CityLife June 2014 by Wodonga Council

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Outdoor classroom

Sculpture makeover

'Lounge room' style gig

Gaslight Festival comes to Wodonga THE Gaslight Festival, a three-day community event for deaf and hard of hearing people, will be coming to Wodonga next year. The Gaslight Festival, presented for the second time by the Victorian Deaf Society (Vicdeaf), will see hundreds of people come to Wodonga for activities, workshops, sporting competitions and performances. The activities will be held in Martin Park with The Cube Wodonga Courtyard hosting a special outdoor captioned cinema screening. The name "Gaslight Festival" refers to the years that deaf people communicated after sunset under gaslights in the days before electricity, and is an iconic symbol for the Victorian Deaf community. Vicdeaf chief executive officer Christine Mathieson, said Vicdeaf was looking forward to bringing the event to Wodonga which had good facilities and accommodation choices. “This is a fantastic opportunity to take this festival to more people, which is a convenient central location for Victorian, NSW and ACT people to

Vicdeaf's Brent Philips, chief executive officer Christine Mathieson and David Peters with Cr Michael Fraser at the announcement that Wodonga would be hosting the Gaslight Festival next March. come along to this event,” Mathieson said. “Vicdeaf’s Gaslight Festival welcomes deaf and hard of hearing people, families and friends, deaf clubs, groups and local communities. “We are particularly looking for volunteers from

among the community to help out during the weekend. “This is a great opportunity for local traders and business people to find out more about working with the deaf and hard of hearing community and how your city can be more inclusive.”

Vicdeaf is collaborating with Wodonga Council and Wodonga Chamber of Commerce and is offering sponsorship opportunities to local organisations and businesses who may be interested in supporting this event.

For more information, please contact David Peters at dpeters@vicdeaf.com.au Vicdeaf’s Gaslight Festival will be held from Friday March 6 to Sunday March 8, 2015. More information is available on the website: vicdeaf.com.au

Youth to transform gallery into city streetscape ARTS Space Wodonga will transform into an urban city streetscape for the month of July. PASTE-UP POP-UP will involve the city’s youth who will create the exhibition through a series of workshops , which are free and open to all young people.

This interactive and evolving exhibition will provides an opportunity for young people to participate in the evolving creation of a street scene. Stencils, paste-ups and exploratory street art techniques will be created through several

street art workshop sessions. Arts Space Wodonga will transform as an urban landscape displaying not only the talent of the participants, but also the endless possibilities of this exciting art practice. Workshops will be held in June and July.

Parents and carers are advised the workshops are run on a drop-in basis and young people are free to come and go. While the space will be supervised, please ensure appropriate measures are taken around supervision of your young person to and from workshops.

June, 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

Exciting to see plans finally taking shape IT’S exciting to see plans which have been a long time in the making, finally coming to life in our central business area. For me, personally, after nearly 10 years of being on council and being a part of all the work that has gone on behind it, including the community input, it’s pretty exciting to see things taking shape. I think we are at a real pivotal point for our city and our community in not only what we can offer but also in our ability to continue to grow and compete. The new private sector investment being realised, for me, reinforces that the research and planning we have done as a city is robust and is starting to reap rewards for our community. The council is also working hard in the event attraction sector with some amazing community groups to bring even greater economic benefit and opportunities to our city. For example in the next 12 months we see such activities as the Gaslight Festival and Ulysses AGM, which will drop 5000 people in our city that might never have been here before. The continuation of community events and events per say is a key component to any great city. Why? Because while it is great to have nice buildings and streets, research clearly shows that to attract people to your city and to make them want to stay there you need to have layered vibrancy and activity in

your city. Not only does it help stimulate spending but also reduces such things as anti-social behavior and improves the health and well-being of its citizens. I think it is important to remember that we can, or are, all contributing to the intergenerational changes across our city. It is not just about council creating infrastructure, but our partners in all of this are all the businesses, from the small traders to the larger organisations, both new and old and the wider community. While this is my third term on council, I am still just as passionate about the reason I became a councillor – which was to contribute to making

information to the council table about new or improved building ideas for all manner of infrastructure such as roads and drains and footpaths, to buildings and commercial ideas. It can even be bridges for bikes to go over! It’s about going out there and finding the latest science, evidence and knowledge behind it so we end up with the best outcome for our city. It’s not just about doing it the same old way or because that’s how it was always done. It’s about asking and challenging the accepted behaviour and breaking through with something new. The new cable bridge that replaced the old

our city a better place to live in and bring up my daughter. I still continue to learn and I’m as committed to bringing new ideas to our city as ever before. I am inspired to research and bring

stock route bridge over Wodonga Creek, pictured, is a great example of that and a project that I was involved with and very passionate about. That was about going out and finding and information and asking

