Citylife - April 2014 by Wodonga Council

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Big event for Minis

All things REDfest

Couple recognised

New bans on smoking Reforms to cut cigarette use around children

Play premieres at The Cube

Tim Podesta and Andy Howitt in rehearsals for Of Mice and Men

Although Tim Podesta and Andy Howitt studied and trained as dancers on opposite sides of the world, their discovery of dance was under very similar circumstances. Both were young men and late starters in dancing terms but both loved sports and moving and upon finding dance, started a journey that would see them travel and perform all over the world. It almost seems that destiny had a hand in bringing them together to create and perform in the

upcoming adaptation of the classic novella Of Mice and Men which will have its world premiere at The Cube Wodonga this month. Tim is artistic director of local dance company PROJECTion Dance, performing and creating work all over the world. Andy is director and chief executive of Ausdance Victoria, the governing body of everything dance across the state. It is their love for making dance accessible to everyone that got Tim and Andy together to discuss

ways to create community projects. “We have performances across Victoria, the UK and Europe later this year and are so excited to have the support of the City of Wodonga so that we can have our world premiere right here in my hometown.” Of Mice and Men will be playing at The Cube Wodonga on Thursday, April 24, and Saturday, April 26, at 7.30pm. Book online at thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets

Smoking will be banned at public places frequented by children under new state reforms. From April 1, the Victorian smoking bans will prohibit smoking within 10 metres – about two car lengths – of children’s playgrounds, skate parks, junior sporting events and within public outdoor pool complexes. The aim of the bans is to create a smoke-free environment for children and young people to play without being exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke. The 10-metre ban applies to an area from any play equipment at playgrounds and from the edge of the skate park. It includes dining areas and car parks within the zone. In regard to sporting events, the ban applies to an area within 10 metres of an outdoor sporting venue for training and practice sessions, at breaks and intervals during the course of an sporting event involving those under 18. Wodonga mayor Cr Rodney Wangman said the bans would help protect our children while encouraging smokers to quit and help former smokers from relapsing. “We know there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke and it is important to protect our young people from this danger,” he said. “The bans are there to protect them, and to protect everyone from unwanted second-hand smoke. Cr Wangman said examples of local sporting events where the bans would apply included Little Athletics meetings,

junior football matches and school sporting events. It does not include matches where the majority of players are over 18. “For instance, during our local football match days when the under-18 teams are playing, smoking will be banned within 10 metres of the venue,” he said. “We expect most people will comply with the bans and that the community will be selfregulating in ensuring people are aware of the bans.” Council inspectors, under the Tobacco Act 1987, will provide information about the bans as well as issue fines. The infringement penalty is presently $144. The council has sent out information to local sporting clubs and venues and posters and flyers are available for download. More than 100 signs will be erected around the city at the smoke-free sites informing the community of the new bans. A more comprehensive list of the reforms and their application is available on the council’s website at wodonga. vic.gov.au

April, 2014

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Wodonga Council Office: 104 Hovell St, Wodonga, Post: PO Box 923, Wodonga, VIC 3689 Phone: (02) 6022 9300 Fax: (02) 6022 9346 Website: wodonga.vic.gov.au CityLife is Wodonga Council’s monthly publication and is delivered around Wodonga from the first Monday of the month. Approximately 14,300 copies are printed each month by Border Mail Printing, Wodonga. CityLife is printed on recycled paper, which is made up of 20 to 40 per cent of recycled fibre from old newspapers. It can also be re-added to newsprint production as a recycled fibre after use.

Contact your councillors

Wodonga Mayor Rod Wangman 0400 956 253

rwangman@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Cr Mark Byatt 0408 285 930 mbyatt@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Cr Michael Fraser 0428 321 764

mfraser@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Cr Eric Kerr 0428 438 129

ekerr@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Cr Lisa Mahood 0409 562 903

lmahood@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Cr Anna Speedie 0417 138 938

aspeedie@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Cr John Watson 0428 325 377

jwatson@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Council meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Monday of the month. The next upcoming meeting is scheduled for April 14. Meetings are held in the council chambers, level two, city offices, 104 Hovell St, Wodonga and commence at 6pm. Agendas can be downloaded from the council’s website the Friday prior to the meeting.

Celebrating what we have I THINK it is important to take the time to recognise what we do have and making the most of it. It seems like every time we turn on the TV, pick up a newspaper, or log on to the internet, we are told about all of the bad things we have to deal with every day, and how we need more resources or more dollars to make things better. We don’t celebrate how well Hawthorn played to win the flag, or that “Gazza” got another 45 touches. All we hear about is the “supplements scandal”, it's all over the front and back pages. It was a bit like that when I took those first steps into the inner sanctum of “the council”. Everyone was telling me how bad things were,and how much work needed to be done to get it fixed. And I must admit, I was looking forward to getting in there and finding out what was really happening. And … while I did find there are things that need a lot of focus, the first thing that stood out was the tremendous amount of good work and stories that were not being told or appreciated within our community. We talk about our youth and the problems they face. Having seen the calibre of our monthly young achievers at every council meeting, the efforts and dedication of every finalist presented at RED Carpet awards, the talent presented at the many schools we attend I can

tell you there are just as many good news stories as there might be bad. At the other end of the life cycle, I will never cease to be amazed by the energy, dedication and sense of fun shown by the senior members of our community. The bodies might not move as quickly as they used to but we should never underestimate what can be done when this group put their minds to it. Add to this the thousands of hours of unseen volunteer work carried out by the many service, sporting and community groups that we have in our city and you quickly realise we have a community which — while having a few things to work on — also has a lot more positives of which we should all be very proud. Recently I was quoted as saying that we are all getting older and fatter, and as a community it's true. Advances in medical science has meant we are living longer than we used to and the average age of our population is increasing. We are getting older. In Australia, 60%

of adults and 30% of children are considered to be overweight or obese and these figures continue to increase. While our city might be a bit better than the rest of the country, we are not that much better. One of my first “jobs” in the council was to speak at the launch of the Healthy Together Wodonga initiative. This is funded by federal and state governments, coordinated locally by the council and Gateway Health and is aimed at assisting the community to get healthy together to tackle obesity and enhance community health and well-being. The council plays a key role in providing the parks, outdoor and indoor sports centres, playgrounds and open spaces that encourage people to get up, get moving, and make the most of those extra years medical advances have been given us. Having recently inherited custody of a blue heeler, left at home while his owner went off to university, I now find myself spending a lot more time using our many parks and walking paths that we have in our city.

It is amazing how many people are now out pounding the pavement. People of all ages at any time of day, walking, jogging, riding or pushing all different kinds of strollers with smaller passengers inside. When we moved to Wodonga, the first thing that stood out was the huge amount of space in the city and the variety of sports available to anyone who wanted to have a go. I came from a place where you played footy (AFL) in winter and tennis in summer (not enough players for a cricket side) and that was it. With the space, sports, and recreation options that we all have available to us in our city there really is no excuse for us for not being up and moving and making sure we make the most of the time we have. A few years ago a wise lady, who I still see playing croquet every time there’s a game on, told a group of us young bucks to stop whinging about the world and remember: "If it’s to be, it’s up to me!” I think those are eight simple words that will stay with me for a very long time. My short time as a councillor has confirmed that while there is always a pile of work to do, there is a lot more that we can be proud of and it is even more important to make time to appreciate what we do have, while we work on getting the other items we need. Keep smiling and remember, “if it’s to be, it’s up to me”

Be aware of changes to roads, limits Road users are reminded to notice and obey recent traffic changes in the city. The intersection at Lawrence and Havelock streets was reopened in December last year after extensive works.

