CityLife 2017 (Issue 3 - April) by Wodonga Council

WODONGA - ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

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Nominate outstanding volunteers CityLife is Wodonga Council’s monthly publication and is delivered around Wodonga. Approximately 17,000 copies are printed each month by Newsprinters, Shepparton. CityLife is delivered by Australia Post. CONTACT US Office: 104 Hovell St, Wodonga Post: PO Box 923, Wodonga, VIC 3689 Phone: (02) 6022 9300 Fax: (02) 6022 9346 Email: info@wodonga.vic.gov.au Website: wodonga.vic.gov.au

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Council meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Monday of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18 (a Tuesday due to Easter) 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.

Baranduda Community Centre 3 Sage Court, Baranduda (Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm) Belgrade Ave Community Centre 12 Belgrade Ave, Wodonga (Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm) Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dr, Wodonga (Weekdays, 9am to 3pm) The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 9am to noon) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Interested in applying for a position with the council? Register your details at wodonga.vic.gov. au/vacancies to receive job alerts about current vacancies. SUSTAINABILITY 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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY In the spirit of reconciliation, Wodonga Council acknowledges the traditional owners of this land on which it stands, and pays its respects to their Elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories, the traditions and the culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. CITYLIFE ONLINE Read and share CityLife online at wod.city/CurrentCityLife

Many people volunteer to contribute or give back to the community, while others volunteer as part of their studies, to get some experience that may lead to employment, to socialise or network, or as part of their workplace. They make a significant financial contribution too – for every dollar invested in volunteerism there is an estimated return of $4. In 2016-2017, the council invested $90,000 in volunteerism – this equates to $360,000 of value to the organisation and the community. This includes human capital but also the physical, social and symbolic capital that volunteers contribute either to an organisation or the community. You can nominate someone for an individual or a team award, or in one of three categories (community service, sport and recreation, and environment/science/ technology).

In 2016, the Wodonga Volunteer Team of the Year went to Sal Kaiwai and Ryan Dodd for their commitment to Wodonga Storm Junior Rugby League (pictured and on cover with children Destiny, Rain, Constance, Oceana, Phoenix, Azalea, and Raziel. Absent - Mosiah). Nominations for the

volunteer awards close at 5pm on Friday, April 21. The awards will be presented at the Volunteer Fair at The Cube Wodonga on Saturday, May 13 during National Volunteer Week. NOMINATIONS: wod.city/VolAwards2017

Council marks National Apology Day Members of the Wodonga Aboriginal Network (WAN) joined councillors to mark National Apology Day in February. This year was the ninth anniversary of the day former prime minister Kevin Rudd made the National Apology to Australia’s First Peoples in Federal Parliament.

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The WAN presented Wodonga Council with a framed version of the national apology (pictured), which will be displayed at the council offices.

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The council has been working closely with the WAN since its inception and following the plan it presented to council last year.

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Nominations are now open for the 2017 Wodonga Volunteer of the Year awards for people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community in the Wodonga region.

Last year the council adopted the Wodonga Aboriginal Reconciliation Plan which aims to build on

the strengths of the council’s achievements in actively advancing reconciliation. It comes ahead of National Sorry Day which is held on May 26. The annual event remembers and commemorates the mistreatment of the

country’s indigenous population. On May 26, 1997, the Bringing Them Home report was tabled in Parliament, the result of an inquiry by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission into the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

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NEWS

APRIL, 2017

Pizzas now firing at Belvoir Park Chocolate pizza anyone? Whether you like it sweet or savoury, you can create the pizza of your choice this Easter at the new Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven. Members of the public are invited to bring what they need to make their own pizzas (ingredients, pizza bases, eating utensils, etc.) between 11am and 2pm to Belvoir Park. The Wodonga Apex Club will man the oven and cook the pizzas. The Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven was officially opened in February – a joint effort between the Australian Government, Victorian Government, Wodonga Apex Club and Wodonga Council. “It is when we combine