ourselves, would it work for us. I asked for the old stock route bridge to be closed last year as it had become unsafe for users. I raised the idea of building a suspension bridge after a seeing a similar design was used over the Ovens Rivers at Wangaratta. Now we have safer and smoother track, its functional and striking and saved our council money. Ideas and learnings can come from anywhere. It might be a small town or a big city. It can even come from New York which has millions of people. But if we don’t ask the questions, then we don’t get the best outcomes, not only for now but also for the future. A lot of the work we are doing now is about future-proofing our city. For me that’s an important step we have to make and we have to continue taking those steps to leave that intergenerational legacy for our children and our children’s children. But we have to plan it and we have to get it right. We would have all liked it to have happened quicker but sometimes it’s about the funding, sometimes it’s about doing the extra work to make sure the community is moving ahead with us. Right now our city centre is going through a transition, it has a changing face, which is what retail is all about This change will benefit our city for years to come. T B a t s c h c o o g a

Park gets back into the swing of things 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 June 23. 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. 2

FELIX Grundy Park has a new swing and picnic tables as part of playground works being undertaken across the city. A review of the city's playgrounds has prompted the removal of old play equipment including from Felix Grundy Park. A new Gyro 4500 swing has been placed in the playground together with picnic tables. The new swing can be used for all ages and abilities. Further enhancements to the park will include bike racks and garbage bins.

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Helpers needed for uni games AUSTRALIAN University Sport is calling for the support of the Wodonga community to get involved as volunteers at the Southern University Games. The games will be held in Wodonga from July 6 to 10 and offers university and TAFE students from

Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania the chance to compete against one another. There are many different ways the local community can get involved including opportunities in administration, sports administration, on site at

sports, special events and media. With more than 1800 students expected to arrive in town to compete in 16 different sport competitions, there are plenty of opportunities for volunteers to gain invaluable experience they would not

be exposed to through their normal work environment. The team at the Southern University Games would like to encourage people of all ages to get involved and volunteer for the upcoming games. It’s a great way to gain experience, get involved with the local community

and witness some elite sporting talent. To find out more information on how you can get involved in the Southern University Games 2014 Wodonga contact event coordinator Patrick Williams sug.coordinator@unisport. com.au

Classroom moves to great outdoors STUDENTS from Victory Lutheran College got their hands dirty all in the name of education during a tree planting session with Wodonga Council. Year 2 students planted about 100 trees at a site across from the school. Council staff prepared the gardens beds and the council's aborists were in attendance to help little green thumbs on the day. “The students are learning about living things and how they grow and we want to use this opportunity to enhance their education while giving something back to the community,” teacher Marnie Weihrauch said. “The college is looking for different ways to connect with the community and this is a great way of developing students’ knowledge while contributing to their city and becoming community-minded citizens.” Wodonga Council encourages the ownership of the city’s green spaces by community groups and organisations with several park friends group dotted around the city.

Above: Katie Brunow and Inez Cathie from Victory Lutheran College got busy planting trees at a site near the school. Right: The Year 2 students with Wodonga parks and gardens staff.

Service helps you save

THE Good Shepherd Buying Service is a free statewide telephone service to assist concession card holders and community groups obtain lower prices on household goods and health appliances. These include refrigerators, washing machines, furniture, beds and asthma pumps. The service assists by

searching for the lowest possible price on a product. The Buying Service is for individuals and families who hold a Centrelink Concession Card, as well as nonprofit community groups and some government organisations. To get a quote, you need to decide on the item you would like to buy

and provide us with the brand and model number. It is up to decide whether or not you'd like to make a purchase. There is no obligation to buy. The Buying Service places the order and the trader is asked to contact you to arrange payment and delivery. Contact the Buying Service on (03) 9495 9655.

Art Buzz Each Friday during school term at 10.30am to 11.30am Term two: Now to June 27 Term three: July 18 to September 19 Arts Space Wodonga Creative visual art workshops for little hands, relating to the current exhibition. For ages three to five years and their parent/guardian. Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga education officer Leisa Whyte Phone: (02) 6022 9609 Cost: Gold coin donation Bookings essential

Big is better for recycling Upsize your yellow bin DO you need a larger recycling bin? That’s the question Wodonga Council are asking residents after a noticeable increase in the amount of recyclable material being found in the general waste stream. Bin audits have identified, in some cases, residents are placing excess recycling material into their general rubbish bin. Up to 16% of recyclable material is still finding its way into the red-lid bin. The solution is a simple one - a bigger recycling bin. Households are typically allocated a standard 240 litre bin but Wodonga residents can upgrade to a 360-litre bin for only $20 extra per year. “We’re finding that residents who run out of space in their recycling bin are putting recyclables in the general waste bin,” Wodonga Council’s waste transfer station team leader, Jason Perna said. “We’re trying to keep recyclable material out of landfill and this is a

problem that could be easily fixed with a larger bin. "Most of us are great at recycling containers, paper and cardboard from the kitchen but you might want to look at the containers and other materials coming from your bathroom and laundry." Wodonga mayor Cr Rodney Wangman said a larger bin could come in handy for residents at key times of year. “A larger bin will certainly help at special occasions throughout the year when our bins can fill up with wrapping paper and cardboard packaging, plastic and glass containers. “It is hoped that by providing the option of a larger bin, we can encourage residents to recycle more and decrease our landfill waste.” Wodonga residents wanting a larger recycling bin should call the council offices on (02) 6022 9300. For recycling tips visit the Halve Waste website at halvewaste.com.au

