Citylife 2017 (Issue 10 - November)

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CALL FOR CITIZENS OF THE YEAR CityLife is Wodonga Council’s monthly publication and is delivered around Wodonga.

Approximately 19,000 copies are printed each month by Newsprinters, Shepparton.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

Arts Space Wodonga Cnr Lawrence and Hovell St (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 9am to noon)

Council meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Monday of the month.

The next meeting is scheduled for November 20. 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.

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.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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Wodonga Council is now calling for nominations for the 2018 Australia Day Citizen Awards.

Citizen nominees must be Australian citizens and aged 16 years or over on January 26, 2018.

The awards provide an opportunity to recognise the great work being done by people in the local community.

Young citizen nominees must be Australian citizens and aged between 16 to 25 years on January 26, 2018.

There are three categories – Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community organiser of the Year.

The winner of these awards will have demonstrated a significant contribution to the Wodonga community and/or outstanding achievements considered appropriate by the council.

The local community organisation must be a not-for-profit organisation consisting of four or more members that deliver services within the Wodonga municipality.

Teju Chouhan was this year’s Citizen of the Year.

Jye McBurnie and Allanah McKeown were named the Young Citizens of the Year.

Bushfire changes The Victorian Government is acting to make new homes, our communities and the environment safer from bushfires.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has reviewed and updated bushfire hazard mapping in the planning scheme.

This mapping came into effect from October 3, 2017 and updates the Bushfire Management Overlay applying criteria developed by the Victorian Government, the CFA and CSIRO. Within Wodonga, about 500 properties have been added to the Bushfire Management Overlay while some have been removed and more than

200 within the overlay will be affected by the changes.

These landholders were notified by mail during October.

Not-for-profit organisation Aware Industries was named the Wodonga Community Organisation of the Year for its work improving the lives of people with a disability.

The awards will be presented at the council’s Australia Day celebrations on Friday, January 26, 2017.

Nominations close on Friday, December 1 and should be made on the nomination form at Wodonga.vic.gov.au or by phoning the customer focus team on (02) 6022 9300.

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CUP HOLIDAY REMINDER Wodonga will mark a public holiday on Friday, November 24 for the Wodonga Gold Cup.

The council have mapped the new and old overlays so you can view the changes, please visit maps.wodonga.vic.gov. au/IntraMaps80/ or hard copies will be available at the council office.

The Gold Cup public holiday aims to support the Wodonga and District Turf Club in creating a premier event for the city and allows residents to enjoy their local race meeting.

It is recommended all owners and occupiers take steps to improve the resilience of their property to bushfire.

Last year the council voted for a two-year extension in lieu of Melbourne Cup Day.

The CFA website has information on making homes and properties safer. are a Fire Ready Kit cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/ fire-ready-kit/

No shop trading restrictions apply to Melbourne Cup Day or to public holidays appointed in lieu of the day.

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CELEBRATE, SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES The Wodonga Community Access Advisory Group and the Albury City Access Advisory Group are organising an end of year celebration to mark International Day of People with Disability.

The event will be a platform for people to share their experience of disability and is aimed at celebrating diversity and promoting human rights of all people.

The afternoon will include live music, disability advocacy speakers and a barbecue lunch.

The event will be held in The Cube Courtyard, Wodonga on December 1 from noon.

Two cities but one community

Enabling Women aims to empower local women with disabilities to have a voice about issues that relate to them and other women with disabilities, learn information about their rights and develop new connections with women.

The agreement was signed following consecutive extraordinary council meetings at The Cube Wodonga on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Members of the community are invited to join participants in celebrating the graduation ceremony, with Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie.

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AlburyCity Mayor Cr Kevin Mack said it was clear from the consultation undertaken in developing Albury 2030 and Wodonga 2033 that both

“Once, we saw the Murray River as a barrier. Now it’s a symbol of the similarities between the cities and we’re breaking down any remnants of that barrier by seeing the two cities as having one economy

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“We’ll be looking at initiatives that provide shared benefit

“We also have an opportunity to partner with the Victorian, NSW and Australian governments to address cross-border issues and anomalies and to have far greater influence in decision making in relation to infrastructure investment.”

