Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Issue 21

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Excitement is building ahead of next year’s City v Country match in Wagga Wagga with Riverina football greats Trent Barrett and Laurie Daley helping to officially launch the event at McDonald’s Park.

The launch took place amid significant work to upgrade the venue to include coaches and broadcasting boxes, which is the result of a partnership between Wagga Rugby League, Wagga Wagga City Council, NRL and the NSW Government.

“This ground has come a long way in the past six years to be developed from farmland to the elite rugby league facility that we are standing on today,” Wagga Wagga Council’s Deputy Mayor Dallas Tout said.

Wagga Wagga Rugby League has also managed this project and invested significant in-kind support into the project.

“Securing the 2015 AAMI Country v City Origin game is recognition of the hard work and investment by the rugby league community and Wagga Wagga City Council over several years,” Councillor Tout continued.

“Without the volunteers and community these sorts of projects wouldn’t exist. It shows how important volunteerism and community ownership of assets is to getting things done in rural and regional communities.

“Council looks forward to working with the NRL, CRL and the local rugby league community to further develop the venue and continue to bring elite level Rugby League to the City.”

The ongoing venue upgrade has seen the grandstand roof at McDonald’s Park raised significantly to accommodate media, video referee and coaching facilities needed to host elite rugby league matches.

An expansion of the grandstand’s undercover seating, along with the extension of the both ‘hills’ earlier this year, will help bring the crowd capacity of the venue up to 10,000.

Tickets go on sale early next year for the City v Country match and organisers are confident they will be snapped up quickly.

“It means a lot for everyone in the country to have games like this in regional towns, people will travel far and wide because they’re used to doing that.” former Junee football great and NSW Head Coach Laurie Daley said.

“The community will support it and who knows; maybe one the kids in the crowd will end up playing in the NRL, representing NSW in the State of Origin or even playing for Australia one day.”

Despite still being six months away it seems the region is already making plans.

“Everyone is pretty excited about it,” Country Coach Trent Barrett said.

“I was at a wedding in my home town (Temora) on the weekend and everyone was talking about it.

“I remember travelling to Wagga when I was a kid to watch a test match here and that experience has

stuck with me.“Hopefully we can create those same memories

for local kids today, and give them something to aspire to.”

The 2015 City v Country match will be held at McDonald’s Park, Exhibition Centre on Sunday 3 May.

LEAGUE GREATS: Former Riverina locals Laurie Daley, NSW Head Coach and Trent Barrett, Country Coach inspect McDonald’s Park at the launch of the City v Country match.

MAIN STAGE: Wagga Wagga City Council’s Deputy Mayor Dallas Tout (centre) with Laurie Daley (left) and Trent Barrett (right).

Stage set for rugby league blockbuster

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This trial is supported by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority with funding from the waste levy.

Renovating? Need to dispose of asbestos?

Over the next 12 months, Wagga Wagga City Council & NSW EPAare piloting a Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme offering free

disposal of bonded asbestos from across the Local Government Area.

wagga.nsw.gov.au/asbestosOR Call 1300 292 442FOR MORE INFORMATION

State title water polo takes centre stage at Oasis

Islamic conversations a hit with community

Wagga WaggaSporting Hall of Fame

NOMINATIONS OPEN!

NOMINATE NOW Nominations close friday 5 DECEMBER 2014 5pm Inductees will be recognised as part of the City of Wagga Wagga Australia Day Ceremony held on Saturday 24 January 2015.

For more information or to download a nomination form visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDay or call Council’s Recreation Officer on 1300 292 442

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Council is mowing and the areas scheduled for mowing in the coming week.

The North team has commenced mowing in the Central Business District of Wagga Wagga. This will be followed by mowing in Estella on 25 November.

The East team has commenced mowing in Tatton. This will be followed by mowing in Kooringal on 26 November.

The West team has commenced mowing in Mount Austin. This will be followed by mowing in Ashmont on 27 November.

