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Issue 28
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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2015
Uranquinty’s kitchen rules New kitchen for Neighbourhood Centre
RENOVATED: Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre secretary Sue O’Brien (second from left) and Council’s Director Environment and Community Services, Janice Summerhayes, take a look at the centre’s new kitchen with Origin Energy’s senior community relations business partner Amanda Robinson (left) and Uranquinty power station plant manager Paul Olsen.
Wagga Wagga City Council and Origin Energy have teamed up for a $12,000 project to install a new kitchen in the Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre. The Neighbourhood Centre is home to Uranquinty’s only
preschool and hosts a range of other social and recreational activities. Importantly, the Neighbourhood Centre also acts as a community evacuation centre during emergencies. Centre secretary Sue O’Brien
said the new kitchen will be a massive boost for the community. “The old kitchen was very small, it was half the size of what it is now and not very user-friendly,” she said.
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Wagga ready to celebrate It will be a jampacked long weekend of fun and celebration when the Wagga Wagga community comes together to mark Australia Day.
Wagga Wagga City Council’s Event Coordinator, Karly Pieper, said there will
be something for everyone over the three days. “Australia Day is a time to celebrate our nation and our city; and to recognise those people who help make Wagga great,” Ms Pieper said. “The Australia Day Awards give us the chance to honour the often unsung heroes of our community.” The awards are just one part of what is sure to be a fun-filled weekend, which begins with a picnic at the Oasis on Saturday 24 January and ends with more
celebrations on Australia Day itself. The awards ceremony and concert will be held at the Civic Theatre, with local talent from across the city to entertain the crowd. “The concert will feature performances by the Australian Army Band Kapooka’s Rock Band, Mount Austin High School Hip Hop Dancers, the National Anthem Competition finalists, Dale Allison and Hayley Potts,” Ms Pieper said. “Sunday will also be a huge day of celebrations, starting with Markets in
the Park from 9am and ending with the Beyond Bank Movies in the Park from 6.30pm.” The Wagga Waggafest People’s Choice award will also be announced at Movies in the Park. Along with the winning film, a collection of the best of Waggafest will be shown. The Beyond Bank Movies in the Park will also feature Happy Feet 2, which is one of many films Wagga’s Australia Day Ambassador Damian Candusso, an international multi-award winning Sound
Designer, has worked on. Rounding out the long weekend will be the 2WG Australia Day Breakfast, Citizenship Ceremony and the Star FM talent quest on 26 January. A full list of events for Australia Day in Wagga Wagga can be found at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/australiaday. See public notices for Council services and facilities hours over the long weekend.
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Uranquinty’s kitchen rules
Continued from page 1 “We hire the centre out for functions and with the new kitchen there will be a lot more interest. “Playgroup is also here every Tuesday and preschool runs three days a week.” Along with increasing its ability to host community events, the new kitchen will make the centre better equipped during emergencies. “This collaborative relationship between the Uranquinty community, Origin Energy and Council is a great example of the way rural and regional communities can work together to strengthen community assets,” Council’s Director Environment and Community Services, Janice Summerhayes, said. “We are pleased to be able to support a project like this that benefits everyone living and working in the Uranquinty area and helps achieve the Uranquinty community’s goal to become more resilient and prepared for emergency response in the future.” Origin Energy has also agreed to fund the production and installation of an emergency notice board outside the Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre which will be used to post community information during emergencies. Paul Olsen, Plant Manager at Origin’s Uranquinty Power Station, said Origin was COMMUNITY ART: Artist Kyle Pearson and street art workshop participant Rebecca Costello start creating the design for delighted to be involved. “The community has clearly identified this as the Ashmont skate park. a priority project and we are only too pleased to help make it happen,” Mr Olsen said. “I’m sure the pre-schoolers will also be looking forward to creating some delicious concoctions in their brand new kitchen.”
