Council News WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2015
Issue 62
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Blonde ambition It’s a musical so entertaining it should be illegal. Michelle Brasier got into character as the pretty-in-pink Elle Woods this week for a sneak peek at this year’s community production, Legally Blonde – The Musical. The international award-winning musical based on the movie follows the transformation of Elle as she chases the man of her dreams to Harvard Law School. The show will hit the Civic Theatre stage in November with a cast of talented locals, including Brasier who will return to her home town for the role. “It’s great to be back and working with such an awesome bunch of people,” she said.
“People would say Elle is not too bright, but I think she’s really smart. She thinks she’s going to get married and that all falls apart, so she has to find her own way and be this independent woman. “It’s a feel-good show. The music is really poppy and modern – I think that’s why people like it so much.” Brasier is currently based in Melbourne, having attended the prestigious Victoria College of the Arts and the University of Ballarat Arts Academy after graduating from Kooringal High School. Legally Blonde – The Musical plays at the Civic Theatre from 7 to 21 November with both matinee and evening performances. For more information, visit civictheatre.com.au
HIGH NOTE: Michelle Brasier gets into character as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde - The Musical, which is showing at the Civic Theatre in November.
GRASSROOTS BOOST AFL preseason game, youth programs coming to Wagga
the Eastern University Games in July and a Sheffield Shield match in February. While major sporting events have given a more than $4 million boost to the local economy this year, the new AFL partnership is set to have a lasting impact on the community. “This new two-year partnership with AFL NSW/ACT will see two Kick Start Centres established in Ashmont and Tolland for It’s the latest announcement for Indigenous youth,” Council’s the City of Good Sports, which Director Environmental and this year has hosted CountryCommunity Services Janice City Origin in May, the first of two Summerhayes said. Super Rugby trials in January, “Wagga will also benefit from
Wagga Wagga will host another AFL preseason clash within the next two years following a partnership agreement focused on developing the code at a grassroots level.
the Multicultural AFL Program, and AFL NSW/ACT will provide free registration for Indigenous and multicultural players. “Another major benefit for the city is the hosting of a North East Australian Football League (NEAFL) home and away game in 2016 or ’17 to compliment the AFL preseason match.” Council will provide $40,000 in funding to AFL NSW/ACT 2015/16 and 2016/17 as part of the partnership. The new plan will also see a media box and a second canteen constructed at Robertson Oval.
The news follows last week’s announcement the Brumbies will take on the Waratahs at McDonald’s Park next February in the second Super Rugby trial. “Council staff have been hard at work to create partnership opportunities for Wagga,” Ms Summerhayes said. “These sorts of events and programs make our city a great place to live and work, as well as ensuring we have an active and healthy community.” AFL NSW/ACT has indicated Wagga may host the preseason game as soon as next year.
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Game on • Two-year partnership between Council and AFL NSW/ACT • Robertson Oval to host one AFL preseason game and one NEAFL home and away game in either 2016 or ’17 • Media box and second canteen to be constructed at Robertson Oval • AFL NSW/ACT to coordinate Kick Start Centres in Ashmont and Tolland for Indigenous youth • AFL NSW/ACT to coordinate Multicultural AFL Program • Free club registration for Indigenous and multicultural participants