Vehicles travelling west along Lawrence Street now give way to traffic travelling along Havelock Street and to eastbound traffic on Lawrence Street. Three pedestrian crossings are also now located near

the Havelock and Lawrence streets intersection. There are two crossings located on Lawrence Street and one on Havelock Street and all include pedestrian warning lights. Meanwhile, VicRoads has

changed speed limits in several areas of the city. BeechworthWodonga Road, at Baranduda, north of Yarralumla Drive was 70km/h and has been decreased to 60km/h while south of Yarralumla Drive was 70km/h and

has been increased to 80km/h. The Bandiana Link road was 90km/h and has been decreased to an 80km/h speed limit. Further out, Kiewa East Road at Kiewa was a 70km/h zone and is now a 60km/h zone.

Centre gets $200,000 upgrade A new family and disabled change room is part of a $200,000 upgrade at the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre by Wodonga Council. The works include a $125,000 upgrade to the aquatic change facilities to include the development of change rooms for families and for people with a disability. Another $77,000 will be reinvested on the redevelopment of the health

club facilities and comes after the replacement and update of equipment. Manager of community lifestyle Debbie MacKinlay said it had become apparent the facilities, which included only one shared family and disabled change room, had become inadequate. “These works come in the response to the needs of the community and the users of the leisure centre,” she said.

“The YMCA has experienced strong growth in membership and it is the aim of these works to make the centre more attractive and accessible for more members of the community.” The change room works will convert an aquatic storeroom for the new change room which will also provide facilities for the centre’s aquatic staff. Refurbishment works include

replacing vanity units, fitting doors and privacy screens as well as tiling works. The redevelopment of the health club aims to make it more inclusive and inviting. “Our feedback from the YMCA and the users of the health club was that the equipment was outdated equipment and that the area was looking tired,” Ms MacKinlay said. “To continue to provide a

modern, attractive service for our community it was determined to rejuvenate the health club making it a welcoming and accessible place for all users.” The works bring the council’s spend at the centre over the past five years to just more than $1 million. The works started in March and are expected to be completed by the end of next month.

Mini cars set for big weekend of racing Drivers from Taiwan, Singapore and across Australia will converge on Wodonga for the 2014 Mini Nationals. The Wodonga Radio Control Car Club will be hosting the championships for the second time after kicking off the titles in 2010. The event, on April 26 and 27, is the only dedicated Mini event in Australia. Club spokesman Chris McHale said the weekend was a great time for those interested in radio control car racing to come down, see the action and talk with members. The weekend resembles a V8 Supercar round, just on a smaller scale. “Everyone involved is passionate about this, it’s a great community to be a part of,” he said. “The public can come, walk through the pits, talk to the drivers and see the gear involved which includes everything from battery charges to tyre warmers.”

LEFT: Chris McHale with examples of the cars that will be racing at the event and above. ABOVE: An M-chassis vehicle.

Saturday will include five rounds of qualifying based on time. Finals will feature a traditional race format

with a grid start. The titles are separated into three classes – M-chassis, open and four-wheeldrive.

Up to 70 competitors are expected at the event and members of the public are welcome to go along and check out the action with

plenty of standing room around the track’s perimeter. Mr McHale said the club, which has its home at Diamond Park on the Lincoln Causeway with bitumen and off-road tracks, was always looking for new members. The club holds two race days a month. “If someone is interested they should come down and speak to someone and we can help them get started with the right gear,” he said. “It’s good fun, it’s

competitive but it’s socially competitive. It’s a great family day out and we have all ages participating.” Qualifying starts at 11am on Saturday with the finals on Sunday from 9am at the Diamond Park track. Contact the club can email wodongarccc@ gmail.com, go to wrccc. asn.au. When: Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 Time: From 11am Saturday and 9am Sunday Venue: Diamond Park

Paws in the Park 2014 Sunday, April 6 • 8am to noon

For more information, phone (02) 6022 9300 or visit wodonga.vic.gov.au/paws2014

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Willow Park, Pearce St, Wodonga

Company's expansion sparks jobs growth

Wodonga mayor Cr Rodney Wangman was delighted to be on hand when Electrical Design and Construction announced its move to bigger and better premises in a $1.2m relocation. The Wodonga electrical engineering business will move to purpose-built premises in Trafalgar St next month, an expansion which will create 20 full-time jobs. Member for Benambra Bill Tilley announced the Victorian Government made a $150,000 contribution to the expansion from the Industries for Today and Tomorrow program. He said the investment was a vote of confidence in Wodonga as a place to do business. EDC started in 1999 with just eight employees and now employs 60 people. It has recently won several multimillion-dollar contracts. The new building will allow EDC to offer complete turnkey solutions to clients with the room to manufacture specialised switchboards.

EDC specialises in industrial automation projects, high-voltage installations, safety design

transit exhibition

and assessments and detailed electrical design. “EDC sees a bright future for the industry in

Arts Space

Date: Friday, March 28 to Saturday, April 26 Cost: Free Venue: Arts Space Wodonga, cnr Lawrence and Hovell streets, Wodonga Official opening and artist floor talk: Thursday, March 27 at 5.30pm Australia Wide Three is the latest travelling exhibition by Australia’s national organisation for art quilters, Ozquilt Network Inc. The exhibition of 34 original stitched works will showcase diverse interpretations of contemporary textile art from Australia’s leading and emerging quilt artists. Ozquilt Network Inc has a long and respected history promoting excellence within contemporary quilt making in Australia.

Jason Flower with Wodonga mayor Cr Rodney Wangman and member for Benambra Bill Tilley inspect the new premises.

Battle Of The Bands 2014 Bands and solo acts wanted. Applications close on Friday, July 25. For more information and an application form, please visit : facebook.com/ wodongayouthservices

Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600 Arts Space Wodonga Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 6pm. Thursday 9.30am to 8pm and Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm.

competitive markets and is pleased to be a part of the Wodonga economy,” owner of EDC Jason Flower said.

IMAGE: Karee S. Dahl, transit, digital photograph, 2009

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Battle of the Bands Date: Friday, August 8, 2014 Time: 6pm. Doors close 8.45pm. Finish 11.30pm. Venue: The Cube Wodonga Tickets $4 for Cube members, others $5. Cash only.

Enquiries: Youth event coordinator Melissa Habermann-Crowe, on (02) 6022 9300 or MHabermann-Crowe@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Show city some love

#loveWodonga A view overlooking Wodonga from Huon Hill.