Artyfacts Each Wednesday during school term at 3.45pm to 5.15pm Term two: Now to June 25 Term three: July 16 to September 17 Arts Space Wodonga Be inspired by current exhibitions to create your own artwork. Learn new skills and techniques and be part of a fun creative group of young artists. For school students in years 5 to 8. Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga education officer Leisa Whyte Phone: (02) 6022 9609 Cost: $60 per term (pre-paid) Bookings essential

Planet Ark ambassador Layne Beachley with a road made from TonerPave

From toner to tarmac THE last thing anybody expects when they recycle their printer cartridges is to drive over them, but that’s exactly what’s happening in some Australian neighbourhoods, with the development of a new asphalt product made with used toner powder extracted from recycled toner cartridges. The toner powder, predominantly from recycled cartridges collected by the Cartridges 4 Planet Ark program, is a key ingredient in TonerPave asphalt. “Wodonga Council is encouraging residents to keep recycling their used cartridges through the ‘Cartridges 4

Planet Ark’ program,” waste management co-ordinator Jason Perna said. “As well as toner powder, printer cartridges contain other valuable materials such as steel, aluminium, copper, ink, plastics, rubber, silica and foam, much of which can be recycled.” More than 24 million cartridges, equivalent to 11,000 tonnes of plastics, metals, inks and toners, have been recycled since the program began in 2003. Wodonga Council residents can take their printer cartridges to the Waste Management Transfer Station for recycling.

Annual doorknock for pet registrations WODONGA Council’s civic services officers are conducting the annual animal doorknock to ensure all cats and dogs are registered in the city. The doorknock will continue through June and will cover different areas of Wodonga. The council’s team leader compliance, Craig McClanahan, said the aim of the doorknock was to educate residents about their responsibilities as pet owners. “People should have registered any new animals by April 10 this year,” he said.

“The doorknock will be carried out to remind people that their animals need to be registered. “The council is encouraging those people who have not yet registered their pets to contact the council’s customer service team and register their pets immediately.” Mr McClanahan said pet registration was more than just a lost and found service and allowed the council to know how many pets there were in the city and also helped fund the operation of the pound and ranger services.

Summer holiday inspires Griggs' work LOCAL established artist Mary-Jane Griggs is presenting a new body of work at Arts Space Wodonga. Her ability to identify and reflect her appreciation of her immediate landscape and environment is wellknown. Elsewhere further reveals Griggs’ ability to draw inspiration from her surroundings. This new body of works on canvas was created in response to time spent between Paris and England this past summer. "The sense of roaming through a garden with various rooms and variety is the structural metaphor," Griggs said. "The tree is the vehicle. "Aspects of the fabulous cultural chasm are the almost formed thoughts and reflections just out of focus from the time spent walking and looking at so much." The exhibition continues until Saturday, June 21.

Porta during its recent refurbishment.

Much-needed paint job for sculpture THE Porta sculpture on the Lincoln Causeway has undergone a refurbishment. Porta was installed in 2008 with its paintwork expected to last five years. It had lasted well but in recent times had started to look a little shabby in some areas. The council has worked with the artist

Ken Raff and the original painter of the work to ensure Porta is restored to all its former glory. The new paint job, is expected to last for up to seven to 10 years. Porta, which stands at the city boundary on the Murray River, translates as gate, entrance or outlet. On one level this allows the viewer to see

the work as a monument celebrating the entrance to, or the exit from, Victoria, depending on whether they are arriving or leaving our state. The second, and perhaps more obscure but no less important, reason for the title of Porta, is the importance of art and in particular three-dimensional

installation is to provide a means by which the viewer can reassess their perception of the every day. Porta can act as a portal to new experience and a paradigm shift in the perception of the viewer. It hopes to challenge the accepted, the commonplace and the habituated.

Shared cooking space on centre wish list

THE Baranduda Community Centre is looking at setting up a community space, where people can cook their own bread, pizzas and maybe even roast dinners. Due to environmental and safety reasons, the planned oven will be different to a traditional woodfired oven. It will instead have a ‘modern take’ and be fuelled by gas. It is hoped the success of other community ovens can be replicated in the Baranduda community. The community oven will allow members of the community to come together, enjoy each other’s company and also dine on some fine culinary fare. The centre coordinator is looking for community members who may be interested in providing feedback and assisting with the project in some way. Please call (02) 60208643 for further details.

Preschool open days this month 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 centres on the open days between

9.30am and 11.30am. Enrolment application forms are now available on the council's website for 2015. Please read the enrolment procedural guidelines due to changes in the procedures. Enrolment application forms can also be obtained from the council offices, Maternal Child and Health nurses and the community centres.

Phone early years on (02) 6022 9300. OPEN DAYS: Tuesday , June 10: Felltimber Preschool; Southern Rise Children’s Centre Thursdays 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

The Cube Cafe and Kitchen is excited to introduce a new menu. The menu will still have some of your favourite dishes but also some new winter warmers. We are also available to cater for your office or social event. Just give us a call and we would be happy to arrange some wonderful food. 118 Hovell St, Wodonga Phone: (02) 6024 5595 facebook.com/thecubecafewodonga 5

Show depicts immigrant life THE Bonegilla Migrant Experience and the Albury Library Museum are presenting Me and Bonegilla at the heritage-listed centre next month. The three performances, by Two Friends Productions, pictured, are free.

Through exciting characters, physical comedy and song, Me and Bonegilla takes the audience back to the 1950s and into the world of immigrants at the Bonegilla Migrant Centre. Throughout this fun-

Boost for arts groups SIX artists and cultural organisations have received funding as part of the council’s contribution programs. The recipients were recognised and presented with their cheques by Cr Rodney Wangman at a ceremony on June 3. Some of the Border’s well-known creative institutions were among the recipients including: l Arts Wodonga; l AlburyWodonga Eisteddfod; l Albury-

Wodonga Artists Society; l The Other Theatre Company; l Kage Theatre; and, l Murray Arts (Melanie Ruth) Cr Wangman said Wodonga Council valued cultural and community activities, recognising the crucial contribution they make to the community. Providing funding programs was one way the council supported organisations to continue their success.

‘Games of yesteryear’ Sunday, October 26 Wodonga Racecourse, Hamilton Smith Drive, Wodonga

Expressions of interest (EOI) Wodonga Council is calling for expressions of interest from organisations to participate in Wodonga’s Children’s Fair. Artists - Deadline for EOI is 5pm, Friday, July 4, 2014. Local dance and performance groups, musicians and choir groups interested in performing at the fair. Deadline for EOI is 5pm on Friday, July 25, 2014. Food vendours - Deadline for EOI is 5pm, Friday, July 25, 2014. Recreation clubs Deadline is 5pm on Friday, August 1, 2014. General stallholders. Deadline is 5pm on Friday, August 29, 2014 For more information or an expression of interest form, go to wodonga.vic.gov.au/childrens-fair

filled and educational play, young audiences will discover what life was like as a newly arrived immigrant to Australia. The performance on Sunday, July 27 at 2pm is open to the general public. No bookings are necessary.

On Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29, there will be performances for schools. For enquiries and bookings email Christine Thorpe cthorpe@wodonga.vic. gov.au or phone (02) 6020 6912.

Veronica Foard and club president Lorraine Cumming with Cr Michael Fraser and the new defibrillator at the Wodonga Tennis Centre.

Club's idea set to be a lifesaver WODONGA Council has helped fund new equipment at the Wodonga Tennis Centre. But the local players hope they never have to use it. The Wodonga Tennis Centre Croquet Club received a $1500 grant through the council’s Financial Assistance To Community Groups Fund to buy a new defibrillator. The club was encouraged to seek funding for the potentially life-saving device following a demonstration at its

annual meeting by St John Ambulance. It will be available to all users of the centre including croquet and junior and senior tennis players. “We decided a defibrillator would be beneficial because of the number of people who use the centre and the range of ages,” club secretary Veronica Foard said. “Because heart attacks don’t just happen to older people, there have been heart attacks in junior sport as well.

“But we do hope that it’s something that we never have to use.” The Rotary Club of Belvoir Wodonga also helped pay for the defibrillator, along with mid-week tennis ladies and croquet players. The croquet club has made good use of sports funding in recent times, having received a uniform grant from the Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure, and another for equipment from the Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation.

The club has 35 active members. Its recent gala day catered for 56 players from across the North East and Riverina including Albury, Wagga, Wangaratta, Benalla and Bright. Its next big event is the opening of the North Eastern croquet season in August. The club invites anyone to come and try croquet on Thursdays and Sundays from 9.15am. For further information phone 0407 662 013 or (02) 6059 6352.

