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COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Applications are about to open for Wagga Wagga City Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Grants Program. Ahead of the launch, (from left) Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes and Wagga Wagga Mayor Cr Dallas Tout met with members of the Ladysmith Playgroup; Megan Murphy with 10-month-old daughter Elsie, and Emily Carlisle, with two-year-old daughter Henrietta. The Ladysmith Playgroup received a $5000 annual grant last year for its Creative Youth Connections project. More inside.
New bike jump and pump track for Tarcutta Anticipation is high as Wagga Wagga City Council helps construct a bike jump and pump track in Tarcutta’s Paddy Osborne Park. The eagerly awaited track is the result of a collaboration between 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. 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. Attracting visitors to Tarcutta was also on Mrs Peel’s agenda. “As we are the halfway point for Sydney and Melbourne, we have a lot of families stopping in the park, allowing their children out for a run,” Mrs Peel said. “Having the track would add another level of incentives for families to pinpoint Tarcutta as a stopping point in their travels or even an incentive for those families or adults who like to try out pump tracks around the region. “Having an amazing asset like this track; it's more than just a track, it's something
else for local children to enjoy for generations to come, it's for passing families or even visiting families. It will help support our little community.” 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’re going to have two dirt jump lines, one easier and one harder, with a series of table-top jumps up to 1200 mm high. Both have a berm that will turn them into a slip lane, so riders can safely slipstream back onto the outside track. We’ve also got cool little berms that help you generate pace to get
up the hill, which makes the uphill section fun. “We think it’s a great track and we can’t wait to see everyone give it a go.” Mrs Peel said the creation of the bike track means a lot
to the Tarcutta community. “This amazing track has given the community hope and so much excitement,” Mrs Peel said. Continued inside
TEST RIDE: Council Parks & Recreation Assets Officer Rob Owers (centre) has been working with contractors Mark and Paddy Sydenham to construct the new Tarcutta Bike Jump and Pump Track.
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Council rolls out second cycling survey
The second community cycling survey has been released this week, with Council keen to hear residents’ opinions on cycling and Wagga Wagga’s new cycling infrastructure. The survey is a result of Council’s continuing partnership with Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), The University of Sydney, iMOVE Australia and Transport for NSW in assessing the community health and wellbeing impacts of the city-wide cycling infrastructure rollout. Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said results from the anonymous 10-minute survey will help Council understand if and how residents’ behaviours have changed. “We’re interested to find out if people are using the pathways to cycle, walk or run, how their habits may have changed in the last 12 months, and whether more people are jumping on the bike with their kids on the
around the city, with one third saying they had used the new paths for cycling and walking, and a further third indicating they intended to use them in the next six months,” Dr Thomas said. “While many respondents were confident cyclists themselves, only one third perceived that cycling around the city was safe, so we’re interested to see if that perception has changed since the expansion of Council’s active travel network.” Dr Thomas said the community’s responses to the second survey would provide valuable information for the research project which is funded by iMOVE Australia. “Wagga Wagga is the only place we are aware of that has rolled out city-wide infrastructure to this extent in such a short time frame, so the community is in quite a unique situation,” Dr Thomas said. “We’re investigating whether a major infrastructure rollout like Wagga Wagga’s, which rapidly increases accessibility across the city, has a bigger impact on community perceptions of safety and active travel behaviour compared to a piece-by-piece approach to building cycleways.” Survey results will be analysed by The University of Sydney. The Cycling Survey is now open, closing 5pm, 24 March 2022. To complete the survey, visit ow.ly/6xxU50I8KpT
weekend, or leaving their car at home to cycle to work. “We’re keen to hear from cyclists and non-cyclists alike because we’re also interested in why some people might be hesitant to start riding and see if there’s something we can do to address that.” The initial survey, issued in February 2021, received 695 responses providing valuable information about cycling behaviours and knowledge, as well as peoples’ perception and use of the new active travel network. Senior Research Fellow Dr Margaret Thomas, who has been working together with Council and MLHD on the project, said the 2021 survey showed that nearly 9 in 10 respondents had access to a working bicycle and almost two thirds were currently riding. “Most respondents were aware of cycleways and walkways
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Report card from City Centre Survey released The results of the Wagga Wagga City Centre Survey are in, with community feedback identifying what is working and what can be improved as the city continues to grow and develop. As part of the City Centre Master Plan project, Wagga Wagga City Council partnered with Place Score, an expert team of social researchers, to conduct a survey of our residents and businesses in 2021 to find out what kind of city centre they want. Almost 800 people participated in the City Centre Survey, which focused on the city’s economic hub, particularly the blocks along Baylis and Fitzmaurice streets. Council’s Manager City Strategy Chris Barrett said overall, when compared against other CBDs across Australia, Wagga Wagga ranked well in several areas. “There was a lot of positive feedback, with the highest rated attributes associated with the ease of being able to walk around our city centre, the general cleanliness of the precinct, and the sense of safety,” Mr Barrett said. “The improvements identified included the requirement for more spaces for different daytime and night-time activities and events, maintenance of street furniture, vegetation and natural environment, outdoor dining and carparking. “This suggests that the community is not looking for a complete revamp of the city centre’s design or structure, but rather would like to see smaller changes which will have a