Residents are being encouraged to share their favourite spots, landmarks, shops and activities in Wodonga as part of the council’s #loveWodonga campaign. In conjunction with a print campaign which started last month, showcasing some of the city’s fresh and unique traders, the council is launching the #loveWodonga campaign on social media. Residents and visitors alike can share snippets and images on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vine showcasing what they love about Wodonga. The council will be sharing the captures through its own social media channels and its website. Wodonga mayor Cr Rodney Wangman said the idea came about as the council looked at ways to reinvigorate the city, particularly during the roadworks in the central business area. “One thing that we have

really noticed through this process of the roadworks and through the consultation for the Draft CBA Revitalisation Plan is how much people love and care for their city,” Cr Wangman said. “A lot of people are excited by the future and the long-term vision for the city heart and we want to harness that momentum now and continue it forward as the new CBA takes shape. “We want to give them an avenue to share that civic pride so they can share with us and the world what they love about Wodonga. “And really it might be anything – the hamburgers at your local footy club or the sunrise from Huon Hill – but we want them to shout it aloud and what better way than through social media. “We really want this to be something positive for the city and something everyone can get involved in.”

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Garden helps community to blossom and grow Getting children to eat their vegetables can sometimes be a challenge but not at Baranduda Preschool. When students from the Baranduda Primary School cooked up a batch of their own “veggie pasta” and offered it to the Baranduda preschoolers, they had no shortage of takers. All the students had been involved in the planting, caring and picking of the vegetables as part of the Baranduda Community Garden. The initiative came about through Healthy Together Wodonga, who facilitated the connection between the schools and the Baranduda Community Centre to encourage healthy eating. A committee was formed, bringing in some greenthumbed volunteers from the community, which rebuilt a garden at the primary school into a thriving vegetable patch. It led to a garden also being set up at the preschool and has seen all the students involved in planting, growing and harvesting the vegetables and learning about how food grows.

Baranduda Primary School children cook up a feast from the veggie garden harvest. They then used the community kitchen facilities at the community centre to prepare the vegetables into some gourmet delights. Baranduda Community Centre co-ordinator Shelly Riddell said the community garden had been a great exercise in bringing the

community together and building relationships. “This was the perfect opportunity to partner with the schools and it has seen a greater community connection between the groups involved and the volunteers,” she said. “Healthy Together

Wodonga Building Services Illegal works The Building Act 1993 (the act) and Building Regulations 2006 (the regulations) legislate that most building work is subject to the issuing of a building permit. This includes new construction, most alterations, all swimming pools and spas, demolitions and removals. A building permit ensures that: • The builder is registered and insured; • Documentation is adequate and independently reviewed; • Key stages of the works are independently inspected; and • Once complete, the works are suitable for occupation/use. Undertaking building work without obtaining the necessary building permit is a serious offence and can result in severe penalties, including a court appearance before a magistrate and prescribed penalty of up to $10,000. A common misconception is works with a value of less than $5000 are exempt. This is not correct. If you are unsure if your project requires a building permit, please contact a member of the building services team on (02) 6022 9300.

Wodonga did a wonderful thing of making that vital initial connection and then letting us run with it. “We’ve been able to help in times of need and the teachers say it has been a great tool in helping the preschoolers make the transition to school.”

Mrs Riddell said the next step was to make the community garden more ecofriendly. The schools have been successful in getting a Neighbourhood Power grant from the council to buy and install water tanks and pumps.

Recycling bins for reserves Wodonga Council has secured a grant to install recycling bins at reserves at Lake Hume. The funds will be used to install 20 recycling bins at Jackson Point, Kookaburra Point, Ludlows and Ebden reserves. Studies have indicated the waste collected from the

reserves is of 70% recyclable content. The grant will pay for the installation of bins and some contractor costs. The bins will be rolled out over the four locations in the next few months. It follows on from a campaign over the summer to remind visitors of the no-glass

policy at the lake's reserves. All the reserves are clearly signposted with the glass and litter bans and designated barbecue areas are clearly marked. This project is supported by the state government's Regional Public Place Recycling grants program and Sustainability Victoria.

Dates for preschool open days Wodonga Council preschools will be holding open days to help parents make decisions on where to send their children to preschool. The open days provide an opportunity to see the preschool programs, view the facilities and have a chat to staff before making a final decision. Parents and children are welcome to visit the

Dates and Times for open days: Tues, June 10: Felltimber Preschool Southern Rise Children’s Centre Thurs, June 12: Baranduda Preschool Belgrade Ave Preschool Southern Rise Children’s Centre. Friday, June 13: Jamieson Crt Preschool Stanley St Preschool Southern Rise Children’s Centre centres on the open days between 9.30am and 11.30am.

For information, phone early years on (02) 6022 9300.

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Nominate someone for RED Carpet

Know a young person who has made a contribution to our community? Then why not nominate them for the RED Carpet Youth Awards. Young people aged between 14 and 24 years who work, live, study or volunteer in Wodonga are eligible to be nominated for Wodonga Council’s sixth annual youth awards. Wodonga Councillor and 2011 RED Carpet committee member Cr Eric Kerr said many young people made a vital contribution to our city. “Often these contributions go unnoticed and this is a great opportunity to recognise those young people who give of their time to make our community better,” he said. Committee member Heidi Nicholson said the awards were a fantastic way for the community to recognise and acknowledge all the amazing contributions that young people are making to the community. The information pack and nomination forms can be downloaded from wodonga. vic.gov.au/youth/rca-2014 or collect a hardcopy from youth services officer Anthony Nicholson at the council’s Hovell St offices. Alternatively, email anicholson@wodonga.vic. gov.au Nominations close on Friday, May 16.

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Claudia Padilla, Ximeva Sandoval, Kate Freeman and Jacob Mildren are gearing up for a full REDfest program.

Packed program gives festival broader appeal REDfest 2014 will be bigger and better than ever. So says the hardworking committee behind this year's event. This year the group have turned the one-day event into a festival over nine days, including a range of activities covering different interests and activities, proving

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there is plenty of scope for youth in a regional area. "This is a celebration and a recognition of youth in Wodonga," committee member Jacob Mildren said. "If youth are motivated and want to do something then they can do it, and they can do it as a collective. "It's quite broad,

there's music to skating and it encompasses a lot of different groups of people." "It brings youth together, from the ages of nine to 24 through different activities," Kate Freeman said. And it's hard work but the committee says it will be worth it. "To see people

enjoying what we've worked on and what we've produced, there's a sense of achievement," Kate said. For Claudia Padilla, who has only been in the country for a few months, it's about getting involved. "Sometimes people want to do things but don't know how to get involved, and

so it's good to come along and see what something is about," she said. And there's always the chance for you to have your say. "If people have ideas they should come along and be part of next year's committee," Kate said. Full REDfest program back page

Date: Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8, 3pm to 10pm at The Cube Wodonga Cost: Free Facebook: facebook.com/wodongayouthservices Monday, April 7:

Tuesday, April 8:

This event is supported by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.

April, 2014

Schools ready to rock Kool music program STUDENTS from four Wodonga secondary schools will come together to record their own professional music CD as part of the 2014 Kool Skools project. The students from Wodonga Senior Secondary College, Catholic College Wodonga, Victory Lutheran College and Mt Carmel Christian School will travel to Studio 52 in Melbourne to produce the compilation CD representing the Wodonga region. It is hoped the recording can achieve similar success to last year when the Wodonga entry took out the award for best artwork and a special judges award for a band.

