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Helping out 'part of life'RAIN, hail or.... snow? It seems nothing can stop Ian Elston from helping others, not even a blanket of snow covering Wodonga.
Wodonga’s 2015 Citizen of the Year recalls that icy day in May, 2000 when, “rugged up to the hilt”, he and other volunteers set out to collect for the Red Shield Appeal.
“I came into town about 8.30am to start setting up and I remember it was just an absolutely cold, bitter day and there was snow all on the hills around Wodonga,” Mr Elston said.
“When I went to go home at around three o’clock that afternoon I couldn’t get home; Beechworth Road was closed because of the snow.
“Luckily, the police let me through because I could show I only lived up the road a little bit. But that was a very cold and chilly day collecting for Red Shield.”
Mr Elston, 69, was presented with the Citizen of the Year Award on Australia Day in recognition of more than 30 years of community work.
As well as Red Shield, Mr Elston is also one of the longest-serving members of the Rotary Club of Wodonga Central and has been appointed the club president for 2015.
He has supported and led many of the club’s projects, including the Senior Citizen’s Christmas Luncheon and Mother’s Day Classic, and can be seen regularly at club fundraising barbecues, assisting with other organisations and looking for new activities for the club to engage with.
Mr Elston is also a long-serving Justice of the Peace, and secretary and treasurer of the Upper Murray branch of the Royal Victorian Society of Honorary Justices.
He is in charge of organising training for JPs, compiling a weekly volunteer roster and often taking JP-related calls outside of normal hours.
Mr Elston’s other community work has included being a member of the Felltimber Community Centre Advisory Committee and the North East Water Community Consultative Panel, as well as fundraising and other activities as a member of the Anglican Church.
Mr Elston, a retired defence training manager, said he was honoured to receive the Australia Day award, but also “a bit flabbergasted” by the nomination.
The Wodonga grandfather said community work for him was something that came naturally.
“Our family’s always been involved in doing things for others from time-to-time, it’s just part of life,” he said.
“It’s just knowing that everything costs something to do and to get what we’ve got, especially in Wodonga which we find is a fantastic place to live, you’ve got to not only just do for yourself, but you’ve got to do for others at some stage as well.
“You’ve got to join in, be part of the community and to give to the community because that’s what you’re here for, is to make the community as strong as you possibly can.”
Honour comes in club's 50th yearFIFTY years after it formed, the Lions Club of Wodonga has been announced as the city’s Community Organisation of the Year 2015.
The club, which was recognised at Australia Day celebrations at Les Stone Park, was chartered on June 8, 1965 with 18 members.
Over the five decades, 268 men and women have volunteered their time through projects and fundraising activities.
Club secretary Harold Cover said members were
thrilled to receive the Australia Day honour, especially given the anniversary celebrations planned in June.
“We’re quite proud to think that we were considered for the award,” he said.
“Considering the club’s been in operation for 50 years in Wodonga, it is a great recognition of service over those years.”
One of the Lions club’s major fundraisers was the Spirit of Christmas project, which commenced in the 1980s.
Club members built, maintained and erected Santa decorations which were hired by businesses to decorate their shop fronts.
The project raised $150,000 for Christmas hampers for those in need.
The club also founded the Border Bike Fest motorbike show and shine, which has raised more than $70,000 for local charities since 2008, and has been involved in the running of the Good Friday Royal
Children’s Hospital Appeal in Wodonga for the past 40 years.
Its other community work has included Meals on Wheels, library deliveries to housebound residents, welfare support and an overseas youth exchange.
Today, the club has 34 hard-working members who Mr Cover said enjoy helping people in all kinds of ways.
“Like anybody who is part of any service group, we want to put back into the community,” he said.
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Ian Elston was announced as Wodonga's Citizen of the Year 2015 during Australia Day celebrations at Les Stone Park.
Ivan Colliver and Harry Cover of the Lions Club of Wodonga, which was named Community Organisation of the Year.
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Contact your councillors
Wodonga Mayor Rod Wangman 0400 956 253
Cr Mark Byatt 0408 285 930
Cr Michael Fraser 0428 321 764
Cr Eric Kerr 0428 438 129
Cr Lisa Mahood 0409 562 903
Cr Anna Speedie 0417 138 938
Cr John Watson 0428 325 377
Wodonga CouncilOffice: 104 Hovell St, Wodonga, Post: PO Box 923, Wodonga,
VIC 3689Phone: (02) 6022 9300Fax: (02) 6022 9346Website: 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.
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WODONGA Council has passed a motion to sell land at Logic to Blanalko Pty Ltd, the property arm of SCT.
SCT is a significant freight company with a turnover of $500 million a year and 1000 employees at sites across Australia.