Call for relay baton bearers Local legends are being called on to carry the Queen’s Baton in Wodonga as it prepares to host the Queen’s Baton Relay. The eyes of the Commonwealth will be on Wodonga on Thursday, February 15, 2018 as the baton journeys towards the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on April 4. Anyone can nominate a person who inspires them to be great until May 15, 2017. GC2018 is looking for people who: • Have achieved something extraordinary or inspired others to achieve

something extraordinary; or, • Have made a significant contribution to either sport, education, the arts, culture, charity or within their community; or, • Have excelled, or aspire to excel athletically or personally; or, • Contribute to a fun, friendly, vibrant and inclusive community; • Are at least 10 years old as at December 25, 2017; and, • Are an Australian citizen or lawfully entitled to reside in Australia during the relay period. MORE INFORMATION gc2018.com/qbr

Nurse now at Wodonga West Families can catch up on their children’s health checks – particularly the healthy kid’s preschool check – with a visiting maternal and child health nurse joining the team at Wodonga West Children’s Centre. The centre incorporates the Early Years Learning Centre and the Primary School. The nurse will be available on Monday mornings from 9am to noon during school terms and is located in the maternal and child health and allied health room. ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

SAVE THE DATE Wood-fired oven open on: • Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday; • Sunday, May 14 Mother’s Day; • Sunday, September 17; • Sunday, October 15; and, • Sunday, November 19. funding, expertise, community ownership and commitment that we can deliver facilities that benefit the whole community,” Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said. “This is a fabulous community resource that will be used and enjoyed by many in the community for years to come.” Belvoir Park (together with Sumsion Gardens) is located

TIME FOR FLU VACCINE Improved rail a boon for all An improved rail service would mean an increase in passenger numbers and an economic boost for the region, according to a study undertaken by the local councils and action groups.

The flu season is fast approaching and residents and businesses are urged to prepare now autumn has arrived. Immunisation is a safe and effective way of protecting our community against harmful disease, including the flu. The typical work environment provides ideal conditions for the virus to thrive, and the flu is expected to infect more than 23,000 Australians each year. Wodonga Council has a mobile immunisation service which provides onsite vaccination to businesses across North East Victoria and Southern NSW with 10

FAST FLU FACTS • There is no live virus in the flu vaccine, so you cannot get the flu virus from the flu vaccine • The composition of the vaccine changes every year and the new 4 strain (quadrivalent) flu vaccine is offered again this year • The flu vaccine is safe for pregnant women at all stages of their pregnancy or more staff for a fee. For information and bookings, phone the council’s immunisation team on 1800 655 360. MORE INFORMATION wod.city/Immunisation

The Hume Corridor Passenger Rail Study was a collaborative effort between AlburyCity, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla councils with the Border Rail Action Group (BRAG). The study, which included more than 1100 responses to a community survey late last year, found that the sub-standard nature of the passenger rail service resulted in about 385,000 less train trips. “This study has allowed us to really understand our communities’ needs and expectations... and also how often and why they use it,” Wodonga Mayor Cr Speedie said. READ MORE wod.city/improvedrail

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Changeover to cleaner and greener LED streetlights Wodonga is building a cleaner and greener streetlight network with new LED streetlights being installed between now and July. The roll-out schedule will be programmed on a weekly basis. It takes less than five minutes to replace a street light, so any disruptions to traffic flow should be minimal. The lights and hardware, worth $600,000, will contribute to a saving of 773 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year – equivalent to removing 570 cars from the road each year for 20 years - and cost savings of about $3 million over the life of the assets. Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said the council was leading the way in reducing

FINAL RATES INSTALMENT Reminder notices will be issued later this month for the fourth rate instalment of the 2016-2017 rates and charges. Payment is due Wednesday, May 31 and should include any arrears. To receive your rates notice by email, find out about concessions or to sign up for direct debit, visit wod.city/ Payments-Rates

greenhouse emissions and responding to climate change. “This project is the single largest project the council can participate in to reduce electricity costs,” she said. “The new lights perform better, last longer and are more than twice as efficient as the existing mercury vapour lights.” The LEDs will provide more uniform light along Wodonga’s streets while reducing glare and light pollution. The council allocated $1.2 million in the 20162017 budget for the LED replacement program. It is projected the program will have paid for itself within six years.

