Council News - A Wagga Wagga City Council publication

Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2015

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Issue 28

Weekly information from us to you

It will be a jam-packed long weekend of fun and celebration when the Wagga Wagga community comes together to mark Australia Day.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Event Coordinator, Karly Pieper, said there will

be something for everyone over the three days.

“Australia Day is a time to celebrate our nation and our city; and to recognise those people who help make Wagga great,” Ms Pieper said.

“The Australia Day Awards give us the chance to honour the often unsung heroes of our community.”

The awards are just one part of what is sure to be a fun-filled weekend, which begins with a picnic at the Oasis on Saturday 24 January and ends with more

celebrations on Australia Day itself.The awards ceremony and concert will

be held at the Civic Theatre, with local talent from across the city to entertain the crowd.

“The concert will feature performances by the Australian Army Band Kapooka’s Rock Band, Mount Austin High School Hip Hop Dancers, the National Anthem Competition finalists, Dale Allison and Hayley Potts,” Ms Pieper said.

“Sunday will also be a huge day of celebrations, starting with Markets in

the Park from 9am and ending with the Beyond Bank Movies in the Park from 6.30pm.”

The Wagga Waggafest People’s Choice award will also be announced at Movies in the Park. Along with the winning film, a collection of the best of Waggafest will be shown.

The Beyond Bank Movies in the Park will also feature Happy Feet 2, which is one of many films Wagga’s Australia Day Ambassador Damian Candusso, an international multi-award winning Sound

Designer, has worked on.Rounding out the long weekend will

be the 2WG Australia Day Breakfast, Citizenship Ceremony and the Star FM talent quest on 26 January.

A full list of events for Australia Day in Wagga Wagga can be found at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/australiaday.

See public notices for Council services and facilities hours over the long weekend.

Wagga ready to celebrate

January 23 - February 8 2015Wollundry Lagoon Foreshore, 6.15pm

Ph: 02 6926 9688www.civictheatre.com.au

the lizard of oz Written and directed by Peter Cox and Mark Grentell

RENOVATED: Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre secretary Sue O’Brien (second from left) and Council’s Director Environment and Community Services, Janice Summerhayes, take a look at the centre’s new kitchen with Origin Energy’s senior community relations business partner Amanda Robinson (left) and Uranquinty power station plant manager Paul Olsen.

Uranquinty’s kitchen rulesNew kitchen for Neighbourhood Centre

Wagga Wagga City Council and Origin Energy have teamed up for a $12,000 project to install a new kitchen in the Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre.

The Neighbourhood Centre is home to Uranquinty’s only

preschool and hosts a range of other social and recreational activities. Importantly, the Neighbourhood Centre also acts as a community evacuation centre during emergencies.

Centre secretary Sue O’Brien

said the new kitchen will be a massive boost for the community.

“The old kitchen was very small, it was half the size of what it is now and not very user-friendly,” she said.

Continued page 3

Council News - A Wagga Wagga City Council publication

Helping your organisation succeed online...

Register now! For further information:

The Department of Communications, Wagga Wagga City Council and TAFE NSW Riverina Institute are working together to provide quality training sessions for small-to-medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local cultural institutions on how to make greater use of online opportunities to better achieve organisational goals. Improve your online confidence within the local business community!

Join us for a series of FREE training sessions for business, and get the information and tools you need for your business to succeed online!

Case Study Ninja & JhiCase Study Riverina Hand Therapy

2015 Session DatesEach session involves six classes which take place over a 6 week period, plus one-on-one coaching sessions to be arranged by appointment. The sessions for 2015 commence on the following dates:

Sessions 1 & 2 3 February 2pm & 6pm

Session 325 February 7.30am

Session 4 21 April 6pm

Session 5 20 May 7.30am

Christina Pilkington from local fashion boutique Ninja and Jhi said the knowledge and skills she learned from the course have been invaluable.“I chose to complete the Digital Enterprise Program offered by the Australian Government in conjunction with Wagga City Council and TAFE as I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to increase my knowledge and understanding of the digital world and also gain an insight as to how I could implement online strategies to help grow my business,” she said.“Since completing the program I have implemented a new digital marketing campaign and launched an online

shop www.ninjaandjhi.com.“The theoretical and practical knowledge I gained from the Digital

Enterprise Program has been invaluable and I would absolutely recommend it to any business owner.”“The program covered the wide range of digital opportunities that are available for businesses, from networking to marketing to online security,” Christina said.“We were then given individual assistance to

identify the digital options that best suited our personal business needs and objectives, and finally how to implement and manage these.”