Kool Skools is an annual, subsidised recording and multimedia project open to all secondary schools and council youth agencies in Victoria and NSW. It offers young bands and solo artists the opportunity to record their music in a professional studio environment, and be involved in all facets of the CD development including the design of artwork. Previous entrants in the Kool Skools project have included Missy Higgins, Delta Goodrem, Dean Geyer and Axle Whitehead. Wodonga Senior Secondary College music co-ordinator, Janet Turewicz, said the project locally has

been funded by Wodonga Council and involves a mix of government and nongovernment schools. “It’s seen as a project that council has initiated the money for and it’s not directed at any particular school,” she said. “Kids from all walks of life get to compose music, record in a professional environment, do the artwork and take the CD all the way through to the end, accepting all of the direction and stuff that the producers say along the way.” The Wodonga Kool Skools CD last year comprised 12 tracks divided between the four schools. It won an award for the

best artwork, designed by Catholic College Wodonga students, while The Thieves, of Wodonga Senior Secondary College, won a special judges award for a band. Mrs Turewicz said it was an invaluable life experience for the students who worked as a team to represent the region. “It was a really good community project because the kids all realised it wasn’t just about their music or their school, it was about doing a project for Wodonga,” she said. The students are expected to record the CD in June and hold an official launch at The Cube Wodonga in September.

New state website for youth

Join the 2014 FReeZA Crew What is FReeZA? FReeZA is an innovative youth development program providing young people between the ages of 12 and 25 with the opportunity to attend affordable and accessible music and cultural events. Through funding provided by the Office for Youth, FReeZA presents you with the opportunity to become a part of a local FReeZA committee to plan and deliver these events. As a committee member, you will determine what type of events suit your community, put on events for

14 to 18 year olds, be involved in decision making and volunteer your time to contribute to your community. The types of music and cultural events you will help run may include: youth stages and performances at community cultural and music festivals; skating and BMX competitions; art, film and fashion exhibitions; a battle of the bands competition or music, song-writing and dance workshops. If this sounds like something you might like to do, join the FReeZA committee.

This is your opportunity to:

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• Stage events for other young people in your local community; • Develop a broad range of skills; • Work in a fun, supportive environment; • Be recognised for your work; and • Meet other young people.

For more information, please contact Wodonga Council’s team leader events Kim Strang on (02) 6022 9300 or kstrang@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Follow FReeZA at facebook.com/freeza.wodonga

Youth have a new way to connect and share ideas. The Exchange website has been designed to provide young Victorians with a place where they can have their say

and communicate directly with the state government. It gives young people access to information and resources and supports them to be actively involved in their communities

and with youth from across the state. The Exchange is a part of $3.2m investment in youth over five years. Visit The Exchange at theexchange.vic. gov.au

Baraduda Community Centre youth group The Baranduda Community Centre is organising a youth group on Friday nights as a safe and supervised place for the city’s young people. Activities including movies, barbecues, sports, games, Playstation playoffs, cooking classes, bootcamp, guest speakers. Date: Friday, May 2 to Friday, June 27 Time: 5pm to 7pm Age group: 12 to 15 years Cost: $5 per session (includes activity and snack) Venue: Baranduda Community Centre Enquiries: Baranduda Community Centre on (02) 6020 8643

Give and get even more back BY SAMANTHA TREFFERS YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Samantha Treffers, second from the left at the back, during her trip to India.

In 2013 I was accepted into a program run by Antipodeans that allowed me to volunteer as an international youth aid worker. Because of this and my volunteering in the local community I was chosen to be Wodonga Young Citizen of the Year. The importance of volunteering cannot be stressed enough. So many crucial programs depend on volunteer work. Volunteering is fulfilling and gives you a sense of purpose. The most fulfilling thing I have done personally comes from volunteering. In 2014 I travelled to India to volunteer. I worked in primary schools and an orphanage teaching basic English and maths. The children I taught were from an extremely isolated area in Rajasthan. They were mostly around the age of six but due to the lack of daycare in the village some children

Sense of community is really important BY CATHERINE WEBB 2013 YOUTH AMBASSADOR Last year I was privileged enough to be named the RACV Youth Ambassador for 2013. I was given the award at The RED Carpet Youth Awards, these awards recognise the hard work and contribution of our youth within the community. The RED Carpet Youth Awards were a great night to be at, with all of those nominated inspiring the other guests of the evening. From entertainment by some of the nominees, to the fantastic MC’ing by the award panel it was a wonderful and fun atmosphere to be a part of. The night highlighted the importance of community. How through our small actions we can have a huge impact on those around us, and together can create a warm and energetic community that caters to everyone. Community holds people together, it encourages; learning, acceptance, friendships, hard work, and gives extra meaning to the town in which you live. Turning a street into a

neighborhood and a town into a home. From a youth perspective, community is important for the above-mentioned reasons but also because it offers us opportunities. Opportunities to just hang out, and take time out - like REDfest for example where we can just be with our friends. It offers opportunities to volunteer, to work and to grow in our interests. For me personally it is my love of teaching and youth ministry that led me to become more involved in the community. My ambition to be a teacher saw me take a gap year at Catholic College. It meant many late nights and early starts as I went from camp to camp, youth group to youth group and the daily duties of the job - allowing for the great honour of being nominated for the Trainee of the Year award. But it was my love of working with children with additional needs that saw my biggest, and personally most rewarding, involvement in the community. Working with Interchange, a local organisation, and

volunteering at church and various other events allowed me to gain an understanding of children with special needs. Creating a pathway for me to help in a way that I care about, as it is something close to my heart, and to have great fun whilst doing it. I never expected that my volunteering or work would rewarded with nominations for the Young Carer award or the Individual Community Service award, but it is something I shall not forget. For me I don’t see it as a chore, but as a pleasure. This year I am in Canberra studying to be a primary school teacher and through the Wodonga community I am looking into possibly doing the additional qualifications to work in special needs. I still manage to work with the CSYMA National Post School team (which works in ministry in primary and high schools, running retreats, reflection days and so forth) and I am enjoying the work that I do. Yet I do miss my volunteering, and I hope I can find a way to contribute to my new community.

brought siblings and we taught them, too. As eager as the kids were to learn, they also loved the concept of teaching us as well. In class I’d have kids try to teach me Hindi when they got bored of learning English. It was a never-ending challenge but I was constantly getting back everything I put into it through love and life experience. I’m going to be forever grateful for my opportunity to volunteer abroad. Not only did I get to share my knowledge with others but I also got to see a part of the world. I got to see the Taj Mahal, ride a camel and watch a sunrise break over a city. Volunteering sells itself. There’s never been a time that I’ve regretted it, or that I haven’t received as much or even more than what I’ve put in. Volunteers help the homeless, fight fires and help at community events. I urge everyone to give volunteering ago. You’ve got nothing to lose.

Past winners Kim Blanza, sponsor Maria Rosa, Ashlea Bennett and Liam Shay congratulate RACV Youth Ambassador for 2013 Catherine Webb at last year's Red Carpet awards.