higher community benefit – bringing vibrancy and activity to the centre.” The survey’s results provide the base data and information that will shape the brief for the City Centre Master Plan project. The proposed master plan will help ensure new development and design supports and encourages activity in the city centre. When completed, it will inform changes to Council’s planning controls including land use, density, height restrictions and urban design. “Wagga Wagga is growing, and the city centre needs to keep up to be able to cater for the growing demands that we expect over coming decades,” Mr Barrett said. “The CBD is the heart of the city. To attract people to move here and to invest in the city centre by bringing in new businesses and services, it is important to make it a place where residents want to come to visit, play, work and live. “The next step will be to create a brief for a future City Centre Master Plan, identify where we need to be from the feedback and establish the best way to get there. That will be undertaken over coming months.” Further community consultation will be conducted mid-year, with the draft City Centre Master Plan expected to be developed by the end of the year. For more information on the City Centre Master Plan or to read the Place Score Report, visit connect. wagga.nsw.gov.au/cbd
ClubGRANTS Scheme 2022 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, Employment Support Programs Secondary funding categories include women and family health, childcare services, aged, disability, youth, disaster and emergency management support and transport services. Applications open 9am Monday 7 March 2022 Applications close Friday 29 April 2022
For enquiries please visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/clubgrants or call Michelle Castle on 1300 292 442
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POSTIVE SIGNS: Pleased with the results of the Place Score City Centre Survey, (from left) Wagga Wagga City Council’s Manager City Strategy Chris Barrett, Senior Strategic Planner Crystal Atkinson and Director Regional Activation Michael Keys.
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Tarcutta gets pumped for new track From front page “People have emailed, phoned, talked to me in person and said how it's amazing and exactly what the town needs. Even grown adults, 20- and 30-year-olds, have made the comment to 'mum' saying ‘if this happens, I'm coming
home to try it’. It's given the town that much delight. “I've had so much encouragement from the townspeople. It’s been a big effort, but I'd do it all again in a heartbeat for the Tarcutta Village.” Council is expecting the track
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to be completed by the end of March 2022, weather permitting. The $127,000 Tarcutta Bike Jump and Pump Track is being funded by the NSW Government ClubGRANTS Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program ($87,000) and
DRIVING FORCE (left): Tarcutta Progress Association Treasurer Kathy Peel spent hours preparing the successful grant application and assisting with the track’s development.
Apply for a slice of Annual Grants funding pie From front page Community organisations, groups and individuals who have a project, event or great idea for the local community are being invited to apply for funding under Wagga Wagga City Council’s Annual Grants Program. Applications for the 2022/23 program open Monday 7 March, with a total of $202,000 available across 10 categories: Community Programs and Projects; Recreational Facilities; Neighbourhood and Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture and Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Natural Environment; Youth Led Initiatives; and Small Business. The Annual Grants Program is part of Council’s commitment to developing a vibrant and diverse community in line with the goals of the Community Strategic Plan 2040. Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout said it is a popular initiative which signals Council’s significant support for community-led events, new ideas, programs and the local business community. “This program supports a diverse range of projects that directly benefit our community,” Cr Tout said. “It’s one of many ways Council can support our community at a grassroots level, whether you live in a city suburb, a village or in a rural area. “It is always encouraging to see a strong response to the program, and I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition over the next year. “The grants cover a wide range of projects and initiatives which reinforces how diverse, inclusive and progressive our community is, and forms part of our commitment to helping foster a strong and vibrant community.” Each year, Council invites organisations, groups, individuals, and small businesses in the Wagga Wagga
Local Government Area to apply for the community grants. The 2021/22 program supported 62 projects, including: Ladysmith Playgroup – $5000 in the Neighbourhood and Rural Villages category for a project called Creative Youth Connections, facilitating local theatre and performing arts company Oddball as Artist in Residence at the Ladysmith Playgroup. Euberta Public Hall – $8023 in the Rural Halls category to install concrete paving and widen the supper room door to improve access for people with restricted mobility. Director Community Janice Summerhayes said the program continues to evolve each year to ensure Council is meeting the needs of our community. “Through the annual grants program, Council can support a wide range of services and activities that build community capacity, foster social networks and information exchange, and build on existing community strengths,” Ms Summerhayes said. “We will be holding a community consultation session. I encourage anyone interested in applying for a grant to attend and learn more about the application process and discuss their project ideas and plans with our grants officers.” The consultation session will be held in the Council Meeting Room at the Civic Centre on Thursday 24 March between 10am and 12pm. Registration is essential and can be made by emailing grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au or contacting Kristin Quirk on 1300 292 442. Applications for the 2022/23 program close on Monday 2 May 2022 at 10am. To find out more about the Annual Grants Program 2022/23 or keep up to date with funding opportunities, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants
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GET YOUR COPY: Visitor Economy and Events Officer Cassandra Farquharson in the Victory Memorial Gardens, which will host some of the city’s major upcoming events this autumn.