“We are two cities, but one community sharing facilities, venues, infrastructure and services, so rather than duplicating what we do, it makes more sense to work together so we can achieve the best possible outcomes for our residents and ratepayers,” Cr Mack said.

with the combined drawing power of almost 100,000 people to help us attract federal and state funding for developments on either side of the river.”

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Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said the agreement paved the way for a more co-operative and coordinated approach to planning, funding and building major infrastructure and facilities.

“Our immediate priority is to exhibit the draft community strategic plan. We’ll use community feedback to develop an action plan, which will set-out priorities for the next four years.”

communities wanted the councils to collaborate to achieve better value for money and to have a strong, united voice to attract public and private investment.

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In an Australian cross-border first, the two councils have developed a draft community strategic plan, drawing on the key priorities from their respective Albury 2030 and Wodonga 2033 plans.

for both communities and that deliver value for money,” she said

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The Mayors of Wodonga Council and AlburyCity signed an historic agreement, pledging to work more closely together to plan, grow and develop the region.

Meanwhile, a graduation ceremony will be held for the Enabling Women Leadership Program on Friday, December 8.

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LENEVABARANDUDA PLAN OUT FOR EXHIBITION As one of the fastest growing regional centres in Victoria, Wodonga is facing unprecedented growth – and residents are urged to have their say on how LenevaBaranduda will be developed as Wodonga’s growth corridor for the next 50 years.

Amendment C121 to the Wodonga Planning Scheme will be open for comment for until December 1.

Hills strategy, plans adopted The Planning for the Wodonga Hills Strategy establishes a vision for each hills site and the supporting masterplan details specific actions to deliver the vision for each site.

and integration; leisure, recreation and tourism; and, awareness, appreciating and understanding - each underpinned by a set of guiding principles applying to all the hills Each masterplan has been informed by looking at the specific features and context of each individual site.

The suite of documents includes an overall strategy and five associated masterplans for Huon, Federation, Klings, Bears and Mahers hills.

The planning for each site hills has been guided by eight management objectives – sustainable management and enjoyment; biodiversity and habitat values; Aboriginal cultural heritage values; user, neighbour and community safety; landscape scenic values; accessibility, connection

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The Planning for the Wodonga Hills Strategy and masterplans were adopted by the council in a 4-2 vote at the last meeting.

The final motion passed by the council was to adopt the strategy and master plans, establish an advisory group, formalise agreements with user groups and review the strategy in three years.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said the documents provided vital direction in managing the environmental values and usage of the hills that ring our city.

“We know, and what we’ve seen throughout this process, is that people are passionate about our hills and we know they value and enjoy what is our biggest community asset have to offer,” Cr Speedie said.

The final amendment is expected to incorporate two documents (the Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan and the LenevaBaranduda Development Contributions Plan) into the Wodonga Planning Scheme within the next 12 months. These documents will then guide development in the coming years.

“Our community will continue to have an input and each project will be suitably and appropriately assessed as per the implementation plan in the strategy.”

The council regularly meets with key stakeholders and land managers.

Amendment C121 and all associated documents can be viewed online, with hard copies also available for viewing at the council offices, at Wodonga Library, and at Baranduda Community Centre.

VIEW AMENDMENT makewodongayours.com.au

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for November 20.

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.

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Fridays on My Mind Friday, November 10 5.30pm to 8.30pm Arts Space Wodonga The Cube Wodonga Wodonga Library Your gateway to the weekend!

Relax and Unwind. Have you got Fridays on your mind? Experience performance, talks and art while enjoying gourmet food and wine.