Little Gifts

Be-Dazzle Your Bike

Explore Wodonga’s bike trails and go on a treasure hunt for things to transform your bike. At the end destination artists Melanie Ruth and Bessie McGaffin will be on hand to help you dress your bike. Join in a bike photo shoot and see your glammed up wheels pictured on The Cube Wodonga Big Screen. Parental supervision required. Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm Venue: Meet at Huon St car park, Belvoir Park, Wodonga Cost: Free For more information, please phone Wodonga Council’s cultural development co-ordinator Verity Brookes on (02) 6022 9300.

Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 13, 2014 Building Resilience in Young People with Dr Andrew Fuller

Date: Monday, March 31 Venue: The Cube Wodonga Time: 7.30pm to 9pm Cost: $10 As a clinical psychologist, Dr Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the well-being of young people and their families. Bookings required: thecubewodonga.com.au or (02) 6022 9311 Facebook: facebook.com/ wodongayouthservices

Meet the Author Jack Heath

Date: Friday, April 4 Venue: Wodonga Library Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Cost: Free Jack Heath started writing his first book, The Lab, at 13 and had a publishing deal at just 18 years of age. He followed its success with more action-packed thrillers such as Remote Control, Money Run and Hit List. Join Wodonga Library to hear him speak and answer questions about his award-winning books. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 or wodongalibrary.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/wodongalibrary

The Vibe

Date: Friday, April 4 Venue: Arts Space Wodonga Time: 6pm to 9pm Cost: $6.50 The Vibe features headline and support acts, plus open mic opportunities. To participate in the open mic segment, performers can sign up on the night. The Vibe is a great opportunity to network and gain live performance experience. Snacks, food and beverages will be available for purchase on the night. Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office, (02) 6022 9311, or thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets

For the Animals activity at Mars Petcare Paws in the Park

REDfest Scavenger Hunt

Date: Wednesday, April 9 Venue: Start and finish at Woodland Grove Date: Sunday, April 6 Time: 12pm to 4pm Venue: Willow Park Cost: Free Time: 8am to noon For The Animals volunteers will Teams of up to five members will have four hours to find conduct youth classes on the best ways to approach strange stuff, take pictures and answer questions dreamed up by the dogs, as well as safety tips for your own dogs and ways to REDfest Youth Committee. Prizes will be on offer for those read a dog’s body language. teams who score the highest. Cost: Free Facebook: facebook.com/ Enquiries: wodongayouthservices youthfortheanimals.com Facebook: facebook.com/ groups/fortheanimals

Playstation Play-offs

Date: Thursday, April 10 Venue: Wodonga Library Time: 2pm to 4pm Cost: Free Try out your skills against other players to find the ultimate gamer! We’ll have Rock Band, Sonic Racing and more. Bookings essential. Enquiries and bookings: Wodonga Library, phone (02) 6022 9330

Music in the Park

Date: Wednesday, April 9 Venue: The Cube Courtyard, Fishy Trail Run and Time: 4pm to 6pm Half Marathon Cost: Free Date: Sunday, April 6 Celebrate REDfest 2014 with Venue: Murray River and its your friends and local live tributaries music in The Cube Courtyard. Time: 9am for 21km start, This free event is open to all 9.30am for 12km run, to come along and enjoy. BYO 10am for 6km run picnic, dance shoes and chair/ Cost: $5 (6km), $10 (12km) and rug. $20 (21km) Facebook: facebook.com/ Dust off your fancy dress as wodongayouthservices there will be spot prizes for the best dressed “running fish”. Enquiries: funrun@parklandsalburywodonga.org.au or parklands-alburywodonga.org. au Facebook: facebook.com/ pages/Parklands-AlburyWodonga/254169821271251

Pedal Power Disco

Date: Monday, April 7 Venue: The Cube Courtyard Time: 10am to 2pm Cost: Free The Pedal Power Disco is a stationary bike that powers a media player and light show when you pedal. Facebook: facebook.com/ wodongayouthservices

FReeZa Movie Marathon

Date: Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8 Venue: The Cube Wodonga, Time: 3pm to 10pm Cost: Free As part of REDfest 2014, the FReeZa crew will be holding a movie marathon for young people in Wodonga. Facebook: facebook.com/ wodongayouthservices

Government partners: This event is supported by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. These are all ages (nine plus), smoke, drug and alcohol-free events.

Free Sausage Sizzle for Justice

Date: Wednesday, April 9 Venue: The Cube Wodonga Courtyard, Hovell St Time: 2pm to 4.30pm Know your rights! Phone contracts, renting, refunds, disputes, fines and warrants. Cost: Free

Holiday Hip-Hop

Date: Thursday, April 10 Venue: Baranduda Community Centre Time: 10am to 11.30am Cost: $10 As part of REDfest 2014, this workshop will be conducted by Adrenalin Dance. Appropriate for nine to 13 year olds. Bookings required: Baranduda Community Centre on (02) 6020 8642

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Be-Dazzle Your Bike

Date: Thursday, April 10 Venue: Meet at Huon St car park, Belvoir Park, Wodonga Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm Cost: Free Explore Wodonga’s bike trails and go on a treasure hunt for things to transform your bike. At the end destination artists will be on hand to help you dress your bike. Parental supervision required. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300

But I’m a Cheerleader Diversity movie night!

Date: Thursday, April 10 Venue: La Trobe University, Wodonga - Main Lecture Theatre (room 6101) Time: 7pm to 9.30pm Cost: Free But I’m a Cheerleader is a quirky, funny movie about a young cheerleader who is suspected of being attracted to the same sex. A member of the Alphabet Crew, AlburyWodonga’s new youth diversity group, will speak before the film. Join us in a night of laughs and a free barbecue! Enquiries: Sarah Roberts, phone (02) 6022 8888 Facebook: facebook.com/ WayOutWodonga

Skateboarding Australia skate clinics and activities

Date: Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 Venue: James Scott Memorial Skate Park, Willow Park Time: 9am to 11am, 12pm to 2pm and 3pm to 5pm Cost: Free Want to try skateboarding but don’t have the gear or the know-how? This REDfest you can! Skateboarding Australia (SbA) is coming to Wodonga for two days of interactive skateboarding sessions for both beginners and those who already skate. In addition to skateboards and helmets available for free hire, Skateboarding Australia will be giving out prize packs. No helmet, no skate/ride. Facebook: facebook.com/ skateboardingaustralia Website: sba.org.au

Controlled Falling Project

Date: Friday, April 11 at 7pm, Saturday, April 12 at 11am and 6pm, workshop Saturday, April 12 at 1pm (60 minutes) The Cube Wodonga ThisSideUp acrobatics bring their audacious, heart-stopping circus spectacular to Wodonga. Controlled Falling Project will leave you on the edge of your seat, agape at their physicality. Enquiries and bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office, (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Cost: The Cube Wodonga member $15, All other tickets $20 Workshop $8 (limited places)

Early Easter Egg Hunt at WAVES

Date: Sunday, April 13 Venue: WAVES, 8 Mactier Ave Time: 9am As the WAVES pool season and REDfest 2014 come to end, the REDfest Youth Committee invite all young people to come down to WAVES for a final day of fun with an Early Easter Egg hunt. Cost: Pool entry fees Enquiries: WAVES on (02) 6056 2066