Riverina Hand Therapy’s Amy Geach said her business has benefitted immensely from the online skills she learned during the Digital Enterprise Program.“I joined the Digital Enterprise Program because moving forward in my business, I wanted to ensure I had the skills and knowledge to pursue online media and expand the current customer base we had,” Amy said. “In small business it is crucial to be able to offer cost-effective ways for customers to engage, and online platforms was a great way for us to reach more people and showcase our

expertise.” Amy was particularly impressed that the information was presented in a

way that was easy to understand.“The Digital Enterprise Program turned complex thoughts into simple action plans that we have implemented, including online blogs, eLearning courses for therapists, and online appointment bookings,” she said. “The Digital Enterprise Program gave us the skills to link our technology together so we had a cohesive approach to integrating

online tools into our business vision.”

• Getting online• Creating your website• Marketing tips• e-commerce

• Security and legal• Business tools• Free coaching

sessions

... the Digital Enterprise Program has been invaluable and I would absolutely recommend it to any business owner.

... The Digital Enterprise Program turned complex thoughts into simple action plans that we have implemented, including online blogs, eLearning courses for therapists, and online appointment bookings.

In this free program you will learn the following:

Call 1300 823 374Email info@waggadigitalenterprise.com.au

www.waggadigitalenterprise.com.au

Council News - A Wagga Wagga City Council publication

As Wagga welcomes in the new year, many challenges continue to face the community in an economic climate that continues to drag the chain for improved prosperity.

State Government elections in March, Council mergers, funding concerns, rising costs and so on and so on.

Recently we read that Wagga’s population did not exceed some other growing regions and there was some talk that Council was to blame.

The fact is that Council does not measure these things and in hindsight we probably should. Furthermore I believe we should be identifying key goals for our Council that incorporate targets like growth in population, jobs and the like.

I am a big believer in government delivering its essentials, but at the same time they need to provide a vision which targets agreed goals and objectives. Sadly this is not reality.

In the coming months we will hear from candidates in the state election. It is their time to talk about a vision for the bush and for our region. Good luck to all candidates.

Just like in the corporate world where CEOs and GMs have a limited life, so should politicians.

Wagga and our region need a fresh set of eyes and a passionate approach to our many issues and – of course – innovative solutions.

Have a prosperous Wagga new year.

Councillor Andrew Negline

Councillor Columncouncillor.negline@wagga.nsw.gov.au

Community combines for skate park public art

Register now for the People’s Panel

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT FEATURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM COMPETITION FINALISTS AND THE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSPICNIC AT THE OASISLIZARD OF OZ

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFASTAUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONYTALENT QUESTLIZARD OF OZ

MARKETS IN THE PARKBEYOND BANK MOVIES IN THE PARKLIZARD OF OZ

Wagga WaggaCelebrationS

For full event details visit

PLEASE BE SUN SMART. ALL EVENTS ARE ALCOHOL AND GLASS FREE.

WITH THANKS TO Australian Army Band Kapooka, Wollundry Rotary, Kooringal Rotary, The Convicts, Allison Music, Ollie’s Security

wagga.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDay

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL prouDly presents

EST. 2011

HEY KIDS! WE NEED

YOUR HELP TO FINISH

THIS POSTER DESIGN!

WAGGA.NSW.GOV.AU/WAGGAFEST

YOUR

SHARE YOUR STORY.WAGGA

WAGGAFESTSHORT FILM COMPETITION

HELP US MAKE THIS YEAR’S POSTER!C O M E A N D S AY G ’ DAY AT T H E AU S T R A L I A DAY MARKETS IN THE PARK ON SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY 2015 FROM 9AM TO 2PM AND DRAW YOUR BEST…

The community has helped design and create artwork at the Ashmont skate park during a street art workshop last week.

Local artists Kyle Pearson and Thom Patton were successful in their submission as part of the Public Art Plan to run the workshop and give the recently unveiled Webb Park skate park a bold new look.

Mr Patton said the four-day workshop attracted participants from ages 10 to 24 and helped develop the young artists’ skills.