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Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300 Ages: All Cost: Free

Sustainable Living Fair Saturday, November 18, 9am to 1pm Junction Square, Wodonga • • • •

Tiny house Electric vehicles including the new Tesla Model X Farmers market and green market stalls “Speed date” sustainability experts

• Kids activities, music, and food Ages: All AWSustainableLivingFestival/ Cost: Free wod.city/SLF2017

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Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven Sunday, November 19 11am to 2pm

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Members of the community are invited to bring their own pizza ingredients and share in the communal pizza oven, cooked by Wodonga Apex Club.

To Junction Place Belvoir Park Gateway Village

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300 Ages: All Cost: Free

Neighbourhood Barbecues are a great opportunity to for residents get to know their neighbours and build community spirit.

If you are in a new estate and haven't hosted a BBQ yet, apply online at wodonga.vic.gov.au/ neighbourhood-bbq Enquiries: Duryarne Streat (02) 6022 9356 Ages: All Cost: Free

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Bonegilla 70th Anniversary Celebrations Saturday, 18 November Family Reunion Day, including official welcome, food and music, cultural performances and more.

Monday, November 13 to Friday, November 17 Join in our guided tours and performances.

Sunday, 19 November Bonegilla’s Sunday Roast.

For the full program of events visit bonegilla.org.au Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912

Cafe Culture Series - Wikimen Sunday, November 19, 5pm The Wikimen have extraordinarily vast styles of music in their huge repertoire. You can expect to hear Hawaiian blues, pop, samba, western swing, even Mills brothers songs complete with heavenly harmonies and exotica music for your listening and dancing pleasures. facebook.com/TheWikimen/

Tickets: $27.50, members $22, all at door $30 Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

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Todd McKenney sings Peter Allen The Piano Sessions Saturday, November 18, 8pm As well as singing all of Peter Allen’s biggest hits including (I Go to) Rio, Tenterfield Saddler and I Still Call Australia Home, Todd McKenney will tell stories about meeting Peter Allen and playing him on stage. It's all about having fun with a lot of laughs, a few poignant moments and some great music.

Tickets: $75 Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS AND THE CUBE WODONGA PRESENT

Borderville 2017 Thursday, December 14, 7pm Circus Allsorts Friday, December 15, 7pm The Grad Show Saturday, December 16, 7pm The Last Hoorah!

Experience our world famous circus-in-residence in their annual summer celebration of circus. The entire circus school ensemble of young artists aged between 8 and 18 perform across three exciting productions – Circus Allsorts, The Grad Show and The Last Hoorah! Full of energy, high-level skills and fun, with plenty of special guests and surprises.

Tickets: $24 per show, members $19 per show Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

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Soap Opera Exhibition by Susie Losch Arts Space Wodonga Friday, November 3 to Saturday, November 25 In Soap Opera, Susie Losch celebrates daily rituals. Her works evoke the viewer to reflect upon personal and private spaces and upon moments within the routine of daily life. These spaces can be places of rejuvenation and contemplation where transformation may occur.

Fridays on My Mind Friday, November 10, 5.30pm to 8.30pm Visit Arts Space Wodonga during Fridays on My Mind for gigantic bubble-blowing activities!

Panel talk: Creative and Sustainable Beings

ARTS SPACE WODONGA AND MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM PRESENT

Hear from local artists, Susie Losch, Tara Welsh and Helen Carter about the considerations they make to produce art sustainably.

Music in the Gallery

Thursday, November 16, 6pm to 7.30pm Cost: $10, includes refreshments Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga. com.au/tickets Lather, 2017, Susie Losch, coloured lye and pin installation. Photo: Michael Griffin Photography.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10.30am (arrive 10.15am) Join us at Arts Space to hear the gallery come alive with local talent, followed by a light morning tea. John Lazaros plays Classical Keyboard and admits to a love of Bach. His performance will include Bach, Chopin, Mozart and a self-composition.

Bookings essential.

Cost: $5 per person, $20 schools (per class), $30 group bookings (maximum of 10). Includes morning tea Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS

Just Paint Every Wednesday in Victorian school terms* 3.30pm to 4.30pm Arts Space Wodonga Drop in after school to paint!