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With the return of events to the city and surrounding region, the What’s On guide for autumn 2022 has just been released. Visitor Economy & Events Coordinator Fiona Hamilton said the guide was back in time for one of the region’s busiest event seasons. “There is an extraordinary number of things to do and places to visit over the autumn months,” Ms Hamilton said. “The guide showcases more than 120 events, with a good mix of both major events and community events, so it’s a good idea to get a copy early so you can plan your social calendar.”
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Are you looking for a new feline friend? The Glenfield Road Animal Shelter may have the pur-fect match for you, with more than 30 cats and kittens currently available for adoption The cost for adoption is $199 for a male cat and $239 for a female cat, which includes desexing, vaccination, worming, microchipping, lifetime registration and an ID tag. Contact our team at the shelter on (02) 6971 4651 to enquire about adopting one these felines or any of their canine friends.
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As the state gradually eases restrictions and borders have reopened, Ms Hamilton said the feeling in the community was positive. “People are keen to enjoy being together again in a COVID-safe setting, experience something new, and just have some fun. “Especially as the weather cools down, it’s great to get out of the house and go for an adventure.” Highlights of the guide include: Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras Festival, Gears and Beers, Stone the Crows, FUSION22, NRL Raiders v Storm, Great Summer Nights as well as the regular
The Little Yellow House Studio, 41 Tompson St. thelittleyellowhouseart. com.au/ FLOW FESTIVAL “ALL AUSSIE ROCK ANTHEMS” Sat 5 Mar, 12pm
Wagga Wagga Boat Club, Nelson Dr. facebook.com/ waggaboatclub LECTURE – CREATIVE TRANSLATIONS OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE Sat 5 Mar, 1pm to 2pm
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AMPLIFY: WAGGA WAGGA WHAT’S YOUR STORY? Sat 5 Mar, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. waggaartgallery.com.au/ LEAVING JACKSON: THE JOHNNY CASH AND JUNE CARTER SHOW Sat 5 Mar, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au/
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The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. events. humanitix.com/sydneymardi-gras-watch-party
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Downside Hall, Downside- QUEENS OF MEDIUMSHIP Shepherds Siding Rd. Sun 6 Mar, 3pm to 5pm Ph: 0427 042 686 The Curious Rabbit, 44 LIVE GIGS @ THE RSL – Johnston St. events. MILLIE & HARRY humanitix.com/queens-ofSat 5 Mar, 7.30pm mediumship Wagga RSL Club, Cnr SECONDARY STUDENT Kincaid & Dobbs Sts. ART CLASSES Ph: 6921 3624 Apex Park, Eastlake Dr. memorywalk.com.au/ register/wagga-wagga/ member
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The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. events. humanitix.com/secondaryschool-artspaceterm-1-2022 ART CLASSES WITH LEIGH HEWITT Mon 7 Mar, 6pm to 8pm
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Bolton Park Indoor Stadium, Morgan St. facebook.com/ RiverinaRollers/
The Riverina Playhouse, Cross St. civictheatre.com.au/
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markets. Ms Hamilton is encouraging events organisers to register upcoming events by Friday 8 April 2022 to ensure their inclusion in the winter edition of the What’s On guide. “The guide’s listings fill up quickly, so go to visitwagga.com to see how you can list your upcoming event.” Pick up your copy of the Wagga Wagga + Surrounds What's On guide for autumn 2022 at the Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre, local businesses, or download your copy at visitwagga.com
Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St. caronne@scvella.id.au
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THE CURIOUS AMATEUR DRAG PAGEANT FOR KINGS AND QUEENS Fri 11 Mar, 6pm to 10pm
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. events. humanitix.com/thecurious-drag-pageant
LIVE GIGS @ THE RSL – AARON OLDAKER Fri 11 Mar, 7pm
Wagga RSL Club, Cnr Kincaid & Dobbs Sts. Ph: 6921 3624
DIESEL GREATEST HITS – ALONE WITH THE BLUES Fri 11 Mar, 8pm to 10:30pm
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au/
THE GONG SHOW – WAGGA WAGGA Fri 11 Mar, 8pm to 9:30pm
Melba’s Bakehouse & Eatery, 214 Baylis St. trybooking.com/events/ landing/868552
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Council committees: expressions of interest open this Saturday Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for expressions of interest from community and industry members to join Council committees and help guide our region’s future. A total of 22 vacancies are available on the Australia Day Committee, Floodplain Risk Management Committee, Major Events Advisory Panel, Museum of the Riverina Community Committee, and Public Art Panel. Manager Governance & Risk Ingrid Hensley is especially encouraging women and people from diverse
GET INVOLVED: Manager Governance & Risk Ingrid Hensley is encouraging women and people from diverse backgrounds with relevant experience to join Council committees. For more information visit wagga.nsw.gov.au
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installation and a range of family fun activities. “One of the biggest features of FUSION22 is the variety of food and this year will feature another wide-ranging menu of modern and authentic street food.” FUSION22 will be held in the Victory Memorial Gardens and the Civic Centre forecourt from 4pm to 9.30pm on Saturday 9 April 2022. To discover more about this year’s festival, visit wagga.nsw.gov. au/fusion or follow FUSION on Facebook and Instagram. FUSION22 is presented and funded by Wagga Wagga City Council and made possible by Major Sponsor Riverina Water. FUSION22 is also supported by Origin Energy and our cultural partner, the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga.