Register your dog or cat before annual doorknock The annual animal doorknock will be in May following annual registrations due on Monday, April 10. Regicheck will conduct the doorknock on behalf of Wodonga Council – and are expecting to meet many Jack Russells along the way as they are the most popular dog breed in Wodonga. Each staff member is trained and will carry identification. They can provide advice

and information about how important it is to register your pet – but please note thewy will not be collecting money, and all registration forms must be lodged with Wodonga Council. Owners who don’t re-register their pet (whether it’s a dog or cat) risk a $311 fine. If an animal is found lost or roaming, rangers return it to its owner, so it’s also a timely reminder to ensure all pets are microchipped and that

owners keep their details upto-date. Registration fees provide a service for owners to report lost and found pets, for council officers to respond to calls about wandering animals or noise complaints, and to monitor pet shops and boarding kennels.

MORE INFORMATION bit.ly/animalregistration

MAYOR CR ANNA SPEEDIE

CR KAT BENNETT

CR LIBBY HALL

CR DANNY LOWE

0417 138 938 aspeedie@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 179 kbennett@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 180 lhall@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 181 dlowe@wodonga.vic.gov.au

CR RON MILDREN

CR TIM QUILTY

CR JOHN WATSON

0466 731 182 rmildren@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 183 tquilty@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0428 325 377 jwatson@wodonga.vic.gov.au

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for April 18 (a Tuesday due to Easter Monday public holiday). Council meetings are open to the public. 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. 4

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Your community centre 2017 term TWo BARANDUDA COMMUNITY CENTRE

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FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Tuesdays, from April 18 9.30am to 10.30am $10 per session Relax, recharge and rejuvenate in this session for ALL ages.

Fridays, April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, June 2 and 16 6pm to 8pm $10 per session Baranduda youth group ages eight to 14 years.

IT classes for beginners

Wednesdays, from April 19, 10am to 12pm, $2 per session

Engaging Adolescents Tuesdays, May 23, 30 and June 6 6.30pm to 8.30pm $50 per person/couple

Homework Hangout Need to get on top of your homework? Want a safe place to hang with your mates, get your projects done and have some fun?

Four Fridays coming soon 6.30pm to 8.30pm $120 for four weeks Join us for another four week program in the kitchen. This time the ladies are invited too! Master the art of homemade pasta, the creamiest risotto, gnocchi and more.

This program will give parents and carers the techniques to enlist adolescents to manage their own behaviour and emotional reactions, to build relationships with their teenagers and strategies to deal with unacceptable behaviour.

Free entry and Wifi Contact the centre for times

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Bells Busy Kitchen! Want to get the most out of your Thermomix? Bell Griffiths is joining us for a few night’s at the centre to teach you how to put your Thermie to the test. Contact the centre for details

Playgroup

Sip & Plant

Local Library

Friday, May 12 6.30pm $20 - BYO wine. 18+ event

Do you have some books sitting in your bookcase that someone may like to read? We are setting up a local library/book swap for Baranduda residents.

Get together with friends, while making a garden masterpiece and perhaps a glass of wine? You can bring your terrarium kit or purchase one through us for $20.

Mondays, 9.30am to 11.30am during school terms

Swap Box

Community Early Years Child Care

We have a small number of clothes and shoes in our swap box if you know someone who may need them?

Tuesday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.45pm

Immunisations Held at the Community Centre on the first Thursday of every month.

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Biggest Morning Tea Thursday, May 25, 9am to 10am. Pop in for a cuppa and cake to raise money for the Cancer Council.

We are always looking for donations of clothing to go back into our community to help others. These clothes are free for all community members. “Take what you need, Give what you can”.

Call the centre for more information.

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Baranduda Community Centre

Felltimber Community Centre

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Or you can visit us at Baranduda Community Centre, at 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday

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TO P P I C K

What's on? APRIL TO MAY

ANZAC Day Tuesday, April 25 Various times Woodland Grove on High St and The Cube Wodonga Courtyard The day to remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Starting with the dawn service at 5.45am in Woodland Grove followed by breakfast, march, memorial service, Gallipoli simulcast and AFL match â&#x20AC;&#x201C; various venues (full program on back page of CityLife). Enquiries: Wodonga RSL (02) 6024 2023

Wodonga Mother's Day Classic Sunday, May 14 9.30am Belvoir Park, Huon St, Wodonga The Albury-Wodonga event offers a 5km walk or run â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or just join in the entertainment and activities around the course including music by PJ Entertainment, face painting, barbecue by Rotary, coffee van, and stalls. To register: mothersdayclassic.com.au Enquiries: Marg 0409 519 316 Early bird rate until May 10: Adult $20, child/concession $10, family (one adult, up to four children) $35