Get creative with a variety of painting media and tools.

No bookings required.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Primary and secondary students Cost: $10 per child per session includes materials *not held during exhibitions installations

The Empathy Project Arts Space Wodonga Friday, December 1 to Saturday, January 27, 2018 Opening: Friday, December 1, 5.30pm The Empathy Project will see a small group of young students produce artworks alongside local artist Mary-Rose Riley. This exhibition will form part of Wodonga Council’s involvement in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. This global campaign seeksto raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on women’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Interactive table: Paint your own emotions using watercolour pencils and collage.

Morning #2, 2017, Mary-Rose Riley, graphite pencil and watercolour on paper, 28 x 38cm.

Art Buzz Every Friday in Victorian school terms 10.30am to 11.30am Arts Space Wodonga Creative visual art workshops for little hands that relate to the current exhibition.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to five years and their parents/guardians Cost: $5 per family

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Lego Club Monday, November 6 and 20 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.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Age: Seven plus Cost: Free

The Lorax Drama Workshop

Saturday, November 18 10am to noon Wodonga Library Act, sing and dance through our theatre Story Time with the Dr Seuss classic The Lorax as part of the 2017 Albury-Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. This drama project teaches kids about sustainability as well as giving them basic theatre skills.

Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Age: Seven to 17 Cost: Free

Tinker Team - Term 4 WORKSHOP Monday, November 13 and 27 4pm to 5.30pm Wodonga Library

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

Get hands-on with technology in the library’s after school maker space. Learn about programming, robotics, design and electronics.

Bookings essential.

Author Talk - Andrea Palmer Tuesday, November 14 10.30am to 11.30am Wodonga Library Local author Andrea Palmer shares the true story of Plum Rutherford Haet, whose father was the Governor of Bihar in the last days of the British Raj. Plum grew up in a household with 200 servants and 80 gardeners, and went tiger hunting in Nepal with the Maharajah.Bookings essential.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Cost: Free, light morning tea provided

Young Writers Thursday, November 9 and 23 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library Want to write? Young Writers invites students of all abilities and interests to take part in some fun writing challenges.

No bookings required.

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

Summer Reading Club Launch Friday, December 1 4pm to 5.30pm Wodonga Library Join us for the launch of the Summer Reading Club! Sign up to get your free reading challenge kit and earn rewards over the summer.

Get your game on and take part in face painting, balloon art and a range of activities.

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

Anime and Manga Club

Tech Sessions

Thursday, November 16 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library

Friday, December 1: All Things Android 10am to noon Wodonga Library IT classes at the Wodonga Library.

Check out the website for topics and go along with the willingness to learn something new.

Bookings essential.

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 Age: High school Cost: $5 for pizza

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

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IN BRIEF PIZZA OVEN FIRES UP

Sustainable Living Festival focus on green alternatives

Pineapple on your pizza?

You can decide this month when the outdoor, Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven fires up for action.

Is your existing swimming pool or spa fence still safe, well maintained and compliant?

If you are unsure, Wodonga Building Services can inspect, advise and issue a compliance certificate.

Phone (02) 6022 9300 to find out more.

Members of the community can access the oven on Sunday, November 19 from 11am2pm with the Wodonga Apex Club cooking the pizzas for you.

INFLATABLE AND ABOVEGROUND SWIMMING POOLS

This will be the final session for this year.

DO YOU USE BPAY VIEW? Wodonga Council is able to issue rate notices via BPay View directly to your personal internet banking portal. Register through your internet banking site.

If you register before the notices go out then you will receive the notice directly into your internet banking site and will receive a notification either via SMS or email to say it is available for viewing.

RATES NOTICES EMAILED The facility is available for the council to issue rate notices as a pdf document to the nominated email address provided by any ratepayer. If you wish to use this method and not have your notice posted, please contact the customer focus team on (02) 6022 9300 to provide the email address.