The Peak Season team has commenced mowing in Mount Austin and Tatton. This will be followed by mowing in Kooringal and Ashmont on 26 November.

Village mowing is currently taking place in Oura. This will be followed by mowing in Ladysmith on 26 November.

The versatility and quality of the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre was evident as it hosted a state level water polo competition this week.

Teams from seven regions from across New South Wales converged on the facility to fight for the title of Combined High School Open Girls Water Polo champions.

“It’s been remarkable to watch such a high quality competition unfold over the four days,” Acting Manager Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, David Barrett said.

“We host a range of competitions at the Oasis Aquatic Centre throughout the year, and I think having water polo here proves just how adaptable the facility is.”

The Riverina team, featuring five players from Wagga Wagga, proved their worth by making the playoff for bronze.

“The girls have really put it to the strong Sydney and Hunter sides. They always match up pretty evenly and they’re a really great bunch of girls to coach, have great sportsmanship and really support each other,” Riverina coach Paula Shumack said.

“The Oasis is fabulous and all the teams that are coming in from across New South Wales are commenting on the quality of the facility. The field is a really good size and it’s an excellent facility for water polo.”

This state level tournament is in addition to regular local water polo competitions that take place at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre.

The Museum of the Riverina was blown away by the positive response to its Islamic Conversations event, which was held in conjunction with the ongoing Faith Fashion Fusion exhibition.

More than two hundred people packed into the Council’s meeting room to listen to prominent Muslim Australians Susan Carland and Dr. Zacharia Matthews speak about Islamic culture and practices in Australia. Afterwards the crowd moved to the Historic Council Chambers where the local Muslim community provided food, music and a demonstration of Hijab tying.

“It was wonderful to see so many members of the community from a variety of backgrounds attending the event,” Museum Manager, Luke Grealy said.

“Considering the pressure many Australian Muslims in Australia are feeling at the moment, the huge crowd at this event showed Wagga is a truly caring community more interested in facts than fear created by certain elements in the media.

“It’s a reflection of the response that we’ve also had to the exhibition, and has been a great process to engage with Wagga Wagga’s Islamic community.”

The exhibition Faith Fashion Fusion is curated by the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. It celebrates successful Australian Muslim fashion designers, retailer and bloggers through exploring the emerging modest fashion market offering stylish and sports clothing to Muslim women.

The themes of faith, fashion and Muslim identity are also explored through the experiences and achievements of a group of Australian Muslim women, including Susan Carland.

“The success of the exhibition and the program reinforces that the Museum is a public place for all members of the community,” Mr Grealy added.

Faith Fashion Fusion closes in Wagga Wagga on Sunday 23 November, which was the first leg of its national tour.

The Museum of the Riverina is open 10am - 4pm Saturday and 10am - 2pm Sunday.

ABOVE: A crowd listens intently to a presentation at the Islamic Conversations event, held at the Museum of the Riverina last weekend.LEFT: Dr Susan Carland shares her experiences as a Muslim woman living in Australia.

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MAKING A SPLASH: Sydney West’s Flynn Moss (left) and Riverina’s Courtney Franks (right) fight for possession during the NSW Combined High School Open Girls Water Polo Championships at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre this week.

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DEMONSTRATION GARDENS VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY Every Saturday 9am to 12pm. Free entry. Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Sts. Ph: 0411 417 956

MARKETS BY THE LAKESat 22 November 9am to 2pm. Free entry. Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934

THE WILDBLOODS - TATTOO AND POLE DANCING TOURSat 22 November 8.30pmTheir first ever tour, the boys have already had two Triple J Unearthed #1 songs. Free entry. Farmers Home Hotel, 2-6 Hammond Avenue. Ph: 6921 3346

SUN RECORD ALL STARSSat 22 November 8pmThe celebration of the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1950’s, tracing the music from its humble roots in Memphis, Tennessee, to its dramatic peak as a worldwide musical and cultural phenomenon. Tickets from Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Ph 6926 9688.