Australian Dragon Boat Championships Wednesday, April 19 to Monday, April 24 Gateway Lakes Over 3000 paddlers from all over Australia will descend on Wodonga to compete in their respective category events. Each day will see more than 1100 paddlers on the water, offering spectators a thrill-packed event that can be easily viewed from the banks of the lake. Enquiries: David Nairn 0418 226 010 Cost: Free

THE CUBE WODONGA

ILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY AND BELVOIR PRESENT

CORANDERRK

THE HARBOUR AGENCY PRESENTS

P E R FO R M A N C E Thursday, May 4, 7.30pm The Cube Wodonga “What ILBIJERRI is able to take from this painful history is a story of resistance and of strength. ★ ★ ★ ★” The Age At a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry in 1881, the men and women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve went head-tohead with the Aboriginal Protection Board. CORANDERRK brings these voices from the past to life. Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 Tickets: $39 Members: $30

The Australian Bee Gees P E R FO R M A N C E Wednesday, May 10, 8pm The Cube Wodonga The Australian Bee Gees are digging out their flares and dusting off their platform shoes in preparation for the Australian leg of their 2017 world tour, so let the party begin! Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 Tickets: $57.50 Members $52.50 Concession $52.50 Groups 8+ $52.50

WODONGA LIBRARY

Tech Sessions

Lunch with Rachael Treasure

WORKSHOP

Wednesday, April 19 12.30pm to 1.30pm Wodonga Library

Friday, April 7 and May 5 10am to noon Wodonga Library IT classes held at the Wodonga Library. Check out the website for topics and go along with the willingness to learn something new. Bookings essential.

Australian author Rachael Treasure is known for her stories of country life, including the bestselling novels The Rouseabout and Jillaroo. Enjoy lunch while listening to tales from her life and writing. Fully catered. Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Cost: Free

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: Adult Cost: Free

Tinker Team - Term 2 WORKSHOP Monday, May 1, then every second Monday during school term Wodonga Library Get hands-on with technology in the library’s after school maker space. Develop the techniques to start creating your own projects. Learn about programming, robotics, design and electronics. Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: 10 to 15 years Cost: Free

Crafternoons WORKSHOP Saturday, May 13 2pm to 4pm Wodonga Library Have you got a crafting project you need help with, or perhaps looking to try something new? Come and have a chat and cuppa to share ideas, get inspired and make friends. Bring along your own project or try one of ours. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: Adult Cost: Free

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Bush Gothic C A F E C U LT U R E S E R I E S Sunday, May 14, 5pm Arts Space Wodonga

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Songs of criminal women and convict men, treachery and transportation, dragged out of the songbooks, ripped apart, then lovingly put back together as a reminder that our history never leaves us. Winner of prestigious Golden Fiddle Award.

To Junction Place Belvoir Park Gateway Lakes

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 Tickets: $27.50 Members: $22 All at the door: $30

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Monday, April 24, May 8 and 22 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library

Thursday, April 27 and May 11 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library

Can you build anything out of Lego? Then this club is for you. Join in on the fortnightly challenges to see if you are a master builder. Bookings essential.

Want to write? Young Writers invites students of all abilities and interests to take part in some fun writing challenges. No bookings required.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Age: 7+ Cost: Free

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: 10 to 15 years Cost: Free

Star Wars Day

Manga and Anime Club

Thursday, May 4 6pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library May the Force be with you, as you use your Jedi skills in a range of galactic activities. Photobooth, trivia, crafts and activities for the whole family. Costumes encouraged! Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: All Cost: Free

FA N G R O U P Thursday, April 20 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library A monthly meet up for teen fans of Japanese pop-culture. Join other enthusiasts to discuss your favourite shows and books. No bookings required. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Cost: $5 for pizza Age: High school

BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

School Holidays at Bonegilla

Tantalising Truffles Saturday, April 8 10am to noon or 1pm to 3pm Bonegilla Migrant Experience Learn chocolate truffle making with Maree Roberts, and leave with the sweet treats you have created. Bookings essential. Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912 Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Cost: $15 per child, non-participating parent free Age: Seven to 13