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National titles beckon for this talented trio Two netballers and a basketballer were the recipients of YASS grants in March. Netballers Jane Cook and Jacqueline Newton are both part of the North East Zone Academy and have been selected in the Victorian under-17 state team to compete at the nationals at Glen Waverly next month. The pair, the only regional representatives in the side, make regular trips to Melbourne for state team trainings. Jacqueline plays with North Albury in the O and M and won the league’s B-grade best and fairest award last year. She has been a member of the Albury representative team, a Melbourne association championship player and represented the O and M in the under-17s team. Jonathon Sharp has played representative basketball with Wodonga since he was 10. Now 16, he has been named the Wodonga association’s MVP in the under 12s and the under 18s and was named most improved in the under 14s. The YASS funding will go towards his costs

Games of Yesteryear Did you play hopscotch, knuckle bones, quoits, or British bulldogs as a child? Could you make a cat’s cradle from string, or sing A sailor went to sea, sea, sea? The Children’s Fair committee would like to invite all children at heart to come and reminisce about their childhood and games of yesteryear. Ideas will form the inspiration for this year’s Children’s Fair: Games of Yesteryear. Free morning tea provided. Date: Tuesday, April 29 from 10.30am to 11.30am Venue: The Cube Wodonga, Hovell St Enquiries: Kellie Miller on (02) 6022 9300

Wodonga Waste Transfer Station and Pound ABOVE: Netballers Jacqueline Newton and Jane Cook with Cr Mark Byatt at the March council meeting. LEFT: Basketballer Jonathon Sharp with Cr John Watson and his YASS award.

when he represents Country Victoria at the national Under-18 Basketball Championships in Canberra next month.

The council's Young Achiever Support Scheme is aimed at financially assisting young people in their pursuits to

participate at a state or national level for activities, events or competitions in their chosen fields.

YASS: where are they now Ella Maclean in competition

ballet full-time at Ballet Theatre Australia. With the help of a YASS grant, Caitlin Jonker went to New Zealand for a major ballet competition, competing against 128 competitors. Mum Rebecca Jonker, said Caitlin, who has just turned 14, had big goals. “She studied with the Regional Academy of Performing Arts and Tim Podesta and they were

Caitlin Jonker

Combining her love of the environment with her duties as school captain has kept Natasa Sojic busy since she won a YASS award last year. Natasa says she still finds time to help with tree planting with the Friends of Willow Park group but shifted her focus to include a broad range of causes fund-raising and organising activities at Wodonga Senior Secondary Colllege. She hopes to have a future in the environmental field, hoping her sciencebased courses will lead to a university degree and a career in conservation. Caitlin Jonker has made the move to Melbourne to study

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awesome but she has such amazing opportunities in Melbourne," she said. “Going to New Zealand was a great experience for her and she gained a lot from that trip.” Last month she danced during Melbourne Fashion Week. Ella Maclean has continued her athletic pursuits in 2014, competing at national level. Ella came 18th at

the youth national triathlon. Next is the final national event of the season in the Triathlon All Schools Nationals, where she qualified second in the state in her age category. She trains daily and has terrific coaches including Ken and Rachel Little (Team Velocity), Micheal Ursu (Wodonga Swim Club) and Fabrizio Andreoni (Fab4fitness).

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays - 10am to 4pm. Closed: ANZAC Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. For further enquiries, please phone (02) 6022 9358. Pound - Access by appointment only. Please phone (02) 6022 9300 for all appointments.

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ThisSideUp acrobatics bring their audacious, heart-stopping circus spectacular to Wodonga. Controlled Falling Project will leave you on the edge of your seat, agape at their physicality. A show not to be missed. Date: Friday, April 11 at 7pm and Saturday, April 12 at 11am and 6pm;

Workshop: Saturday, April 12 at 1pm (10 years plus) Duration: Show - 60 minutes, no interval. Workshop - 60 minutes Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 Online: thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets Cost: The Cube Wodonga member $15, all other tickets $20, workshop $8

The City of Wodonga’s Domestic Animal Management Plan 2014-2017 is now finalised and is available at wodonga.vic.gov.au/communityservices/animals/damp.asp or hard copies at the council offices.

Expressions of interest Looking to give something back to the Wodonga community? Get involved in the City of Wodonga Senior Celebrations to be held throughout the month of October, 2014. The council is currently looking for active community members who would like to volunteer in any of the following ways: • A committee volunteer to assist in the planning and implementation of events. This would require attendance at meetings (1.5

hours approximately every three weeks from April to September), additional time as required researching/ planning proposed events and volunteering at various events throughout October; • A guardian angel (volunteers who help transport community members to and from events); and • An on-the-day event volunteer. Please register your interest with Melissa Nagle on (02) 6022 9281 or mnagle@wodonga.vic.gov.au by 5pm on Friday, April 11.

Arts Space

Arts Space Echoes Date: Monday, April 7 Time: 10.30am to noon (arrive 10.15am) Venue: Arts Space Wodonga, cnr Lawrence and Hovell streets, Wodonga Arts Space Wodonga and Murray Conservatorium present Art Space Echoes. Come and enjoy live classical music in the gallery followed by a light morning tea. March 17: Roman Turewicz on piano April 7: Peter Cominos on classical guitar with Jenny O’Hara on flute Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga public programs officer Stacey Harrison on (02) 6022 9609 Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 Online: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Cost: $6.50. Bookings essential. Government partner:

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Road works now on the home stretch The Elgin Boulevard realignment project is going well, although there have been some challenges. The High St intersection will open in April. Much of the infrastructure under the ground has been found in a deteriorated condition, including optic fibre, water, gas, sewer, storm water and drainage. These services are located in areas of land previously owned by VicRoads and VicTrack and have needed to be relocated as part of the project. The project team has been pleased that progress has been able to be made through these difficulties. The council understands that to onlookers, it may have appeared that not as much progress as they had hoped is

being made and this has been a result of the issues above. But the works are now on the home stretch. There is ample parking available in car parks located at the rear of High St, as well as in the council car park and other locations around the city`s heart. Work will soon start on the Elgin Boulevard area. There have been some great ideas from businesses about what can be done to promote our city and generate activity in the Elgin Boulevard area while the construction is taking place. The Saturday activities held on March along the length of High St attracted lots of positive comments and High St was a hive of activity during the morning.

Easter bunny to make special High St stop The Easter bunny will be hopping into High St next month. In the lead-up to Easter, the Easter bunny will be in the city's main street, handing out Easter eggs, on Wednesday, April 16, Thursday, April 17 and Saturday, April 19 from 10am to noon. Eager eyes will be able to spot our floppy-eared friend anywhere from Woodland Grove to

South St and down Stanley St. The Easter bunny is dropping by at

his busiest time of year to assist the council in promoting businesses during the High St roadworks. The council is encouraging residents to shop local and to support local businesses to ensure a vibrant city heart into the future. The visits follow on from the successful morning of activities in March.

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Geoff and Kay Pollard with Cr Rodney Wangman with their Eagle award presented at the March council meeting.