Bonegilla part of photo exhibition IMAGES from Bonegilla are on show as part of A Place to Call Home? Migrant hostel memories. Snakes in the laundry, dreary meals of mutton and a British reluctance to shower are just some

of the memories post-war immigrants have shared in this exhibition. “While this latest exhibition is based around photographs held in our collection, it is these human

recollections, both good and bad, that bring it to life,” National Archives curator Amy Lay said. More than 7.5 million immigrants have arrived in Australia since World War II with Bonegilla the

largest migrant reception centre in the country. A Place to Call Home? Migrant hostel memories is on at the National Archives of Australia in Canberra until September 30.

Funding for dedicated duo

Imogen Albon, above, and Lachlan Boye, below, accept theirYASS awards at the May council meeting from Cr John Watson.

TWO young sportspeople were recognised by Wodonga Council as part of the Young Achiever Support Scheme in May. Hockey player Imogen Albon was supported by this scheme in 2012 when she represented Victoria in hockey. She was awarded best player for the Victorian girls under-13 team by the players and coaching staff at the end of that national competition. She was vice-captain for the under-14 girls team last year and was selected to represent Victoria in the under-15 girls team at the National Championships in Tasmania last month. This YASS funding assisted with attending that event. Imogen’s development comes through time and the work of her coaches at the Wodonga Hockey Club and Hockey AlburyWodonga, where she started playing at 9. She has been awarded Hockey AlburyWodonga’s under-14 girls best and fairest over the past two years and has captained the North East Knights at the State Championship in which the team was the runner-up two years running. The second recipient was swimmer Lachlan Boye, 16, who only started swimming in 2012 with the Palmerston club’s special needs squad in the Northern Territory. The following year he integrated into the

senior squad and continued to train once a week with the special needs squad. While in the Northern Territory, Lachlan was a multi-class champion, and made finals for several events across all strokes at the GHSF Australian age and multiclass championships. In November last year, Lachlan and his family moved to Wodonga where he has continued with his dedication to training with the GT Aquatics national squad. So far this year Lachlan has been a Victorian Country Championship finalist, broken records at the Upper Hume District School Sports and Hume Region School Sports and was the Ovens and Murray Swimming Association’s multi-class champion. He won silver in the 50m freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke at the Victorian School Sports and was a qualifier at the Australian Commonwealth Games trials and Open Championships. Lachlan, who attends Wodonga Senior Secondary College, has a goal of making the 2018 Commonwealth Games team. In 2012 he was a member of the Northern Territory Special Olympics team and won gold in the 100m breaststroke, 50m breaststroke and soccer. He won silver in the 50m freestyle and the 4x 50m relay. YASS is aimed at assisting youth in their pursuits to participation at a higher level.

Benjamin still ruling the pool PROMISING young swimmer Benjamin Bayes-Smith has continued to smash out personal best times in the water a year after he was recognised through Wodonga Council’s Young Achiever Support Scheme (YASS) award. The 15-year-old swimmer competed in the Australian Age National Championships for the second consecutive year in April, achieving personal bests in all four of his individual events. His best result was in the 400m freestyle where he shaved almost four seconds off his previous record time. Benjamin, a proud

Benjamin Bayes-Smith in action. member of the Wodonga Swimming Club, achieved a similar result when he contested the national championships in Adelaide last year.

A keen footballer also, Benjamin was short-listed for the Murray Bushrangers this year but had to forfeit his spot because it clashed with the nationals. 7

Tanks need maintaining RAINWATER is generally safe to drink but collecting a good, clean supply depends on “low maintenance – not no maintenance”. Proper and regular maintenance of the tank, catchment system, roof, gutters and inlet is essential in maintaining a safe water supply. Roof catchments and gutters should be inspected and cleared of leaves and other debris every few months. The provision of good

quality water depends on correct design and installation as well as maintenance of the rainwater tank and catchment area. Preventing water ponding in gutters reduces mosquito breeding sites. Rainwater tanks may be contaminated with harmful micro-organisms, such as viruses, bacteria and parasites. These pathogens are not visible to the naked eye and may be present in water that appears to be clear.

Drinking water containing these microorganisms can cause illness including severe gastroenteritis. Water used for household purposes should meet water quality guidelines in order to protect you and your family’s health. Providing the rainwater is clear, has little taste or odour and is from a well-maintained water catchment system, it is probably safe and unlikely to cause any illness.