FUSION22 Entertainment ALICE SKYE Alice Skye is a proud Wergaia / Wemba person living and writing music in Naarm (Melbourne). Since her first album Friends with Feelings, released on the CAAMA Label, Alice has signed with Bad Apples Music, the Indigenous-driven label, founded by Briggs, that celebrates and prioritises blak excellence. HORNS OF LEROY featuring THANDO Melbourne’s Horns of Leroy have become one of the country’s premier brass bands. Inspired by the sounds of New Orleans and fused with the energy of the Melbourne streets, the group has earned themselves a reputation for delivering raucous shows built on strong foundations and insatiable energy.
PARVYN Parvyn is a Punjabi-Australian singer best known for her work in cult psychedelic band The Bombay Royale and performing globally since childhood with her father Dya Singh. CHITRA Chitra creates transportive music that footnotes her contemporaries – Julia Jacklin, Angel Olsen, and Adrianne Lenker – and fuses their influences onto a bed of rousing rock, forged with an alt-folk twang. PO PO MO CO PUNK EMUS PO PO MO CO’s Punk Emus are the cheekiest birds you’ll meet. They make mischief wherever they go. With attitude and sass, they will peck their way around the town. The ensemble is an award-winning queer comedy troupe based in Naarm (Melbourne).
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Sunday March 6 9am – 11am
Customer Service Officer
Twelve (12) Month Term Contract Remuneration: $2,273.04 gpf + super Enquiries: Meredith Hester on 02 6926 9102 Closing date: Friday 11 March 2022
Meet at the rest stop of Flowerdale Lagoon, Sturt Highway near Edward Street West Please wear a hat and sun safe clothing, enclosed footwear and bring along a pair of gloves.
Senior Property Officer
Remuneration: $2,717.00 gpf + super Enquiries: Matthew Dombrovski on 02 6926 9351 Closing date: Monday 14 March 2022
For further information contact Alice Kent on 1300 292 442.
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Remuneration: $2,123.58 gpf + super Enquiries: Mathew Windle on 02 6926 9163 or 0437 701 447 Closing date: Friday 18 March 2022
Graphic Designer
Twelve (12) Month Term Contract Remuneration: $2,942.50 gpf + super Enquiries: Michael Casey on 02 6926 9268 Closing date: Monday 21 March 2022
Corporate System Analyst
Remuneration: $3,100.50 gpf + super Enquiries: Reece Hamblin on 02 6926 9243 Closing date: Sunday 27 March 2022 Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer
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community and bring back suggestions and ideas, and make recommendations to Council. “The greater diversity we have on Council’s committees, the better we can represent our entire community in the huge range of programs and projects we deliver.” All committee roles are open for applications from Saturday 5 March 2022, closing on Monday 21 March 2022. To find out more and apply to join a committee visit wagga.nsw.gov.au
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FUSION22: Multicultural festival bringing the best beats + eats to Wagga Wagga in April Wagga Wagga’s premier outdoor celebration of live music, food and culture is set to be one of the biggest yet. Headlining FUSION22 are Alice Skye, Horns of Leroy (pictured) featuring Thando, Parvyn and Chitra. These unique Australian artists will bring an eclectic mix of sounds and styles to the Victory Memorial Gardens stage on Saturday 9 April. Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said an exciting and diverse line-up has been organised with some of the country’s most creative and talented performers. “Along with our headliners, there will be a mix of other entertainment including our talented local community performers and roving performers,” Ms Summerhayes said. “There will also be a live sculpture
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