Eagle award for couple Long-time Wodonga business owners Geoff and Kay Pollard were presented with Wodonga Council’s Eagle award at the March council meeting. When presented with the award by mayor Cr Rodney Wangman, they remarked how much they loved Wodonga. They also mentioned the great community pride that existed in regional towns. Mr Pollard has been in Rotary for 36

years, been involved with the Wodonga Bowling Club for more than 20 years and the Baranduda CFA for 10 years. Mrs Pollard is a founding member of the Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness group, is involved in the Rotary club, and is an active member of the Wodonga Tennis Club. Both were described community leaders and Cr Wangman said he would be hardpressed to find a kinder, more generous couple.

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wouldn’t normally be able to afford it. “We provide not only therapy to people in need but also hospitality,” she said. “We’re building community and showing care to people who are isolated, and giving them the opportunity to connect with other people.” Ms Ashley said Revive was in desperate need of more remedial massage therapists and hairdressers, as well as any other health or beauty professionals, to volunteer their time. More committee members and hospitality workers are also needed. Volunteers need to commit at least two hours a month to the cause. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Ms Ashley on 0408 430 058.

Applause for our clown Our class clown was the runner-up at the state final. Gregor Tarrant was runner-up in the state final of Class Clowns after winning the heat at The Cube Wodonga in February.

Gregor, who attends the Felltimber campus of Wodonga Secondary School, will now move to the national competition to compete against 12 other state finalists

at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Thanks must go to Gregor's teacher Kim O'Shea, who was a great support to him and looked after several acts on the night.

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Health and beauty volunteers needed HAIRDRESSERS, massage therapists and other health and beauty specialists are needed to help staff a community wellbeing clinic in Wodonga. Revive is an outreach service of St John’s Anglican Church Wodonga. It offers a range of lowcost health and well-being treatments to people in need. Run and staffed entirely by volunteers, the service has grown from just a couple of clients two years ago to about 120 today. It runs every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the St John’s Anglican Church hall. Senior therapist Kate Ashley said Revive was the first clinic of its kind in the area, offering both hospitality and therapeutic treatments to those who

The Cube Wodonga

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents

The Deep

based on the book by Tim Winton Brought to you by Australia’s champions of puppetry, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, The Deep is all about forgetting to be scared! Please Note: Teachers notes are available to schools on booking. Date: Wednesday, April 16 at 6pm and Thursday, April 17 at 10.30am Duration: 50 minutes, no interval Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 Cost: The Cube Wodonga member $15, all other tickets $20

PUBLIC NOTICES Arts and Cultural Contribution Program 2014 Wodonga Council values art and culture, and the contribution it makes to a dynamic, diverse and holistic community. The Arts and Cultural Contribution Program is one way the council seeks to support a range of cultural practices, community development and entertainment opportunities. Applications are invited from eligible community and professional arts and cultural organisations towards their core operational costs; and for creative community projects within Wodonga. For guidelines and an application form, please visit wodonga.vic.gov. au/about-us/grants-funds/artscultural-program Applicants are encouraged to discuss their submission with council’s cultural development co-ordinator Verity Brookes on (02) 6022 9211 or vbrookes@wodonga.vic.gov.au Applications close on Wednesday, April 30. Late applications will not be considered. wodonga.vic.gov.au

Award win for growing estate Elmwood estate, off Beechworth Rd, was the winner of the Best Integrated Housing Development at the 2013 Master Builders Association of Victoria awards. This award-winning development includes 130 medium-density houses, a medical centre, pharmacy and café. A community centre comprising a park, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, toolshed and community garden will complete the project. Developer Brendon Collins said the estate was driven by market demand for smaller, energy-efficient housing. He said he aimed for housing that was beautiful but not expensive to buy and run. “To win the award against more than 20 other entrants, many

PROJECTion Dance presents

Of Mice and Men

An artist's impression of the completed Elmwood Estate. from Melbourne, was a fantastic testimonial to the work we are doing here," he said. “The focus on sustainable housing flows right through the development from the concept through to the execution because we take care of everything.” The design of the

houses focuses on orientation with features including double glazing and insulation, and many have solar power. “At the moment we have five houses which are essentially running without paying power bills and one case is in credit of more than $250 per quarter,” he said.

The houses, which include one to four bedroom properties on one or two storeys, are built with a seven to nine star energy rating. “This is a premium development for Victoria and we have it right here in Wodonga, which is great for the city,” Mr Collins said.

The Cube Wodonga

Final rate instalment for financial year

Date: Thursday, April 24 and Saturday, April 26 Time: 7.30pm Duration: One hour, 40 minutes Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 Cost: The Cube Wodonga member $20, all other tickets $28 Of Mice and Men is a novel written by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. Published in 1937, it tells the tragic story of George and his big childlike friend Lennie, two displaced migrant ranch workers, who move from place to place in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression. They have nothing except the clothes on their back, and a hope that one day they’ll find a place to call home.

Tim Podesta and Andy Howitt created a duet inspired by this classic tale of friendship and trust after meeting in mid 2013. Their aim was to create work that was accessible, artistically bold and theatrical and that responded to the text of a great novel. In this partnership they have found a shared passion for creativity via dance. Music by Ry Cooder Paris, Texas/The Great Depression: American Music in the 1930s

Fourth and final instalment REMINDER notices will be issued this month for the fourth rate instalment of the 20132014 rates and charges. The due date for payment is June 2 and also any arrears of previous instalments. In addition to the above, final notices have been issued for certain properties that are in arrears of previous instalments. These properties will be referred to the council’s commercial collection agency for legal proceedings if payment is not made or an acceptable payment arrangement put in place. The costs of any legal action can be considerable and remain as a charge against the property until paid. Direct debit payers Please be aware you have agreed to make payments on the dates specified in the letter of acceptance of

the direct debit facility and reminder notices for the fourth instalment due June 2will be issued as a courtesy reminder of the pending payment. The direct debit nine instalment payers were issued with their 2013-2014 notice with a covering letter advising of the nine monthly amounts that will be extracted from their nominated account on the 20th day of the month, which commenced last September and will continue through to May. Due to Easter, this month’s direct debit will come out on April 22. Any ratepayers wishing to consider using the direct debit method of payment can obtain details from the council’s website at wodonga.vic.gov.au/ payments/index.htm For further information on payment options or other enquiries about your rates, please contact the customer focus team on (02) 6022 9300.