E-NEWSLETTERS Wodonga Council has a range of e-newsletters to keep you up-to-date with events and happenings on things that interest you. Sign up via the link below. wod.city/e-news ALTERNATE ROUTES Motorists can cut their travel time and avoid congestion by using the ring road network. wod.city/AltRoutes2017

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MAINTENANCE OF POOL A MUST

Are you concerned about your carbon footprint and the planet?

Goodwin and Tesla’s brand new tiny house and Model X electric vehicle.

The Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival has plenty of events to inspire and accelerate the uptake of sustainable living for your home or business.

There will be a program of expert talks including how to spot native bees, making the most of your food, organic soil health and productivity and roadmap to 100% renewable energy for our region.

There’s a huge program including pop-up workshops, talks, demonstrations and exhibits to learn the tools to reduce, reuse and save money.

The festival aims to raise awareness and provide tools for change and offer solutions to ecological and social challenges.

The highlight of the month

will be Sustainable Living Fair on Saturday, November 18 in Junction Square from 9am to 1pm.

There is a month of sustainability events to help you reduce your impact on the environment.

This free event provides an informative and fun day out for the whole family.

The full festival program is available on the website and Facebook.

There will be a cooking demonstration with the original MasterChef Julie

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Inflatable and aboveground swimming pools are becoming increasingly popular with families as initially, they appear to be an inexpensive alternative for swimming entertainment especially for toddlers and young children.

Consumers need to be aware that any pool capable of holding 300mm (30cm) of water requires a building permit and must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with building regulations and the Australian Standard (AS 1926.1-2007).

Seven toddlers have died because of drowning in the past 12 months.

Small paddling pools are often not regarded as dangerous but children can drown in as little as a few centimetres of water.

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Don’t leave kids in cars

While adopting a puppy into your family may be fun and exciting, owning a dog comes with a great deal of responsibility.

Leaving children unattended in a car, even for a short period of time, can be fatal.

Figures from Ambulance Victoria have revealed November to March was the busiest period with an average of five call outs to a child left unattended in a car per day.

Firstly, you need to choose a dog that is right for you and the costs involved.

The Domestic Animals Act 1994 was introduced to promote animal welfare, the responsible ownership of dogs and cats and the protection of the environment.

Under the Act, dog owners have a number of responsibilities to abide by, or risk being fined.

Dogs aren’t allowed to wander outside your premises, must be

registered each year if they’re over three months and mustn’t cause any nuisance to neighbours.

With hot temperatures looming, it is a timely reminder for parents and carers not to leave children locked in cars.

You must also pick up after their dogs in public, no matter when they do their business – on any roads or streets, nature strips, parks and reserves.

The Victorian Government is working with Kidsafe and Ambulance Victoria to increase awareness of the dangers of leaving children in parked cars.

In 2016 Ambulance Victoria were called to a staggering 1562 callouts for kids left in cars, with: •

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one out of five kids requiring medical treatment, including 15 who were taken to hospital.

Despite heat warnings and significant penalties, an average of four kids a day are being put at risk. In the worst of these cases, firefighters rescued children from a locked car before they were treated by paramedics.

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Tips to prepare for the mosquito season

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Remove all stagnant water from your property. Mosquitoes don’t need much water to breed.

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Game on for summer It’s Game On these school holidays.

Get ready to supercharge your imagination in a summer celebration of sports, games, technology and team spirit.

Sign up with Wodonga Library for the summer reading challenge and earn rewards for reading over the holidays.

Wodonga Library will

New shade sails have been installed at eight parks and reserves across the city, including Willow Park, Emerald Oval, Wiggy Jackson Park, Belvoir Park and Tooley Park.

If you are spending time outside, remember to wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and apply an insect repellent containing Picaridin or DEET to all uncovered parts of the body.

Ensure you follow instructions on the label.

launch the club on Friday, December 1 from 4pm5.30pm.

There will be face painting, balloon art and a range of activities available.

The Summer Reading Club starts on December 1, 2017 and runs until January 25, 2018.

For all enquiries, contact the library on (02) 6022 9330.

The shade sails are designed to block out 95 per cent of the sun’s harmful rays.

Wodonga’s Young Citizen of the Year Alannah McKeown has been annouced as one the local batonbearers who will carry the Queen’s Baton ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

helped her attend the Asia Pacific Games to represent Australia.

McKeown, 20, will swap the swimming pool for running shoes when the baton comes through the city in February.

The 18 batonbearers for Wodonga are: Emma Aldrich, Kerryn Anderson, Glenda Bailey, Dawn Cardwell, Michael Carter, Graham Cassidy, Michelle Chalwell, Kim Franzke, LaurenJean Germany, Lauren Jackson, Shane Martin, Kymbal McGrath, David Milne, Bruce Morrison, Bruce Quick, Val Shorinov and Sophie Weppner.

Alannah represented Australia at the Special Olympics in 2012.

In 2013, Alannah was the recipient of the Young Achiever Support Scheme, which

Baranduda Community Centre

Sunday, November 12, 10am to 2pm Sage Court, Baranduda Visit wod.city/BCMarket for more

NEW SHADE SAILS INSTALLED AT PLAYGROUNDS It’s important for children to slip, slop, slap when they go outside to play but but giving our parks and playgrounds shade can help promote the sunsafe message too.

screens on windows, doors and vents to prevent mosquitoes entering your home.

Mosquito season is now upon us.

Here are some helpful tips to protect you and your family to prevent mosquitoes breeding and biting.

ALANNAH NAMED AS RELAY BATONBEARER

She won a gold medal, followed by another gold at the National Games in Melbourne in 2014.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY AT LUNCHEON Get into the Christmas spirit and join the Rotary Club of Wodonga Central for its 63rd Senior Citizens’ Christmas Luncheon.

The luncheon will be held at Victory Lutheran College Hall, Drages Road, Wodonga on Sunday, December 3.

Senior Citizens can book for the luncheon by contacting Jurg von Jenner on (02) 6056 7896 or 0407 230 151 or Geoff Pollard on (02) 6056 1561 at Wodonga Plant Farm.

all abilities playgroup All Abilities Playgroup at Felltimber Community Centre for parents and carers of children on the NDIS. The playgroup helps support families with children of all abilities. It is also a fun, social program for everyone!

Dates: Thursdays, November 23, November 30 and December 7, 2017.

Time: 1pm to 3pm | Cost: $5 per session Contact: (02) 6043 4550 November 23: Sensory and Songs is all about sensory play and the magic of music. Our playgroup facilitator can also show you how to create sensory toys at home.

November 30: Creative Construction is about getting creative with blocks and art supplies.

December 7: Christmas Party dress in your best Christmas outfit and enjoy a themed party Enquiries: Felltimber Community Centre on (02) 6043 4550.

10 CITYLIFE WODONGA

16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence November 25 to December 10 The 16 Days of Activism against-gender based violence is a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on a woman’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing. Human rights cannot be universal without human rights for women. The 16 Days of Activism begins on Saturday, November 25, 2017 on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on Sunday, December 10, 2017 on International Human Rights Day. Wodonga Council will support the annual campaign with community events that seek to raise community awareness of gender violence and the underlying causes of gender violence.

Free events

Date and Time

Enquiries/ Bookings

Venue

Description

LOVE BiTES - Student Wednesday, November art display 22 to Sunday, December 10

The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga

A clothesline display of student T-shirt artworks will be hung to promote the prevention of violence in relationships.

LOVE BiTES - Albury Saturday, November 25 Wodonga Community - 9am to 10am Campaign

Wodonga

Enquiries (02) 6049 2758

Students have developed artworks to raise awareness of family violence. These artworks will also be displayed on local buses in Wodonga and Albury.

STEP OUT Against Violence Albury Wodonga

Saturday, November 25 - 4.45pm for march at 5pm. Event concludes 8pm

Starting at Swift St, Albury (behind Albury Entertainment Centre) finishing QEII Square, Dean St, Albury

Enquiries (02) 6058 1800

STEP OUT is a community march against violence that will raise awareness and empower people to say NO to violence.