CHANGING LANDSCAPESSat 22 November 1:30pm to 4pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. 6-12 yrs. Take inks, paper and a whole lot of imagination and create wonderful and whimsical landscapes - a smock is a must! $20 bookings essential. Ph: 6926 9600.

STAMP & COIN FAIRSat 22 & Sun 23 November 9am to 4pmFree admission. Sturt Public School, White Avenue. Ph: 0413 965 388

SUNDAY MARKETS Every Sunday 7am to 12pm. Gold coin donation. Myer Carpark, O’Reilly Street. Ph: 0417 682 369

MUSIC AT MIDDAYWed 26 November 12pm & 6:30pm Featuring Australian Army Band Kapooka and the Air Force Band. Tickets available the day before. Prior notification of groups will be accepted. Unoccupied seats 10 minutes prior to start time will be reallocated. A free community event at the Civic Theatre.

EAT LOCAL THURSDAY Thurs 26 November 2.30pm to 6.30pm. Free entry. Weekly farmers market. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 0427 441 107

BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE SHOWFri 28 November 7pmDates in December also available. $75pp. Roseleigh Manor, 1514 Pattersons Road, Harefield. Ph: 6928 4420

Next gen artists get creative at art gallery

This week’s events:

San Isidore, Kapooka & district residents are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting with Councillors &

Council staff.

7pm Wednesday 10 December 2014 San Isidore Catholic Church Hall

Council is hosting a neighbourhood meeting to discuss news, events and issues relating to San Isidore, Kapooka and the broader Local Government Area. Stay for a cuppa after the meeting!

Have a question to ask or an issue to raise? Send it to us NOW

Contact Lauren Fitzgerald Community Engagement Officer Phone: (02) 6926 9197 Email: communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/neighbourhoodmeetings

epa.nsw.gov.au/litter

Litter fines average $200.Don’t be a tosser, take your rubbish with you.

HEY TOSSER! You know it’s wrong www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/litter

Eighty of the Riverina’s most promising young artists have been busy creating artworks could end up hanging on the walls of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Operation Art is currently running workshops across regional New South Wales, helping to create bright and colourful artworks that help create a positive environment to aid the healing and recovery process of young patients.

School children from Wagga Wagga, Uranquinty, Young and many other schools across the Riverina have been making unique creations in two separate full day workshops at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s E3 Art Space.

“We host the workshops annually and the quality and diversity of artworks continues to amaze me every year,” Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s Curator Education and Public Programs Linda Elliot said.

The workshops bring together some of the most talented artists from each participating school in the region.

“I can be good at drawing when I’m not surrounded by people,” said 9 year old Jessica Lankin.

One of 12 students from Young Public School, Jessica, was pointed out by her peers as being one of the most talented in the room, but there was plenty of creativity to be found among the other students as well.

“Art helps you have a better imagination,” 10 year old Ashley Coddington from Young Public School said.

“I like doing art because it’s a fun thing to do and makes me happy, and that means that when I have dreams I have good dreams not bad ones.”

During the workshops students learnt a range of new visual arts techniques including charcoal drawing, mixed media, sculpting and print making.

“We really try get the students to push themselves to learn new skills, discover new ideas in art and develop confidence,” Operation Art Coordinator Lisa van den Dolder said.

From all the artworks created across the state, fifty will eventually be selected for the 2015 Touring Exhibition, which will begin in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Eight selected works from last year have also been donated to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

Operation Art is run by the NSW Department of Education’s Art Unit.

Council on front foot with Legionella management

Environmental Health Officers are busy implementing Wagga Wagga City Council’s Legionella Management Plan, with testing of water cooling systems across the Local Government Area currently underway.

It’s one of many preventative measures that Council staff do behind the scenes on a regular basis, to make sure the City stays healthy and clean without incident.