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What’s on transit exhibition Date: Now to Saturday, April 26. Time: Opening hours, Arts Space Wodonga Venue: Arts Space Wodonga Cost: Free The international travelling multimedia exhibition transit brings together the work of four Australian interdisciplinary artists; Stephen Copland, Meredith Brice, Colin G. Reaney and Karee S. Dahl; who have recently lived and worked in the United Arab Emirate of Sharjah. Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600 Master your gadget Date: Every Tuesday from now to May 27 Time: 9.30am to 11.30am Venue: Wodonga Library Cost: Free Have you received a new gadget and want to know how to use it? Book a 30-minute session and bring along your gadget – smart phone, tablet, camera or laptop. Bookings essential. Tell the library what you want to learn when you make your booking. Enquiries: Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330 REDfest 2014 Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 13 Various times Various venues Cost: Free REDfest is Wodonga’s annual youth festival held during National Youth Week (NYW) from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 13. Program liftout inside. All events are free, and drug, smoke and alcohol-free. Enquiries: Wodonga Council’s events co-ordinator Kellie Miller Phone: (02) 6022 9300 The Vibe Date: Friday, April 4 Time:6pm to 9pm Venue: Arts Space Wodonga The Vibe is a series of gigs for local, established or emerging young performers. Cost: $6.50 Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga public programs officer Stacey Harrison on (02) 6022 9609 Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office Phone: (02) 6022 9311 Online: thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets Author visit - Jack Heath Date: Friday, April 4. Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Venue: Wodonga Library Cost: Free Jack Heath is the author of six actionpacked thrillers for young adults. Enquiries: Wodonga Library Phone: (02) 6022 9330 Mars Petcare Paws In The Park Date: Sunday, April 6 Time: 8am to noon Venue: Willow Park, Pearce St, Wodonga Cost: Free Includes parades and doggy obstacle course plus visit the many pet stalls. This event is proudly

brought to you by Mars Petcare Australia. Enquiries: Wodonga Council events co-ordinator Melissa Nagle Phone: (02) 6022 9300 Fishy Trail Run and Half Marathon Date: Sunday, April 6 Time: 9am Venue: Starts on the Kiewa River at Killara. Courtesy buses to leave Wodonga Creek at 8am and 8.30am from the northern side (Gateway Island) of the Stockies bridge. Cost: $20/21km $10/12km 5$/6km 21km Half Marathon and 12km Trail Run start at 9am on the Kiewa River at Killara and finish at the Stockies Bridge. All proceeds support Border trust charity and regional parklands. Enquiries: (02) 6023 6714 or parklands-alburywodonga.org.au Arts Space Echoes Date: Monday, April 7 Time: 10.30am to noon (arrive 10.15am) Venue: Arts Space Wodonga Cost: $6.50 Arts Space Wodonga and Murray Conservatorium present Arts Space Echoes. Peter Cominos on classical guitar with Jenny O’Hara on flute. Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga public programs officer Stacey Harrison on (02) 6022 9609 Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office Phone: (02) 6022 9311 Online: thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets Movie marathon Date: April 7 and 8 Time: 3pm to 10pm Venue: The Cube Wodonga Cost: Free As part of REDfest 2014, The FReeZa Crew will run free movies sessions for youth. Movie titles and session times will be available at facebook. com/wodongayouthservices. Holiday program - fun at the centre For children aged six to 12 years who want to have some fun with other children during the school holidays. Come and join us at the Felltimber Community Centre. Monday, April 7: Basketball - Goal shooting Tuesday, April 8: Mario Kart – roundrobin championship Wednesday, April 9: How to be a fisherman Thursday, April 10: Bicycle awareness Friday, April 11: Guitar for kids and jam session Time: 10am to noon Cost: $5 per session Contact: (02) 6043 4550 School holiday activities at Wodonga Library: Date: Tuesday, April 8 and 15 Time: 10am to 11.30am Venue: Wodonga Library Cost: Free Age: Primary school Creation Station: Come along and join in the fun with a story and craft morning. We’ll be using our imaginations to create around the theme of “Space”. Bookings essential.

Playstation Play-offs Date: Thursday, April 10 and 17 Time: 2pm to 4pm Venue: Wodonga Library Cost: Free Age: School-aged Try out your skills against other players to find the ultimate gamer! Bookings essential. Holiday Hip-Hop Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: 10am to 11.30am Venue: Baranduda Community Centre Cost: $10 Conducted by Adrenalin Dance. Appropriate for nine to 13 year olds. Bookings essential. Enquiries and bookings: Baranduda Community Centre Phone: (02) 6020 8643 Controlled Falling Project Date: Friday, April 11 at 7pm Saturday, April 12 at 11am and 6pm Workshop Saturday, April 12 at 1pm Venue: The Cube Wodonga Cost: The Cube Wodonga member $15 All other tickets $20. Workshop $8 (limited places) ThisSideUp acrobatics bring their audacious, heart-stopping circus spectacular to Wodonga. Enquiries and bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office Phone: (02) 6022 9311 Online: thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets Winter vegies and composting Date: Friday, April 11 Time: 10am to noon Cost: $25 Want to know what vegies to plant and when to plant them. Come along and let Milton “Gumboots” Kimball share with you an easy, no-fuss approach to your own winter garden. Contact: (02) 6043 4550 Hume Murray Farmers Market Date: Saturdays, April 12 and 26 Time: 8am to noon Venue: Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga Come along for fresh produce and prepared foods grown and made on the region’s doorstep. Enquiries: Hume Murray Food Bowl on (02) 6058 2996, email info@ hmfb.org or visit hmfb.org The Deep Date: Wednesday, April 16 at 6pm, Thursday, April 17 at 10.30am Venue: The Cube Wodonga Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents The Deep, based on the book. Cost: The Cube Wodonga member $15 All other tickets $20 Enquiries and bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office Phone: (02) 6022 9311 Online: thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets Manga and Anime Club Date: Thursday, April 17 Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Venue: Wodonga Library Cost: $4 for pizza Age: High school Our fan group meets monthly to discuss manga and anime. Enquiries and bookings: Wodonga Library Phone: (02) 6022 9330

Fluff and Stuff mini workshops Date: Thursday, April 17 and May 15 Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Venue: Arts Space Wodonga Cost: $12 Join in a series of mini workshops facilitated by local textile artists. April 17 – Origami Box May 15 – Revamp your old T-shirt to make something new Enquiries and bookings: Arts Space Wodonga public programs officer Stacey Harrison Phone: (02) 6022 9609 Artyfacts Date: Wednesday, April 23 to Wednesday, June 25 Time: 3.45pm to 5.15pm Venue: Arts Space Wodonga Cost: $60 per term (pre-paid) Be inspired by the exhibitions to create your own artwork. Year 5 to Year 8. Bookings essential. Enquiries and bookings: Arts Space Wodonga education officer Leisa Whyte Phone: (02) 6022 9609 PROJECTion Dance presents Of Mice and Men Date: Thursday, April 24 and Saturday, April 26 Time: 7.30pm Venue: The Cube Wodonga Cost: The Cube Wodonga member $20. All other tickets $28 Dance work, based on the novel written by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck Phone: (02) 6022 9311 Online: thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets ANZAC Day Date: Friday, April 25 Time: Dawn Venue: Woodland Grove Cost: Free Dawn Service, Memorial March and Memorial Service 2014 Murray Grey National Show and Sale Date: Sunday April 27 to Tuesday, April 29. Venue: Wodonga Exhibition Centre Enquiries: (02) 6773 2022 or email mg@abri.une.edu.au or murraygrey. com.au Closing the gap on information technology (IT) - two groups Dates: Eight weeks from April 30 Time: 12.30pm to 2pm and 1.30pm to 2.45pm Venue: Felltimber Community Centre Cost: $2 per session Contact: (02) 6043 4550 Art Buzz Dates: Fridays during school terms Term two: Friday, May 9 to Friday, June 27 Time: 10.30am to 11.30am Venue: Arts Space Wodonga Cost: Gold coin donation Visual art workshops for little hands, relating to exhibition. For ages three to five years and parent/guardian. Bookings essential. Enquiries and bookings: Arts Space Wodonga education officer Leisa Whyte Phone: (02) 6022 9609 Follow us: