT OF FRESH It’s on again for young and old this April, with a month-long program of talks, workshops and events designed to bring the community together. Fresh creatively combines Seniors Week and Youth Week celebrations into a new way to explore and experience this fun, diverse and engaging program. Week one of the Fresh program features all-ages music gig, historic pub tours, wine appreciation, art events, kimchi workshop and more. One of the highlights will be the screening of Her Sound, Her Story on Saturday 6 April at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery from 6pm. Her Sound, Her Story
OF THE
WEEK
#adoptdontshop
Did you know the collective term for a group of cats is a clowder? The team at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter are up to their ears in felines of all shapes and sizes. Long-haired, short-haired, young or older – but all cute and cuddly! Sixteen cats and kittens came to the shelter in just 24 hours this week, so if there’s a small, kittyshaped hole in your life now is the time to fill it. All animals adopted from the shelter come desexed, microchipped, lifetime registered, vaccinated, wormed and with an ID tag. Adoption prices range from $201.50 for males and $231.50 for females.
Ph: 6971 4651
To meet members of the clowder, visit the shelter from Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from Monday to Saturday between 1pm and 4.15pm. Cats in image are for display purposes and may not be available for adoption.
WILKS PARK AFTER DARK
features conversations with more than 45 artists spanning six decades of Australian music, including Tina Arena, Julia Stone, Eleanor Dixon, Nai Palm and many more. The film navigates the unique challenges faced by women and sounds a collective voice beyond perceived boundaries of style, age and race. Through the inspiration of unique stories and shared experience, the documentary provides a platform of solace and nurtures a deeper sense of connective community. The screening is free, but booking are required. Find out more at wagga. nsw.gov.au/fresh, where you can also check out the full program of events, workshops and shows.
Put your night vision to the test and see if you can spot a creature or two in the annual Wilks Park After Dark guided walk WHEN: Friday 12 April 2019 7pm - 8:30pm WHERE: Meet in car park of Wilks Park off Hampden Ave, North Wagga Please wear sturdy, enclosed footwear and warm clothing.
FREE EVENT
To RSVP and for further information contact Sam Parsell on 1300 292 442.
wagga.nsw.gov.au/environment
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Weekly waste tip Polystyrene foam cannot be recycled through your yellow lid bin. Polystyrene foam can be recycled through Gregadoo Waste Management Centre where you can drop it off for free! Council News - A City of Wagga Wagga publication
WHAT’S
ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
THIS WEEK: MARKETS BY THE LAKE
Sat 30 Mar, 9am – 1pm Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934
MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET
Sat 30 Mar, 9.30am – 11.30am Mates Gully, 38 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241
OPEN STUDIO GALLERY
Sat 30 Mar, 10am – 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St. Ph: 0400 225 768
Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au
BEYOND BLUE FUNDRAISER
Sun 31 Mar, 2pm – 5pm Kooringal Hotel, 88 Fay Avenue. Ph: 6922 6370
THE ART FACTORY IN CONVERSATION
Wed 3 Apr, 11am 12pm The Art Factory Studio, 90 Murray Street. Ph: 6933 5555
BOYS IN THE BAND – JUKEBOX AUSTRALIAN REVOLUTION ART: GREAT Sun 31 Mar, SOUTHERN LAND 8pm - 10pm LECTURE BY DR Wagga Wagga Civic SAM BOWKER Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au
FITNESS CAMP
Mon 1 – Fri 5 Apr, 9.30am – 10.15am Bolton Park, Cnr of Morgan & Tarcutta St. livelifegetactive.com
SECRETS TO DUCK, PORK BELLY AND PINOT – COOKING CLASS
Wed 3 Apr, 6pm – 10pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Place. foodiam.com.au
SCULPTURES IN ERINEARTH GARDENS
KIMCHI MAKING WORKSHOP
360 ALLSTARS
WAGGA SOCIAL NETBALL
Wed 3 Apr, Sat 30 – Sun 31 Mar, 10am – 12pm Magpies Nest, 20 10am – 4pm Pine Gully Road. ErinEarth, 1 Kildare Street. Ph: 6925 7150 Ph: 6933 1523 Sat 30 Mar, 7.30pm – 8.50pm Wagga Wagga Civic