“We started out with concept design

and had the young people involved sketch out things they’re into or like to draw as a way to assess where they were up to in terms of skills,” he said.

“We then took those designs and made screen print designs for shirts and paper prints.

“We came up with a design for the skate park that combined what the guys at the workshop created.”

Participant Rebecca Costello said the workshop was a chance to learn more about street art.

“I’ve gained some more art skills and

I’ve enjoyed spending some time with the community,” the 20-year-old said.

Mr Pearson said as an artist he has enjoyed seeing the participants’ skill levels increase throughout the workshop.

“Taking the ideas the kids have had and working with them, then getting to the stage where we’re applying it and seeing their ideas take shape has been really rewarding.”

Another workshop is scheduled for 15-17 April at Harris Park as part of Youth Week.

COMMUNITY ART: Artist Kyle Pearson and street art workshop participant Rebecca Costello start creating the design for the Ashmont skate park.

The People’s Panel, an online discussion forum where you can share your thoughts and ideas, is calling for community members to register their interest to take part in the new initiative.

The panel is an exciting opportunity to share your thoughts and discuss big issues with other community members and help shape Council policy.

Whether you are an individual or a community group, we want to see our community through your eyes on a range of topics throughout the year.

The People’s Panel is set to get under way in February 2015.

To apply for The People’s Panel, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/waggaview.

Existing Your Say Wagga users can register their interest to join the People’s Panel by logging on to their account and editing their profile.

For more information, contact Wagga Wagga City Council’s Community Engagement Officer Lauren Fitzgerald on 1300 292 442.

Due to the recent weather, work has begun in Baylis Street, working under the cover of the shop verandas.

When weather permits, work will be undertaken in Fitzmaurice Street.

The works being undertaken are open excavation and the installation of conduits and/or pits; underboring and the installation of conduits; and continued installation of draw wires and pulling of fibre optic cable.

For more information, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/cctv.

CCTV installation Week 4 works

Uranquinty’s kitchen rules

Continued from page 1“We hire the centre out for functions and with

the new kitchen there will be a lot more interest.“Playgroup is also here every Tuesday and

preschool runs three days a week.”Along with increasing its ability to host

community events, the new kitchen will make the centre better equipped during emergencies.

“This collaborative relationship between the Uranquinty community, Origin Energy and Council is a great example of the way rural and regional communities can work together to strengthen community assets,” Council’s Director Environment and Community Services, Janice Summerhayes, said.

“We are pleased to be able to support a project like this that benefits everyone living and working in the Uranquinty area and helps achieve the Uranquinty community’s goal to become more resilient and prepared for emergency response in the future.”

Origin Energy has also agreed to fund the production and installation of an emergency notice board outside the Uranquinty Neighbourhood Centre which will be used to post community information during emergencies.

Paul Olsen, Plant Manager at Origin’s Uranquinty Power Station, said Origin was delighted to be involved.

“The community has clearly identified this as a priority project and we are only too pleased to help make it happen,” Mr Olsen said.

“I’m sure the pre-schoolers will also be looking forward to creating some delicious concoctions in their brand new kitchen.”

Council News - A Wagga Wagga City Council publication

Remember those fantastic outdoor shows like Wind in the Willows and Toad of Toad Hall played to huge audiences at the Wollundry Lagoon a few years back?

Well, get your picnic rug or camping chair for The Lizard of Oz – a hilarious new outdoor show for kids and families on show now at the lagoon.

Directed by Peter Cox and Mark Grentell of Backyard Ashes fame and featuring original songs by Peter J Casey, this is a show that will entertain all ages.

The Lizard of Oz will be staged outdoors at the Wollundry Amphitheatre and open as part of the 2015 Australia Day weekend festivities.

The show features an all-star Wagga cast, with some of the city’s finest performers and crew returning from the capital cities to perform, including Jamie Way, Karla Hillam, Michelle Brasier, Jacqui Irvine and Andrew Strano.

Along with songs composed by the award-winning songwriter Mr Casey, who now lives in Wagga, the show also features the puppetry and costume building skills of the nationally renowned Aaron Dosiak (Erth, Dinosaurs Petting Zoo, I, Bunyip, Star

Wars Burlesque).The Lizard of Oz tells the

story of Dotty, who ends up in a town called Wiggle Waggle after being caught up in Cyclone Matilda. Dotty and her blue heeler Dodo meet many colourful characters along the way to see the

Lizard for help, along with the story’s villain – Arachna the redback spider.