Nurture and Nourish - Women’s Empowerment Workshops

Saturday, November 25 - 10am to 3pm Saturday, December 2 - 10am to 3pm Saturday, December 9 - 10am to 3pm

Felltimber Community Centre, Cnr Melrose Dr and Felltimber Creek Rd, Wodonga

Bookings required 0400 474 939

These workshops will identify and explore the different roles women play in society. Participants will also explore the concerns of women in friendly environment.

‘Walk in my shoes‘ display

Saturday, November 25 to Sunday, December 10

Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga

Enquiries (02) 6022 9330

Survival stories of women who have left violent relationships will be on display. It will acknowledge the courage, strength, bravery and resilience of survivors and enable others to share their journey.

Emotional Wellness Key to Happiness

Sunday, November 26 - 10am to 12.30pm Sunday, December 3 - 10am to 12.30pm Sunday, December 10 - 10am to 12.30pm

Felltimber Community Centre, Cnr Melrose Dr and Felltimber Creek Rd, Wodonga

Bookings required 0400 474 939

These interactive workshops aim to teach selfawareness of emotions, how to develop strategies to cultivate emotional wellness and much more.

The Empathy Project - Art exhibition

Saturday, December 2 to Saturday, January 27, 2018

Arts Space Wodonga, Cnr Lawrence and Hovell streets, Wodonga

Enquiries (02) 6022 9600

Local, young artists have produced artwork with an emphasis on empathy, identifying emotions and building healthy relationships within their personal networks.

‘that girl Wodonga’ information and registration afternoon tea

Saturday, December 2 - 2pm to 3.30pm

Gateway Health, 155 High St, Wodonga

Bookings required 0409 299 371

A music video project aimed at preventing violence against women and strengthening vulnerable, diverse migrant communities.

Superheroes Storytime

Monday, December 4 - 10.15am

Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga

Enquiries (02) 6022 9330

Books will be read at Storytime to challenge gender stereotypes and will be read by local men and women “superheroes” who work in a variety of fields.

She KMF - Women in Sports Forum

Tuesday, December 5 - 5.30pm

The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga

Bookings required (02) 6022 9311

The forum is aimed at changing the message and conversation to promote females in sport and will comprise of a panel made up of five local female identities.

Community Walk Against Family Violence

Wednesday, December 6 - 11am walk, 12pm free barbecue

Starting at St Stephen’s Enquiries Uniting Church, (02) 6043 7400 Wodonga finishing Junction Place, Wodonga

A free event that invites local people to stand together against violence in all forms but especially gender-based violence.

Cycling for Awareness - 16 Hours of Activism

Thursday, December 7 - 5.30am to 9.30pm

Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre, Hedgerow Crt, Wodonga

Community members are invited to participate in continuously cycling a bike for 16 hours to raise awareness and funds.

Enabling Women Leadership Program Graduation Ceremony

Friday, December 8 - 5pm

The Cube Wodonga Bookings Courtyard, 118 Hovell St, required Wodonga (02) 6022 9343

Bookings on (02) 6058 2555 for a 10 minute slot.

If you or someone you know needs assistance relating to family violence or to speak to someone in a confidential manner, please call any of the following services: National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hotline 1800 RESPECT (1800 015 188), Centre Against Violence (03) 5722 2203, Lifeline 13 11 14

The eight-week leadership program will culminate with a graduation ceremony. The program aims to empower local women with disabilities and learn information about their rights.

#WODONGA16DAYS For more information visit wod.city/16days2017

Celebrate 70 years since the opening of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre

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Monday, November 13 to Sunday, November 19 Anniversary Celebration - Saturday, November 18 Bonegilla Migrant Experience For the full program of events visit bonegilla.org.au P: (02) 6020 6912 E: bonegilla@wodonga.vic.gov.au

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