The Art of Cheese Making Saturday, May 6 10am to noon or 1pm to 3pm Bonegilla Migrant Experience Join us in learning the steps of cheese making from regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master, Anna-Kate Pizzini. Be taken through the process required to make your own halloumi cheese and learn the skills to try it yourself at home. Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912 Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Cost: $45

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Saturday, April 1 to Sunday, April 23 Site open 10am to 4pm Bonegilla Migrant Experience Join the 11am guided tour or take the suitcase trail and self-guided tour. Bring a picnic, outdoor games and enjoy the peaceful surrounds for a little longer. Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912 Cost: Entry is free; optional guided tour adult $11, children $9 and family $30

Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven Members of the community are invited to bring their own pizza ingredients and share in the communal pizza oven, cooked by Wodonga Apex Club. Operating on the following dates between 11am and 2pm: Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday Sunday, May 14 - Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300

ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS

Face to Face

Art Buzz

EXHIBITION

WORKSHOP

Self-portraits by Chris Ellis Official opening and artist floor talk: Saturday, April 22, 10am Face to Face is an exhibition of new work, exploring what Ellis considers to be the most challenging genre in which to paint. To get a physical likeness is challenging. To show the character or personality of the subject is more challenging. Artist workshops: April 24 to May 26, 10am to 3pm Portraiture workshops with local artists, inspired by the work of Chris Ellis, for school groups (all ages). Contact Education Officer Leisa Whyte to secure your place. Bookings essential.

Creative visual art workshops for little hands that relate to the current exhibition.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9600 Cost: $50 per group Chris Ellis, Portrait C, 2015, oil on canvas

Every Friday during Victorian school terms 10.30am to 11.30am, Arts Space Wodonga Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to five years Cost: $5 per family

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BONGO BEATS FOR ADULTS

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CLOSING THE GAP ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

Thursdays weekly from April 20 to June 29 4.30pm to 5.30pm $10 per adult

Thursdays weekly from April 20 to June 29 2.15pm to 3pm $5 per session Get to grips with technology

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Community Cooking Wednesdays weekly from April 19 to June 28 5pm to 7pm Free Learn to cook on a within a budget!

Grandparents knowhow

Can you teach a student a skill like knitting, gardening or cooking? Fridays weekly from April 21 to June 30 12.30pm to 2.30pm Gold coin donation

Thursdays weekly from April 20 to June 29 4pm to 4.30pm $5 per session

Thursdays weekly from April 20 to June 29 2.15pm to 3pm Free

Boxing for Fitness Grandparents playgroup @ Belgrade Avenue Community Centre

Fridays weekly from April 21 to May 19 1pm to 3pm $5 per session Creative cooking for everyone! ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

Wednesdays weekly from April 19 to June 28 9.30am to 11.30am $3 per family and a plate of food to share

Eight to 12 years - in partnership with PCYC Albury Mondays weekly from April 24 to June 26 (excluding public holidays) 5pm to 6pm $6 per session or $54 for nine-week term CITYLIFE 13

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LAUGHTER YOGA

WITH COLLEEN TEMPLEMAN

Thursdays weekly from April 20 to June 29 9.30am to 10am Gold coin donation

Tai Chi

for health and relaxation

Tuesdays weekly from April 18 to June 27 5.30pm to 6.30pm

MOSAIC CREATIONS Three Mondays from May 1 to 15 9am to noon OR 12.30pm to 3.30pm $80 for three week program

Sundays, May 7, June 4 and July 2 11am to 3pm Free Essential tools for life

Kids Bootcamp Five to eight years - in partnership with PCYC Albury Mondays weekly from April 24 to June 26 (excluding public holidays) 4pm to 5pm $6 per session or $54 for nine-week term

Thursdays weekly from April 20 to June 29 10am to 11am

First and third Thursdays of the month - April 20, May 4 and 18, June 1 and 15 6pm to 9pm (daylight savings), and 5pm to 8pm rest of year Gold coin donation

All ages and abilities

Are you doing your deb?

Secrets of keeping fit

Felltimber Community Centre has a small number of beautiful deb dresses and suits that are available for loan to those who may not have access to one, but wish to do their deb. These may also be loaned for your wedding or special function. There is no fee other than a refundable bond.