Community combines for skate park public art
The community has helped design and create artwork at the Ashmont skate park during a street art workshop last week. Local artists Kyle Pearson and Thom Patton were successful in their submission as part of the Public Art Plan to run the workshop and give the recently unveiled Webb Park skate park a bold new look. Mr Patton said the four-day workshop attracted participants from ages 10 to 24 and helped develop the young artists’ skills. “We started out with concept design
and had the young people involved sketch out things they’re into or like to draw as a way to assess where they were up to in terms of skills,” he said. “We then took those designs and made screen print designs for shirts and paper prints. “We came up with a design for the skate park that combined what the guys at the workshop created.” Participant Rebecca Costello said the workshop was a chance to learn more about street art. “I’ve gained some more art skills and
I’ve enjoyed spending some time with the community,” the 20-year-old said. Mr Pearson said as an artist he has enjoyed seeing the participants’ skill levels increase throughout the workshop. “Taking the ideas the kids have had and working with them, then getting to the stage where we’re applying it and seeing their ideas take shape has been really rewarding.” Another workshop is scheduled for 15-17 April at Harris Park as part of Youth Week.
CCTV installation Week 4 works
Due to the recent weather, work has begun in Baylis Street, working under the cover of the shop verandas. When weather permits, work will be undertaken in Fitzmaurice Street. The works being undertaken are open excavation and the installation of conduits and/or pits; underboring and the installation of conduits; and continued installation of draw wires and pulling of fibre optic cable. For more information, visit www.wagga.nsw. gov.au/cctv.
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As Wagga welcomes in the new year, many challenges continue to face the community in an economic climate that continues to drag the chain for improved prosperity. State Government elections in March, Council mergers, funding concerns, rising costs and so on and so on. Recently we read that Wagga’s population did not exceed some other growing regions and there was some talk that Council was to blame. The fact is that Council does not measure these things and in hindsight we probably should. Furthermore I believe we should be identifying key goals for our Council that incorporate targets like growth in population, jobs and the like. I am a big believer in government delivering its essentials, but at the same time they need to provide a vision which targets agreed goals and objectives. Sadly this is not reality. In the coming months we will hear from candidates in the state election. It is their time to talk about a vision for the bush and for our region. Good luck to all candidates. Just like in the corporate world where CEOs and GMs have a limited life, so should politicians. Wagga and our region need a fresh set of eyes and a passionate approach to our many issues and – of course – innovative solutions. Have a prosperous Wagga new year.
Councillor Andrew Negline
Register now for the People’s Panel
The People’s Panel, an online discussion forum where you can share your thoughts and ideas, is calling for community members to register their interest to take part in the new initiative. The panel is an exciting opportunity to share your thoughts and discuss big issues with other community members and help shape Council policy.
Whether you are an individual or a community group, we want to see our community through your eyes on a range of topics throughout the year. The People’s Panel is set to get under way in February 2015. To apply for The People’s Panel, visit www.wagga.nsw. gov.au/waggaview.
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FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT FEATURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM COMPETITION FINALISTS AND THE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS PICNIC AT THE OASIS LIZARD OF OZ MARKETS IN THE PARK BEYOND BANK MOVIES IN THE PARK LIZARD OF OZ FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY TALENT QUEST LIZARD OF OZ
For full event details visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDay PLEASE BE SUN SMART. ALL EVENTS ARE ALCOHOL AND GLASS FREE. WITH THANKS TO Australian Army Band Kapooka, Wollundry Rotary, Kooringal Rotary, The Convicts, Allison Music, Ollie’s Security
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SENIOR ENGINEER Enquiries: Alex Fenwick - 0457 592 142 Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2015
TEMPORARY BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER Nine (9) Month Maternity Leave Placement Remuneration: Min $922.19 gpw + super Enquiries: Jenna Amos - 02 6926 9505 Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2015
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Public Notices AUSTRALIA DAY COUNCIL TRADING HOURS MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2015
Administration Offices Wagga Wagga Civic Centre Closed Art Gallery & National Art Glass Gallery Closed
Civic Theatre and Theatre Booking Office Closed - Ticket bookings are available online at www.civictheatre.com.au Family Day Care/ In Home Care Unit Office Closed
Glenfield Rd Animal Shelter Closed
Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC) Open Normal Hours 7am to 4.30pm Kerbside Waste Collection Collections as Normal Library Closed
Livestock Marketing Centre Closed
Museum - Historic Council Chambers Site Closed Museum – Botanic Gardens Site Closed
Oasis Aquatic Centre Open 8.30pm to 6pm Sat 24 January Open 9am to 6pm Sun 25 January Open 8.30am to 6pm Mon 26 January Rural Waste Facilities Tarcutta - Closed
Sewer Service Problems Ph: 1300 292 442
Visitor Information Centre Open Normal Hours 9am to 5pm
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. DA15/0001, Alterations & Additions to Recreational Facility (Indoor) (Bolton Park Stadium), Including Further Recreation Floor Space, & Addition of Community Facility (PCYC), Bolton Park Stadium 48 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 7069 DP 1043666, Applicant: Wagga Wagga City Council DA15/0012, Dual Occupancy, 11 Paradise Dr GOBBAGOMBALIN NSW 2650, Lot 75
Contact us p 1300 292 442 e council@wagga.nsw.gov.au w www.wagga.nsw.gov.au a Civic Centre Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts PO Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
DP 1197530, Applicant: MJM Consulting Engineers Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council The subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition. Submission Period: 27/01/2015 to 10/02/2015 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter). When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Any person seeking to make a submission 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 objection must be specified in the submission. Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made in the previous two years. For more details, including disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations. Persons making written submissions regarding the above development are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Enquiries: Further details relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Development Services. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300 292 442.
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Copland St Date: Saturday 31 January Duration: 8pm to 10pm Reason: Sporting event at McDonald’s Park Detour: As per signs
Phil Pinyon, GENERAL MANAGER
Remember those fantastic outdoor shows like Wind in the Willows and Toad of Toad Hall played to huge audiences at the Wollundry Lagoon a few years back? Well, get your picnic rug or camping chair for The Lizard of Oz – a hilarious new outdoor show for kids and families on show now at the lagoon. Directed by Peter Cox and Mark Grentell of Backyard Ashes fame and featuring original songs by Peter J Casey, this is a show that will entertain all ages. The Lizard of Oz will be staged outdoors at the Wollundry Amphitheatre and open as part of the 2015 Australia Day weekend festivities. The show features an allstar Wagga cast, with some of the city’s finest performers and crew returning from the capital cities to perform, including Jamie Way, Karla Hillam, Michelle Brasier, Jacqui Irvine and Andrew Strano.
OFF TO SEE THE LIZARD: Dodo the blue heeler, Katrina Pavlova and Dotty explore the town of Wiggle Waggle in the Lizard of Oz. Along with songs composed by the awardwinning songwriter Mr Casey, who now lives in Wagga, the show also features the puppetry and costume building skills of the nationally renowned Aaron Dosiak (Erth, Dinosaurs Petting Zoo, I, Bunyip, Star
Wars Burlesque). The Lizard of Oz tells the story of Dotty, who ends up in a town called Wiggle Waggle after being caught up in Cyclone Matilda. Dotty and her blue heeler Dodo meet many colourful characters along the way to see the
Lizard for help, along with the story’s villain – Arachna the redback spider. The show began on 23 January and will be running until 8 February. Visit www. wagga.nsw.gov,au/civictheatre for more details and to buy tickets.
Meet Bugs This week’s pet of the week is ‘Bugs’, a young female wolfhoundcross. Bugs has a beautiful, affectionate and loving nature. She is extremely playful and would make a great addition to a family with land or a large yard with good fences. Being a bigger dog, Bugs would need regular exercising and plenty of attention, plus a bit of interaction with other dogs to keep her socialised. Bugs can be adopted for $314.45, which includes vaccinations, desexing, worming, microchipping, lifetime registration and a vet check.
You can meet Bugs and her friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 4.15pm. For further information, contact the friendly Animal Management Rangers on 6971 4651 or visit www.rescuerex.webs.com. Tip of the Week: Do you know where your cat is? If your cat is allowed to roam you are required to make sure that it is not causing a nuisance in the neighbourhood. As a responsible cat owner, Council suggests that you bring your cat in at night or have a cat run in the yard so it has a safe place to explore. cover charge. Cottontails Winery, 562 Pattersons Road, Harefield. Ph: 6928 4554
COMING UP THIS WEEK: FOUR DAYS OF FUN THIS AUSTRALIA DAY Fri 23 - Mon 26 Jan
Fri: Warm Up $100 pool comp ($2 entry). Sat: Under The Southern Cross party. Sun: Sol Sunday with lawn bowls! Mon: Family Fun Day with yabbie races and Dane Kennedy playing from 2pm! Farmers Home Hotel, Hammond Avenue. Ph: 6921 3346
Celebrations come along to the markets in the Victory Memorial Gardens! Featuring a petting zoo, free amusement rides from 9am-10am (at a cost from 10am), markets, and food vendors. Team Waggafest are calling the kids of Wagga to help them make a poster for this year’s competition. Bring your kids to our stall and draw us the BEST thing about Wagga. The winning drawings will be used in the advertising for Waggafest 2015!
CHILDREN’S THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTS“THE A fantastic locally created outdoor WIZARD OF OZ” family production. Created by the Sun 25 2pm THE LIZARD OF OZ 24 – 26 Jan, 28 – 31 Jan
For support in organising your event, contact Council’s Events Unit at events@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Mon - Fri.
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Enjoy a day out at the races. Admission $10, Ladies free. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 6921 2151
2WG FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Mon 26 Jan 7am
Come down to the Civic Precinct for a free Aussie Breakfast from 7am and enjoy some of the entertainment with your brekky.
AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Mon 26 Jan 9am-10pm
Held in the Civic Centre forecourt at 9am, a special event for those Tickets $7 at the door. Basement becoming our newest Australians. Theatre, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, STAR FM TALENT QUEST Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street. Mon 26 Jan 1pm Head to the Civic Theatre and enjoy the BEYOND BANK MOVIES IN THE annual Australia Day talent quest! PARK
makers of Backyard Ashes, the show features a fully professional, all-star Wagga cast with some of our finest performers and crew returning from capital cities. Wollundry Lagoon Amphitheatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta Sun 25 Jan 6:30pm - 10pm St. Bookings Ph: 6926 9688. Enjoy this free movie event in the Victory Memorial Gardens featuring PICNIC AT THE OASIS Happy Feet 2. Food and drink Sat 24 Jan – 2pm-6pm Free entry into the Oasis Aquatic vendors, kids amusements and plus Centre as part of the City’s Australia the announcement of the Waggafest Day Celebrations. Pack a picnic and People’s Choice Award! Beyond Bank enjoy the tunes while cooling off! This is is also giving the kids of Wagga Wagga the opportunity to show us their best a glass and alcohol free event. Happy Feet dance! The two best FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT & dancers on the night will each win a AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS $50 Community Reward Account. Full Sat 24 Jan 7pm-9pm terms and conditions will be displayed in Civic Theatre. Free concert featuring the Beyond Bank marquee at the event. the Australian Army Band Kapooka’s There’s also the opportunity to win an Rock Band, Hayley Potts, Dale outdoor setting from BBQs Galore or a Allison and the Mt Austin High School Family Pass to The Lizard of Oz! Indigenous Hip Hop Dancers. Hear about our Australia Day Ambassador, LIVE MUSIC ON THE DECK AT Damien Candusso. The night will COTTONTAILS also feature the announcement of the Sun 25 Jan Music from 4pm to 7pm. Free return Wagga Wagga Australia Day Awards. bus from the Visitor Information Centre MARKETS IN THE PARK (183 Tarcutta Street) leaving from Sun 25 Jan 9am-2pm 2:45pm, bookings essential. Adults $5 As part of the City’s Australia Day
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EAT LOCAL THURSDAY Thurs 29 January
2.30pm-6.30pm. Free entry. Weekly farmers market. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St. Ph: 0427 441 107
FLIX IN THE STIX Fri 30 Jan 6pm - 10pm
Commbank Flix in the Stix returns in 2015 bringing you a cultural event quite unlike any other. Featuring a brand new collection of award winning international short films curated by Aussie actress Deborah Mailman, combined with live music from ARIA award winning artists, My Friend the Chocolate Cake. Comedy sensation Tripod will also join the show for what will be the best night out in the bush in 2015. Top it all off with some local gourmet food, premium wine, beer and cider. Tickets: Adults $50, Concession $45. Wagga Wagga Music Bowl, Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street. Visit www.flixinthestix.com.au
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