“Regulated systems such as water-cooling towers can provide ideal breeding conditions for Legionella bacteria if not maintained properly,” Council’s Environmental Health Coordinator Sharomi Dayanand said.

“Wagga Wagga currently has 48 cooling towers in the City and surrounding areas that are inspected annually to ensure they are being maintained appropriately to prevent

the risk of Legionella disease.”Water-cooling systems are generally located within

the larger buildings in the City for the purpose of cooling through the hot summer months.

The recently reviewed Legionella Management Plan incorporates the key strategies and actions to ensure water-cooling systems are maintained and operated effectively to minimise the risk to public health.

The Plan will also assist operators of the water-cooling systems within the City to continue to maintain a high standard.

A copy of the Legionella Management Plan is available on Councils website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au.

For support in organising your event, contact Council’s Events Unit at events@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Monday -Friday.To promote your event or for a complete list of events go to visitwagga.com or call 1300 100 122.

WATER QUALITY: Wagga Wagga City Council’s Environmental Health Coordinator, Sharomi Dayanand, takes a water sample from an air-conditioning unit.

OPERATION ART: Showing off their creations are (L to R) Amelia Tingle, 9, from Uranquinty Public School, Makayla Springs, 8 and Isabelle Lang, 10 from Young Public School.

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURENotice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: - Road: Dunn’s Rd between Kazea Pl and 700m west of Kazea Pl Duration: 7am 1/12/14 to 5pm on 12/12/14 Reason: Road Works Detour As per signs - Red Hill RoadNOTICE OF INTENTION TO CARRY OUT WEED CONTROL ACTIVITIESOver the next six months Wagga Wagga City Council intends to carry out weed control on rural reserves and rural roadside reserves throughout the local government area with the following pesticides: Glyphosate, Metsulfuron methyl, Grazon Extra and Amitrol. Weeds targeted in this program include Spiny Burr Grass, Blackberry, Coolatai Grass, Cane and Chilean Needle Grass, Serrated Tussock, Horehound, Silverleaf Nightshade, Johnson Grass, St Johns Wart and Bathurst Burr. All spraying is carried out as per Council’s Pesticide Plan. If you wish to obtain further information about the spraying program please contact Council’s Environmental Management Team Leader, Tony Phelps on 6926934.NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA14/0574, Extension to Fire Station (Shed), 82-84 Elizabeth Ave FOREST HILL NSW 2651, Lot 65 DP 831520, Applicant: Forest Hill Rural Fire Service DA14/0588, Multi Dwelling Housing – 2 x 3 Bed and 1 x 2 Bed Units with Community Title Subdivision, 5 Carinya St GLENFIELD PARK NSW 2650, Lot 98 DP 1119143, Applicant: Kullaroo Holdings Pty Ltd DA14/0598, Vehicle Repair Station, 49 Pearson St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 1 DP 521228, Applicant: Project Planning & Design 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: 24/11/2014 to 08/12/2014Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).When: 9.00am to 5.00pm, 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 5:00pm 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.PROPOSED ROAD CLOSINGUnder Section 35 of the Roads Act 1993, notice is given that the Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services will consider the closing of a road in connection with a road closing application proposed by Council.Council (acting on behalf of the Minister) will receive submissions regarding the proposal. All submissions received will be referred to the Minister’s delegate for a decision regarding the proposed road closing.The road under consideration comprises Council unnamed and unformed public road adjoining Lots 173 and 177 DP 757246 located off Ivydale Road, Gregadoo. Upon the closure of the road, Council intends to sell the land to the adjoining landowners.All interested persons are invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement.Regarding the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act, information contained in such submissions may, at the discretion of Wagga Wagga City Council and NSW Trade & Investment (Crown Lands) be referred to the person(s) who initiated the proposal for appropriate consideration.Council Ref: RC14/08Enquiries: Land & Real Property Coordinator, Dianne WrightEmail: council@wagga.nsw.gov.au Phone: 1300 292 442EXHIBITION OF DRAFT STRATEGYSPORTSGROUND SPONSORSHIP SIGNAGE Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its draft Sportsground Sponsorship Signage Strategy. The draft Strategy will be on exhibition for a period of 28 days, from Tuesday, 25 November 2014 until Monday, 22 December 2014. Council invites public submissions on the draft strategy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The draft Strategy is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft Policy can also be accessed from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the draft strategy should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions should be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au Persons making written submissions regarding the above Strategy 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. Any questions relating to the strategy document may be referred to Mr Ben Creighton on 1300 292 442.