Learn how to maximise your fitness results from our highly qualified personal trainer and stuntwoman Carla McLeish. Take home a new fitness program incorporating the fitness equipment next to the Felltimber Lake and maximise your results regardless of age, abilities or injuries. Bookings essential, limited places. Monday, April 24 9.30am to 12.30pm Free

Resilience and Anti-Bullying Workshop For Parents Thursday, May 4 6.30pm to 8.30pm Free

Biggest Morning Tea In the afternoon! Thursday, May 25 2.30pm to 3.30pm Donation to Cancer Council and a plate of food to share

YOUTH

APRIL, 2017

Slow, stop, obey when school’s back

GIVING YOUNG MUSICIANS A PUSH START SERVING UP AN ACE Local tennis player Ryan Hooper was awarded a Young Achiever Award in March - an award to help young people pursue their sport at a state or national level.

When school returns for Term 2, motorists are being urged to drive safely around school crossings.

Ryan first applied to be a ballkid in March 2014 for the 2015 Australian Open and progressed through the first two levels. Then in 2015, Ryan applied again and this time was selected to join the main squad for the 2016 Australian Open. He applied and was successful again for the 2017 Australian Open, and was ballkid for a semifinal.

Wodonga Council’s ‘SLOW, STOP, OBEY’ campaign targets drivers who do the wrong thing in school zones. Wodonga Council Team Leader Compliance Mr Craig McClanahan said despite obvious signage and warnings, drivers continue to risk the safety of local children and parents as they fail to obey the rules. “Between June and August last year, a total of 60 people either failed to stop, or came to a sudden stop within school crossings across the municipality,” Mr McClanahan said. “With 22 school crossings in Wodonga, this is a concerning statistic.” MAP OF CROSSINGS wod.city/SchoolCrossings

Will you be the next big artist to come from the Border?

showcasing the city’s talented young musicians.

If you are 21 years or under and live, work or play in Wodonga and want to showcase your musical talent – then we want to hear from you!

The competition is open to all genres, soloists, duos or groups and is now taking applications.

FReeZA Push Start is Wodonga’s annual event

Apply now for preschool in 2018

held at The Cube Wodonga on Friday, June 2, with crowds expected to exceed 300 young people. Applications close 5pm Friday, May 12, 2017.

You can compete for the chance to win great prizes and progress to the regional finals. This free event will be

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Macey Sutherland (17) was also presented with a Young Achiever Award for competing in both Victorian and national hockey championships every year since 2011. Macey has now been selected for the U18 national hockey championships in Hobart in late April, which gives her the opportunity to be selected by Hockey Australia for the Australian development squad.

Wodonga’s youth tread the red carpet 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 ninth annual RED Carpet Youth Awards.

If you have a four year old, you can enrol them in preschools now for 2018. The first years of a child’s life are ones of enormous growth, and preschool provides them with a stimulating environment for up to 15 hours a week. Preschool is affordable and could be free for eligible families (see Preschool Information booklet for fee exemption criteria). Wodonga Council runs six preschool centres at Baranduda Preschool, Belgrade Ave Preschool, Felltimber Children’s ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

Centre, (occasional care is also available) Jamieson Crt Preschool, Southern Rise Children’s Centre (after preschool care also available), and Stanley Street Children’s Centre. Information booklets and enrolment forms for 2018 are available online, at Wodonga Council offices and at your Maternal and Child health Centre. Enrolments for 2017 are still open as well. Look out for the preschool open days in June. MORE INFORMATION wod.city/OurPreschools

The RED Carpet Youth Awards strengthen Wodonga’s support of young people through community recognition, celebration and promoting young people’s achievements. The awards allow our community to nominate and support young people with different life experiences to celebrate and recognise the contribution they make to the community. The nine categories are: • Individual Community Service Award sponsored by the Wodonga Chamber of Commerce; • Sport and Recreation Volunteer Award sponsored by YMCA Wodonga; • Young Carer Award sponsored by Murray Valley Radiation Oncology Victoria – Genesis Care; • Apprenticeship/

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Traineeship Award sponsored by ATEL Employment Services; Endurance/Persistence Award sponsored by Aware Industries; Advocacy and Action Award sponsored by Rotary Club Wodonga Central; Music and Performing Arts Award sponsored by MEGASMUSIC.com.au; Visual Arts and Media Award sponsored by

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Dutch Media; and Youth Ambassador Award sponsored by the RACV.