TIPS TO ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER

n Collect and store your water so that contamination from human, chemical or animal sources is minimised n Ensure that your drinking water plumbing from the water tank is completely separate from all other plumbing or pipe systems on your property n Install simple screens between your roof and the water tank, or use a gutter guard or leaf diverter n Regularly maintain your water tank and clean out accumulated sludge from the base n Disinfect your water supply if you suspect it has become contaminated with harmful microorganisms n Flush rainwater taps used for drinking or cooking for two to three minutes at the start of each day

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Functional Fitness now at the YMCA THE Wodonga Sports & Leisure Centre as part of the recent health club redevelopment have implemented a functional training specific zone and are encouraging members and guests to talk with staff on the gym floor to learn more about the benefits of functional training. Functional exercise can be defined as the practise of correct movement which correlates to everyday tasks or sports. They’re usually multi-joint (e.g. knee and hip) and utilise both prime moving and assisting muscles to execute movement. Health and fitness co-ordinator Matt Frost says 8

“The benefits from functional training are huge. Done correctly they can burn more fat during a session but most importantly while your body is recovering and decrease your body fat while not sacrificing lean muscle tissue”. “We all spend far too much time sitting in our lives and the majority of gyms models are encouraging this with sit down machines that don’t provide any enjoyment. Functional exercise is fun, engaging, motivating and most importantly achievable,” Mr Frost said. For further information contact the Wodonga Sports & Leisure Centre on (02) 6058 2555.

Group ready to lead way MEMBERS of Albury Wodonga’s ethnic communities recently joined forces to participate in Wodonga Council’s Leading the Way (Phase II) Project. The project was funded by the Federal Government through the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program. The project’s aim was to develop specific governance and leadership skills in the group which would enable the establishment and administration of an incorporated ethnic community’s council in our region. Participants received training in Certificate IV in Governance which will enable the communities to apply for grants and fund projects and festivals into the future. A community event was organised by the group and held at The Cube Wodonga in March as part of the project and coincided with Cultural Diversity Week. The council is now seeking expressions of interest from Border residents who would like to join the Albury-Wodonga Ethnic Communities Council. Those interested can contact the council’s team leader youth services, Rachel Habgood on (02) 60 229 701 or by email rhabgood@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Leading the Way participants Adalbert Musubao, Anne Mutula, Christian Agbazue, Teju Chouhan, Innocent Rutebeza, Mayssa Powell; with Cr Michael Fraser and Member for Indi Cathy McGowan, at their graduation last month. Absent was Harka Bista, Angela McCullagh, Beatina Gonekai, and Sachin Sachdeva.

New rates year about to begin REMINDER notices were issued in April for the fourth rate instalment of the 2013-2014 rates and charges, the due date for payment being June 2, which has since passed. Details on the notices reflected the instalment due June 2, 2014 and also any arrears of previous instalments. Properties that have instalments outstanding will be referred to the council’s commercial collection agency in early June 2014 for legal proceedings if an acceptable payment arrangement is not in place. The costs of any legal action can be considerable and will remain as a charge against the property until paid. If you pay your rates by direct debit, please be aware you have agreed to make payments on the dates specified in the letter of acceptance of the direct debit facility and note that the banking details for each assessment will be rolled to the 2014-2015 rating period now that the final instalment of the 2013-2014 rating period has been extracted for the nominated accounts.

Notices for the 2014-2015 year will have the details of the four instalment amounts, with the first instalment amounts to be extracted on September 30, 2014 and the other instalments to be extracted on December 1, 2014, March 2, 2015 and June 1, 2015. Instalment reminder notices will be issued for the remaining three instalment amounts with the notation on the notice to reflect the direct debit that is in place. The notices will be issued as a courtesy reminder of the pending payment. The direct debit nine (9) instalment payers will follow the same process of rolling to 2014-2015 and will be advised of the nine (9) monthly amounts that will be extracted from their nominated account on the 20th day of the month from September 2014 through to May 2015. 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 or contact the customer service team on (02) 6022 9300.

Wodonga Building Services Vendors and purchasers To facilitate the smooth sale or purchase of a property, there are a few areas to be considered in relation to building permits. If you purchase a property that has illegal building works, you as the current owner of the property are liable for those works. As a preventative measure prior to purchase, it is recommended your real estate agent ask for permission from the owners to access the building file at the council to ascertain that all works on the property have a building permit and an accompanying final certificate or occupancy permit. If you are selling a property, any illegal building works on your property will generally be discovered at contract stage and you will be required to submit an application for illegal works. This application has a penalty built into the application fee of 150 per cent. A note about swimming pools and spas: If you are buying a property with a swimming pool or spa, ask for a swimming pool certificate/compliance inspection to ensure the safety barriers comply with the regulations.

Forum looks at 'ice' problem MORE than 100 people attended a free community forum discussing the issue of methamphetamine on the Border last month. The forum was facilitated by Albury and Wodonga councils with speakers from health agencies and local police. It comes after ANEX, a drug-harm minimisation organisation, ran a series of forums around the state, including at Benalla. While many local residents were keen to attend, they were unable to take the day to travel and a working committee was formed to present a similar forum closer to home.

The forum covered methamphetamine use, the effects and risks, treatment and the extent of the problem on the Border. Police representatives spoke of the need for a rehabilitation centre to be established on the Border. Wodonga mayor Cr Rodney Wangman said the forum was part of both councils push to work together on issues affecting both communities. “Some issues affect our wider community and are not constrained by a border, and neither should our actions on those issues,” Cr Wangman said.