The show began on 23 January and will be running until 8 February. Visit www.wagga.nsw.gov,au/civic-theatre for more details and to buy tickets.

OFF TO SEE THE LIZARD: Dodo the blue heeler, Katrina Pavlova and Dotty explore the town of Wiggle Waggle in the Lizard of Oz.

p 1300 292 442e council@wagga.nsw.gov.auw www.wagga.nsw.gov.aua Civic Centre Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts PO Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Subscribe and you’ll automatically receive Council News in your inbox every week!

wagga.nsw.gov.au/councilnews

Contact us Follow us Subscribe

Share your #waggaview

@waggacouncil

AUSTRALIA DAY COUNCIL TRADING HOURS MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2015Administration Offices Wagga Wagga Civic CentreClosed Art Gallery & National Art Glass GalleryClosedCivic Theatre and Theatre Booking OfficeClosed - Ticket bookings are available online at www.civictheatre.com.au Family Day Care/ In Home Care Unit OfficeClosed Glenfield Rd Animal ShelterClosed Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC)Open Normal Hours 7am to 4.30pmKerbside Waste CollectionCollections as NormalLibraryClosed Livestock Marketing CentreClosedMuseum - Historic Council Chambers SiteClosedMuseum – Botanic Gardens SiteClosedOasis Aquatic CentreOpen 8.30pm to 6pm Sat 24 JanuaryOpen 9am to 6pm Sun 25 JanuaryOpen 8.30am to 6pm Mon 26 JanuaryRural Waste FacilitiesTarcutta - ClosedSewer Service ProblemsPh: 1300 292 442Visitor Information CentreOpen Normal Hours 9am to 5pm

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA15/0001, Alterations & Additions to Recreational Facility (Indoor) (Bolton Park Stadium), Including Further Recreation Floor Space, & Addition of Community Facility (PCYC), Bolton Park Stadium 48 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 7069 DP 1043666, Applicant: Wagga Wagga City Council DA15/0012, Dual Occupancy, 11 Paradise Dr GOBBAGOMBALIN NSW 2650, Lot 75

DP 1197530, Applicant: MJM Consulting Engineers Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City CouncilThe subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.Submission Period: 27/01/2015 to 10/02/2015Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made in the previous two years. For more details, including disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations.Persons making written submissions regarding the above development are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur.Enquiries: Further details relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Development Services. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300 292 442.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURENotice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Copland StDate: Saturday 31 JanuaryDuration: 8pm to 10pm Reason: Sporting event at McDonald’s ParkDetour: As per signs

Public Notices

Phil Pinyon, GENERAL MANAGER

COMING UP THIS WEEK:FOUR DAYS OF FUN THIS AUSTRALIA DAYFri 23 - Mon 26 JanFri: Warm Up $100 pool comp ($2 entry). Sat: Under The Southern Cross party. Sun: Sol Sunday with lawn bowls! Mon: Family Fun Day with yabbie races and Dane Kennedy playing from 2pm! Farmers Home Hotel, Hammond Avenue. Ph: 6921 3346

THE LIZARD OF OZ24 – 26 Jan, 28 – 31 JanA fantastic locally created outdoor family production. Created by the makers of Backyard Ashes, the show features a fully professional, all-star Wagga cast with some of our finest performers and crew returning from capital cities. Wollundry Lagoon Amphitheatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St. Bookings Ph: 6926 9688.

PICNIC AT THE OASISSat 24 Jan – 2pm-6pmFree entry into the Oasis Aquatic Centre as part of the City’s Australia Day Celebrations. Pack a picnic and enjoy the tunes while cooling off! This is a glass and alcohol free event.

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT & AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSSat 24 Jan 7pm-9pmCivic Theatre. Free concert featuring the Australian Army Band Kapooka’s Rock Band, Hayley Potts, Dale Allison and the Mt Austin High School Indigenous Hip Hop Dancers. Hear about our Australia Day Ambassador, Damien Candusso. The night will also feature the announcement of the Wagga Wagga Australia Day Awards.