Nominations close on Friday, June 2, 2017. A gala dinner and award ceremony will be held in July. Photo: 2016 visual arts finalist Maddie Anderson. NOMINATIONS: wodonga.vic.gov.au/rca

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DROP IN AND JUST PAINT!

IN BRIEF GRANT TO HELP MIGRANTS Local migrants and refugees will benefit from a $920,000 grant over four years to help in areas such as women’s leadership, domestic violence, LGBTQI support, and support in settling into the North East. The grant was awarded to a community partnership involving Albury-Wodonga Ethnic Communities Council Inc., North East Multicultural Association, Gateway Health, Rural City of Wangaratta, and Wodonga Council by the Victorian Government’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship. NURSERY GRANT Our Native Garden Nursery has won a $28,000 Australian Government grant to employ an operations manager and build a sheltered potting area, propagation igloo and metal tables to hold plant stock. Our Native Garden Nursery is a community-owned charity based at the Wodonga Waste Transfer Station in Kane Rd.

ALL ABOUT BUILDING PERMITS 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.

The popular ‘Just Paint’ program has returned to Arts Space Wodonga this year where primary school students can stop by on Wednesdays during school terms from 3.30pm to 4.30pm and... just paint! Cost is $10 per student.

Next step for growth corridor Wodonga Council will seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning to prepare an amendment to the Wodonga Planning Scheme to include the Leneva Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan. This plan provides a framework for more than 1000 hectares of land

including proposed locations for housing, schools, open space, bike and pedestrian crossings, infrastructure and retail centres within the natural environment of the Leneva Valley. An information session will be held with interested parties, community and affected land owners before the amendment is exhibited.

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 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. The process The regulations state that a building permit cannot be issued for works constructed without a building permit. To legitimise illegal works an application and plans are required to be submitted to the council. An inspection will then take place and if further works are required, you will be instructed to undertake these. If the works substantially meets the regulations, a letter will be issued stating that the council will take no further action. If the works cannot be made compliant, an order will be issued for their removal. For more information, please contact a member of the building services team on (02) 6022 9300.

STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE PROJECT OR AMENDMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION

CURRENT STATUS

Wodonga Planning Scheme Rewrite Amendment C123

The amendment updates the Wodonga Planning Scheme following a review and will introduce a revised local planning policy framework and reference recently adopted council strategies.

The amendment was approved by the Minister for Planning on December 22, 2016, and is now implemented into the Wodonga Planning Scheme.

CBA Revitalisation Plan Implementation – Proposed Activity Centre Zone Amendment C124

The amendment applies to all land within the Central Business Area of Wodonga. The amendment will implement the adopted Wodonga CBA Revitalisation Plan and Wodonga CBA Revitalisation Design Guide and replace the multiple land use zonings in the CBA with a single zone for better clarity, simplicity and certainty for the community.

The amendment was adopted by the council in August and submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval.

Housing Strategy

In order to meet the forecasted growth for Wodonga, and to meet the adopted Wodonga Growth Strategy’s objectives of liveability and prosperity, council is developing a housing strategy to ensure that the city continues to provide a consistent supply of residential land, offers choice, diversity, affordability, quality and sustainability for housing. The primary aim of the Housing Strategy is to encourage a range of residential development outcomes that meet the city’s projected growth in a sustainable manner.

Both the State Government’s Hume Regional Growth Plan and council’s Growth Strategy seek to develop a long term land use vision for Wodonga in order to promote the city’s prosperity from industrial development perspective. Industrial Land Strategy

Central Business Area Car Parking Plan

The industrial sector is the largest employer of the city, the long term prosperity of the city depends on the sustainable growth of the sector. The Industrial Land Strategy is undertaken by council to ensure such objective is achieved.

The project commenced in February. It is currently scheduled to present initial findings to the council by mid-2017.

As a result of the rapid changes and growth experienced in the past few years in the Wodonga CBA, the project aims to leverage off the commercial confidence in the CBA to encourage further growth, without compromising traffic movement and parking in the CBA. The project seeks balanced needs between the provision of a full car parking requirement for development against the economic cost of The project commenced in March. It is such provision and its impact on development viability. currently scheduled to present initial findings to the council by mid-2017. Additionally, a clearer understanding is needed of the CBA’s current car parking arrangements as well as techniques to manage this into the future to enable continued economic investment in the CBA. The project is funded by the Victorian Planning Authority’s Streamlining for Growth program.