Meet BudThis week’s pet of the week is Bud, a lovely

male Labrador pup.Being a pup, Bud is full of life and mischief,

but will grow into a beautiful, affectionate, loyal and loving dog. He would make a great addition to a family, couple or single person with a medium to large yard with good fences. He would need regular exercising, discipline and plenty of attention, plus a few shoes to chew on. Bud can be adopted for $255.30, which includes vaccinations, de-sexing, de-worming, micro-chip, lifetime registration and a vet check.

You can meet Bud and his friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 4.15pm.

For further information you can contact the friendly Animal Management Rangers on 69714651 or visit our website at www.rescuerex.webs.com

Public Notices

App icon design competition

Phil Pinyon, GENERAL MANAGER

INSURANCE OFFICERPart time 14 hours per weekRemuneration: Min $462.28 gpw + superEnquiries: Nicole Johnson - 02 6926 9175Closing Date: Friday 5 December 2014

RANGER ANIMAL MANAGEMENTRemuneration: Min $966.81 gpw + superEnquiries: Greg Minehan - 02 6926 9332Closing Date: Friday 5 December 2014

BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICERRemuneration: Min $966.81 gpw + superEnquiries: Andrea Boux - 02 6926 9213Closing Date: Monday 8 December 2014

CIRCULATION & FACILITY TEAM LEADER Part time 13 hours per week (Friday & Saturday)Remuneration: Min $374.47 gpw + superEnquiries: Claire Campbell - 02 6926 9717Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November 2014

LIBRARY PROGRAM ASSISTANT Part time 13 hours per week (Friday & Saturday)Remuneration: Min $335.29 gpw + superEnquiries: Christine Bolton - 02 6926 9710Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November 2014

LIBRARY ASSISTANT (CIRCULATION & FACILITY) Two (2) positions available Part time 3 hours per week (Saturday)Remuneration: Min $25.79 gph + superEnquiries: Margot Lumley - 02 6926 9745Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November 2014

CORPORATE SYSTEM ANALYST Remuneration: Min $1,318.84 gpw + superEnquiries: Reece Hamblin - 02 6926 9243Closing Date: Friday 28 November 2014

DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLANNER Salary Range: $65,000 to $78,000 gpa + superEnquiries: Andrew Crakanthorp - 02 6926 9500 or 0409 662 307Closing Date: Monday 8 December 2014

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Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer

The My AppVenture iPhone and Android app is currently in development and Council would like you to design the app icon!

My AppVenture is launching as a world first visitation app and will offer visitors the option of choosing their own “Appventure”, or having one designed for them based on their interests and preferences.

The app is being developed by Wagga Wagga City Council, Coolamon Shire Council and Junee Shire Council in conjunction with Wagga Wagga business, 365cups.

The app icon will set the tone for the overall look and feel of the app. Think

about your favourite apps and the app icon that represents them. We want a simple and bold design.

If you are interested in designing the My AppVenture app icon please visit www.waggawaggaaustralia.com.au/my-appventure or contact Rachel Anderson from Wagga Wagga City Council on 69 269 622.

All designs will be placed on the My AppVenture website before a panel of judges decide on a winner, and all entrants will be invited to the launch.

The winning entry will become the app icon for My AppVenture, and will win $500 from 365cups.