MARKETS IN THE PARKSun 25 Jan 9am-2pmAs part of the City’s Australia Day

Celebrations come along to the markets in the Victory Memorial Gardens! Featuring a petting zoo, free amusement rides from 9am-10am (at a cost from 10am), markets, and food vendors. Team Waggafest are calling the kids of Wagga to help them make a poster for this year’s competition. Bring your kids to our stall and draw us the BEST thing about Wagga. The winning drawings will be used in the advertising for Waggafest 2015!

CHILDREN’S THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTS“THE WIZARD OF OZ”Sun 25 2pmTickets $7 at the door. Basement Theatre, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street.

BEYOND BANK MOVIES IN THE PARKSun 25 Jan 6:30pm - 10pmEnjoy this free movie event in the Victory Memorial Gardens featuring Happy Feet 2. Food and drink vendors, kids amusements and plus the announcement of the Waggafest People’s Choice Award! Beyond Bank is also giving the kids of Wagga Wagga the opportunity to show us their best Happy Feet dance! The two best dancers on the night will each win a $50 Community Reward Account. Full terms and conditions will be displayed in the Beyond Bank marquee at the event. There’s also the opportunity to win an outdoor setting from BBQs Galore or a Family Pass to The Lizard of Oz!

LIVE MUSIC ON THE DECK AT COTTONTAILSSun 25 JanMusic from 4pm to 7pm. Free return bus from the Visitor Information Centre (183 Tarcutta Street) leaving from 2:45pm, bookings essential. Adults $5

cover charge. Cottontails Winery, 562 Pattersons Road, Harefield. Ph: 6928 4554

AUSTRALIA DAY RACESMon 26 Jan 12pmEnjoy a day out at the races. Admission $10, Ladies free. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 6921 2151

2WG FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFASTMon 26 Jan 7amCome down to the Civic Precinct for a free Aussie Breakfast from 7am and enjoy some of the entertainment with your brekky.

AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONYMon 26 Jan 9am-10pmHeld in the Civic Centre forecourt at 9am, a special event for those becoming our newest Australians.

STAR FM TALENT QUESTMon 26 Jan 1pmHead to the Civic Theatre and enjoy the annual Australia Day talent quest!

EAT LOCAL THURSDAYThurs 29 January2.30pm-6.30pm. Free entry. Weekly farmers market. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St. Ph: 0427 441 107

FLIX IN THE STIXFri 30 Jan 6pm - 10pmCommbank Flix in the Stix returns in 2015 bringing you a cultural event quite unlike any other. Featuring a brand new collection of award winning international short films curated by Aussie actress Deborah Mailman, combined with live music from ARIA award winning artists, My Friend the Chocolate Cake. Comedy sensation Tripod will also join the show for what will be the best night out in the bush in 2015. Top it all off with some local gourmet food, premium wine, beer and cider. Tickets: Adults $50, Concession $45. Wagga Wagga Music Bowl, Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street. Visit www.flixinthestix.com.au

For support in organising your event, contact Council’s Events Unit at events@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Mon - Fri.

To promote your event or for a complete list of events go to visitwagga.com or call 1300 100 122. facebook.com/waggaevents

This week’s pet of the week is ‘Bugs’, a young female wolfhound-cross.

Bugs has a beautiful, affectionate and loving nature. She is extremely playful and would make a great addition to a family with land or a large yard with good fences.

Being a bigger dog, Bugs would need regular exercising and plenty of attention, plus a bit of interaction with other dogs to keep her socialised.

Bugs can be adopted for $314.45, which includes vaccinations, desexing, worming, microchipping, lifetime registration and a vet check.

You can meet Bugs and her friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 4.15pm. For further information, contact the friendly Animal Management Rangers on 6971 4651 or visit www.rescuerex.webs.com.

Tip of the Week: Do you know where your cat is? If your cat is allowed to roam you are required to make sure that it is not causing a nuisance in the neighbourhood. As a responsible cat owner, Council suggests that you bring your cat in at night or have a cat run in the yard so it has a safe place to explore.

Meet Bugs

SENIOR ENGINEEREnquiries: Alex Fenwick - 0457 592 142Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2015

TEMPORARY BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICERNine (9) Month Maternity Leave PlacementRemuneration: Min $922.19 gpw + superEnquiries: Jenna Amos - 02 6926 9505Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2015

careers at councilWAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

VACANCIES

To view these opportunities and apply, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobsWagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer

Values - Part of everything we do Trust • Respect • Innovation • Teamwork

Lizard of Oz adds Aussie flavour to classic