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WHAT’S ON

APRIL, 2017

Playometer on for five more playgrounds Wodonga Council is continuing to use the innovative online tool Playometer to consult the community about playgrounds to be redeveloped, after trialling it successfully last year.

Wodonga Council and AlburyCity will host the National Under 14 Boys Water Polo Club Championships at WAVES and the Albury Swim Centre over the Easter period.

The tool allows you to spend money from your allocated budget, and choose what you would ideally install from a range of contemporary play equipment.

The tournament will be held from Wednesday, April 12 to Monday, April 17, and will be contested by teams from across the country.

“Wodonga Council is committed to providing high quality play spaces in our city,” said Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie. “Before any major changes are made to these play spaces, we want your feedback on how the playgrounds are used – both now and in the future.”

Saturday, April 29: Sites in West Wodonga: • Max Beck Park from 9am to 10am (formerly known as Western Park estate) • Herb Harris Park from 10am to 11am • Ernest Condon Corridor from 11am to noon

Wodonga’s residents can have their say at an information session at one of the following playgrounds.

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Border hosts U14 boys water polo championships

You can also submit your comments online, by emailing marmstrong@ wodonga.vic.gov.au or phoning (02) 6022 9300. Feedback closes Monday, May 15.

Saturday, May 6:

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The six-day event will attract more than 1000 athletes, coaches, parents and supporters to play and cheer for their teams.

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Simon Lane Park, Baranduda, from 9am to 10am John Potter Park, Leneva, from 10.30am to 11.30am

3 Body Balance 10.30am

HAVE YOUR SAY makewodongayours.com.au

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MONDAY

TUESDAY 4

RPM 9.30am

The event is open to the public and normal pool entry fees apply.

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WEDNESDAY 5

Seniors Fitness Class 10am to 10.30am

Get along to see some of our future Olympians battle it out for water polo supremacy.

All sessions are FREE Everyone is welcome to attend

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Body Balance 6am

Cycle Performance 9.30am

14 Aqua Fitness 10.30am

Body Step 9.30am

Gym access 10.30am to 11.30am Finska Game 12.30pm to 2pm

Fitness Testing 8am

10 Aqua Fitness 10.30am

11 Aqua Fitness 10.30am

12 Aqua Fitness 10.30am

Group Fitness Session 12.30pm to 1pm

RPM 5.30pm

Boxing 9.30am

Gym Access 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Body Pump 5.30pm

Yoga 12.30pm to 1.30pm Finska Game 12.30pm to 2pm Location: Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre

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To register phone WSLC on (02) 6058 2555 To bring: Towel, mat (body balance/pilates) and a drink bottle. Please arrive 15 minutes before session.

Location: The Cube Wodonga Courtyard To register phone April on (02) 6022 9705 or email alampe@wodonga.vic.gov.au 29 30 To bring: Towel, mat and drink bottle. Please arrive 15 minutes before session.

Pilates 6.40pm

25 Body Balance 6.30pm

Mums & Bubs Class 9.30am to 10am Finska Game 12.30pm to 2pm Body Balance 6.30pm

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3 Finska Game 12.30pm to 2pm

Location: The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Register on the day with Sports North East To bring: Drink bottle

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.

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2017 Tuesday, April 25 Woodland Grove on High St and The Cube Wodonga Courtyard

The day to remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

5.45am

Dawn service in Woodland Grove

6.45am

Breakfast at RSL Wodonga sub branch

10.45am Memorial march (High St)

11am

Noon

Memorial service in Woodland Grove Refreshments and traditional games at Wodonga RSL sub branch

12.30pm Simulcast the Gallipoli dawn service from Anzac Cove in Turkey on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen 2.40pm 2017 Anzac Day AFL match - Essendon vs Collingwood, live from MCG on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen

(no alcohol, family-friendly)

5pm

Simulcast the Lone Pine memorial service from Gallipoli in Turkey on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen

Enquiries: Wodonga RSL (02) 6024 2023 (times subject to change)