Morgan Street. caronne@scvella.id.au
MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR WAGGA WAGGA Thu 4 Apr, 6.30pm – 9pm Forum 6 Cinemas Wagga Wagga, 77 Trail Street. Ph: 0413 183 804
WINE APPRECIATION
Fri 5 Apr, 5.30pm – 7.30pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow Street. Ph: 6926 9660
MARJAN’S KITCHEN – A PERSIAN FEAST
Wed 3 Apr, 10am Bolton Park Stadium,
visitwagga.com
Thu 4 Apr, 5.30pm 6.30pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow Street. Ph: 6926 9660
Fri 5 Apr, 6pm – 9pm Thorne Street Café, 82 Thorne St. Ph: 0423 185 591
events@wagga.nsw.gov.au
COUNCIL AND TAFE NSW HELP TURN CARS INTO CAREERS
A unique partnership between Council and TAFE NSW is taking abandoned cars off the streets and turning them into a hands-on learning tool for aspiring tradies. Council has supplied three abandoned and impounded vehicles to TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga, with Automotive Refinishing and Body Repair students using them to develop their panel beating and spray painting skills. “We know that this is not just benefiting one lot of students, but year after year there will be different skills that can be developed using these cars,” Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said. “This innovative partnership keeps abandoned vehicles off the streets and provides a valuable learning tool for TAFE students. “We impound 15 to 20 vehicles each year and the ones that aren’t going to TAFE will be sold via an expression of interest process in the coming weeks.” Student Maddison Ross said the abandoned cars give them realworld experience. “The cars come in and we rub them back and remove any damage, like removing any small dents, put the primer and fillers on and level that out again and put the
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TRASH TO TREASURE: (From left) Council's Manager Environment and City Compliance Mark Gardiner and Director Community Janice Summerhayes take a look at one of the abandoned cars being used by TAFE NSW students with apprentice Maddison Ross and Head Teacher of Automotive Refinishing Ian Chalmers. base on,” she said. “It’s fantastic and gives us real applications of the paint.” Along with respraying, the cars are also used for panel beating and more, according to Head Teacher of Automotive Refinishing Ian Chalmers. “It helps so much to have a real
vacancies INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT OFFICER Fixed Term Contract until 25 March 2020 Remuneration: $2,772.76 gpf + super Enquiries: Vanesa Mlinaric - 02 6926 9224 Closing Date: Sunday, 28 April 2019 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN Remuneration: $130,000 in accordance with experience Enquiries: Rupesh Shah - 02 6926 9517 Closing Date: Sunday, 7 April 2019 LABOURER (GREGADOO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE) Remuneration: $1,805.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Geoff Pym - 0429 505 746 Closing Date: Wednesday, 3 April 2019 GARDENER Three (3) Vacant Positions Remuneration: $1,805.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Clayton Wighton - 0407 262 850 or Peter Rowlands 0424 751 496 Closing Date: Wednesday, 3 April 2019 TEMPORARY PROJECT COORDINATOR (SEWER & STORMWATER) Two (2) Year Term Contract Remuneration: $3,107.78 gpf + super Enquiries: Rupesh Shah - 02 6926 9517 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2019 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (SEWER & STORMWATER) Remuneration: $3,401.52 gpf + super Enquiries: Sylvester Otieno - 02 6971 4610 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2019
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life car that you can pull down and it gives real skills so that students can start their jobs straight away,” Mr Chalmers said. “The cars go through a cycle: downstairs to get repaired and then brought up to get undercoated and painted and then the new class comes back for the next year and we start all over again.”
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Exhibition period commences: 01/04/2019
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