“We were pleased to be working with AlburyCity to be able to bring this together for our communities.” Albury mayor Cr Kevin Mack agreed, saying it was an important first step. “I know first-hand from my experience as a policeman that ‘ice’ destroys lives, families and communities," he said. "Its impact is devastating and all levels of government and community groups must work together to find a solution. “This forum will provide practical insight into one of the biggest drug issues to emerge in recent times."

TOGETHER with the State Library Victoria, Wodonga Library is hosting an evening with author Alex Hammond, pictured. Hammond is a Melbourne-based thriller writer working on a series of novels featuring

impulsive defence lawyer Will Harris. His first novel, Blood Witness is available now and its sequel will be released next year. Join Hammond on Thursday, June 26 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Expressions of interest Senior Celebrations 2014

Get involved in the City of Wodonga’s Senior Celebrations to be held throughout the month of October, 2014. The council is currently seeking expressions of interest from local businesses or community groups who are interested in hosting an activity as part of the program of events for Senior Celebrations. Criteria • Events/activities that are aimed at ages 50 years and over; and • Opportunities available such as open days, come and try activities, events and tours. You may obtain a expression of interest form: In person: 104 Hovell St, Wodonga Online: wodonga.vic.gov.au/snrcelebrations Phone: Melissa Nagle on (02) 6022 9281 Email: mnagle@wodonga.vic.gov.au Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Friday, June 13, 2014. 10

Crowd enjoys first Volunteer Fair MORE than 250 people turned out for Wodonga Council’s inaugural Volunteer Fair. The event included a free barbecue for Wodonga’s volunteers to cap off National Volunteer Week. There were stalls promoting volunteering, music from The Thieves and Mud Puppy, prizes and face painting.

Fifteen organisations - Girl Guides, Wodonga Historical Society, Salvation Army, Toy Library, Wodonga Family History Society, Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters, REVIVE, Interchange, Uniting care, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, Wodonga Urban Landcare Network, Meals On Wheels, Wodonga Council and PCYC - were

part of the fair to recruit new volunteers. “More than 47% of Wodonga residents volunteer in various organisations, making a valuable contribution to our city,” Cr John Watson said. “The event we host each year is a small token of thanks for the many hours of work. “The benefits of

volunteering are significant for our nation, our community and for individuals. “Volunteers contribute more than $200 billion to the economy through 700 million hours a year. “We thank each and every volunteer and volunteer organisation, their contribution to our community is valued and very much appreciated.”

Promise of an intimate show ACCLAIMED singersongwriter Lior is aiming for a relaxed “lounge room style” atmosphere for his solo performance at The Cube Wodonga on July 25. Having completed a national band tour to promote his new album, Scattered Reflections, in March, Lior says he is looking forward to stripping back the show and connecting with the audience on a more intimate level. “It’s a more of a lounge room style kind of environment which is always nice because you can keep the set really open and fluid and engage with the audiences a lot more than you would bigger, more planned shows,” he said. Audiences of Lior’s solo show can expect a mixed set with strong influence from his new album, which was written largely throughout his travels over the past couple of years. Some of the songs on Scattered Reflections were co-written with guitarist and songwriter Cameron Deyell (Totara Jack), while the pair sought inspiration from an array of places including India and France. “It’s not so much that the album’s written about travel,” Lior said. “It’s just that travel just puts you in a completely different environment and head space, and I find that it just lets me focus on being creative and the whole sort

Lior will perform at The Cube Wodonga on July 25. of inspired process that leads to song writing I feel is accelerated when you’re out of your comfort zone.” Lior burst onto the Australian music scene with his stunning debut album, Autumn Flow, in 2005. Recorded and released independently, the album became one of the most successful independent debuts in Australia, with sales surpassing platinum.

A swag of accolades followed, among them three ARIA nominations, including Best Male Artist. Lior’s sophomore album Corner of an Endless Road, released in 2008, followed on where Autumn Flow left and was a huge success, debuting at No. 2 on the Australian albums chart and topping the independent charts for several weeks. In September 2010, Lior

released his third studio album, Tumbling into the Dawn, and in 2012 he received The Screen Writer Song of the Year Award for his much-loved children’s song, Lullaby, commissioned by the ABC for Giggle and Hoot. Lior will be supported by Melbourne singer-songwriter Domini Forster, who has toured with him for previous solo acts.

“I find the audience just really falls in love with her,” Lior said. “And so that will add a really nice element to the show as well.” For further information about the show or to purchase tickets, contact The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 or book your tickets online at thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets

Too many elephants no worry for Indi MP MEMBER for Indi Cathy McGowan, pictured, read Too Many Elephants in this House at Wodonga Library as part of National Simultaneous Storytime last month. Run by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), National Simultaneous Storytime has been running since 2000. The Wodonga group joined more than 410,000 children at more than 2300 locations listening to Ursula Dubosarsky’s book at 11am. The story centres

Bands and solo acts wanted Applications close on Friday, June 27 on Eric, who has too many elephants but he loves them all. When his mum says they have to go, Eric comes up with a clever solution. “The 14th National Simultaneous Storytime is an important campaign

that encourages more young Australians to read and enjoy books. This campaign highlights the important role libraries play in promoting literacy in communities around Australia," ALIA president Damian Lodge said.

For more information and an application form, please visit: facebook.com/wodongayouth - Acts can be any genre. Date: Friday, August 8, 2014 Time: 6pm Venue: The Cube Wodonga Enquiries: Wodonga Council’s events youth co-ordinator on (02) 6022 9300 or mhaberman-crowe@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Monday

Playstation Playoffs July 3 and July 10 WL

Creation Station July 1 and July 8 WL Primary school craft

ASW

FT - Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Drive p: (02) 6043 4550 facebook.com/FelltimberCC

BCC - Baranduda Community Centre 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda p: (02) 6020 8643 facebook.com/BarandudaCC

Harry Potter Trivia Cup July 9, 2pm to 4pm WL

Street art exhibition opens at ASW Keep an eye out for more workshops next month

4pm to 6pm ASW

Workshop

28 Hume Murray Farmers Market 8am-12pm, hmfb.org Gateway Village, Wodonga

Concerti (June 14) 7.30pm, The Cube Soloists and Murray Conservatorium orchestra

Family Fun Day for Refugee Week 11.30am to 2.30pm, free event, bring your own rug or chair Cube Courtyard

Hume Murray Farmers Market 8am-12pm, Gateway Village, Wodonga

Saturday

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For a full listing of events go to wodonga.vic.gov.au/whatson

Every Friday 10.30am-11.30am Gold coin donation Bookings essential ASW

Art Buzz

4pm to 6pm ASW

Workshop

Mary meets Mohammad Wodonga Senior Secondary College, 7pm, free

4pm to 6pm ASW

Workshop

Every Friday during school term from 5pm to 7pm, $5/session

5 Youth Group (BCC)

Friday

12 Film screening

Southern University Games July 6 to July 10 C

Coming up in July

6.30pm-7.30pm, free Bookings essential

An evening with Alex Hammond

Design a bag, $12 5.30pm-7.30pm Bookings essential

Fluff & Stuff

Age: High School 5.30pm-7.30pm $4 for pizza

Manga & Anime Club

4pm to 6pm ASW

Workshop

Age: Preschool Wear your PJs, bring your teddy, 6pm-7pm

4pm to 6pm ASW

Workshop

Thursday

Night-time storytime

The Cube - The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga p: (02) 6022 9311 w: thecubewodonga.com.au facebook.com/thecubewodonga Open: Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 6pm; Saturday from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Wodonga Council holds free immunisations clinics each month. For more information go to wodonga.vic.gov.au/ immunisation

Coming up in July

Every Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm $60/term Bookings essential

Artyfacts (ASW)

Wednesday

17 Look out for the new 18 Community Centre course guide - out now for Term 3.

23 Immunisation session 24 TAFE Space, 4.30pm to 6pm

June 16 is Bloomsday for fans of James Joyce's book Ulysses.

Every Tuesday to Aug 26 9.30am-12.30pm Bookings essential

Master your Gadget WL

Free family activities 10am-12pm in The Cube Courtyard, every week day through June

Winter Warmers

Tuesday

WL - Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga p: (02) 6022 9330 wodongalibrary.com.au facebook.com/WodongaLibrary Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9.30am to 6pm; Thursday, 9.30am to 8pm; Saturday, 9.30 to 12.30pm.

June Council meeting, 6pm Council Chambers Hovell St, Wodonga

Lantern making community art workshops each day this week. 10am to 12pm The Cube Courtyard

Winter Warmers

Queen's birthday holiday Council offices closed

World Cup starts in four days! Matches will be screened live at 7.30am on The Cube Big Screen!

World Cup countdown

Elsewhere (ASW) Mary Jane Griggsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exhibition continues until June 21

ASW - Arts Space Wodonga Cnr Lawrence and Hovell streets p: (02) 6022 9600 facebook.com/ArtsSpaceWodonga Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 6pm; Thursday 9.30am to 8pm; Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm

Come down to the deep dark woods next month with The Gruffalo The Cube Wodonga

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10am-2pm Inquiries: Jade Tauber on 0421 082 388, info@littlememarket.com or visit littlememarket.com The Cube Wodonga

Little Me Market

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Sunday

Bookings essential The Cube Wodonga