Its investment at Logic is set to be in the vicinity of $17 million, which also includes investment at Altona and long-term plans for the Wodonga site.
Once operational, the terminal is projected to employ 118 full-time people.
There will be nearly 100 indirect jobs created as a result, which equates to $16.5 million worth of wages and salaries injected into the community.
Wodonga Mayor Cr Rodney Wangman said development and continued growth of Logic is a step in the right direction for the city.
"The vision for Logic is not just the council’s vision but is now a shared vision of regional organisations, business and developers, particularly those in close proximity to the site," he said.
Cr Wangman said he and fellow councillors had given great consideration to the 22 submissions which had been received about the land sale, many
of which were supportive of the proposal to sell the land for the purchaser’s intention of building a rail terminal on the site.
"The council has consistently indicated over time that the development of a rail terminal at Logic is the critical final pillar in the realisation of the full potential of the Logic freight hub on regional, state and national development," he said.
"Importantly, the development and continued growth of Logic will allow the council to have a diversified rate base for the city with commercial rates providing a growing component.
"The site allows for further economic opportunities with has the capacity to allow for further growth and development."
Cr Wangman said the council has followed the appropriate process as outlined by sections 189 and 223 of the Local Government Act.
"A rail terminal at Logic has been a key feature of council plans adopted by the council throughout the past decade," he said.
"These plans are put out for public consultation each year, also under section 223. It has been no secret that this has been an objective of this council.
"Certainly some details have
been kept confidential to as not jeopardise what is an important project for the city or to prejudice future developments and land sales.”
Cr Wangman also said that it was important to note that the council’s borrowings presently stand at $29.7 million with this figure rapidly declining each year with the growth of new rate income.
He said the cost to service council’s borrowings is 3.4 cents in the dollar, on average over the next 10 years.
Of the total council debt, $7.8 million can still be attributed to Logic, which is rapidly declining each year due to sales and rates which exceed more than $700,000 per annum.
Cr Wangman also reiterated that the construction of a rail terminal is at the cost to the developer.
All agreements and contracts include clauses that mitigate and protect council’s investment.
The offer has penalties and damages payable in the event the purchaser doesn’t meet the obligations set out.
"It is the council’s position that the benefits of this project far outweigh the concessions made to attract this investment to our region," he said.
Council meetings are open to the publicand are usually held on the third Mondayof the month. The next meeting isscheduled for February 16. Meetings areheld in the council chambers, level two,city offices, 104 Hovell St, Wodonga andcommence at 6pm. Agendas can bedownloaded from the council’s websitethe Friday prior to the meeting.
Logic sale to pave way for rail terminal
Community day regattaSaturday, February 28, 2015. From 11am, �rst race at noon.
Community and corporate teams are able to enjoy the thrill of dragon boating. Up to twenty eight teams from businesses and community organisations show us their spirit as they venture on to the water,
The day will also include racing by cancer survivors and a very special Remembrance Ceremony at 3pm.
Sporting teams regattaSunday, March 1, 2015
Sporting teams from across Victoria and Southern NSW are invited to participate on the Gateway Lakes in various categories and distances.
For more information visit braveheartsonthemurray.com.au
Albury-Wodonga 7th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta- Get active, for your health
Venue: Gateway Lakes, Lemke Road, Wodonga
WHAT do you do with all those lemons on the backyard tree? If you have more produce in your garden than you can possibly eat, then why not share or swap it?
Healthy Together Wodonga and local health champions have
launched a weekly backyard produce swap.
Meet and swap produce like fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, cuttings and seedlings.
The produce swap is informal and based on an honesty system.
Simply turn up with your
produce, put it on the table and share it or exchange it for something you feel is a fair swap.
The produce swap will run on Saturdays until March 21, from 11am to noon, outside the Wodonga Council offices in Hovell St.
Swap or share produce you don't need
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Logic sale to pave way for rail terminal
Ulysses ready to roll inMORE than 3500 motorcyclists are expected to roll into Wodonga next month, bringing with them an estimated $5 million boost to the local economy.
The Ulysses Club, a group for over 40s with an interest in motorcycles, will hold its annual general meeting at the Wodonga Racecourse from March 23 to 29.
About 2000 members are expected to camp at the racecourse for the event, with the remaining visitors staying at local accommodation houses.
About 500 people are also expected to converge on Wodonga in the lead-up to help with preparations, and many are expected to stay on to explore the region.
Ulysses Club members from every state in Australia will be attending, including some from as far away as Broome in Western Australia.
During the event, members will take part in daily tours of local and regional attractions.
There will also be a grand parade, welcoming ceremony and market in Wodonga’s central business district on Saturday, March 28.
Wodonga Mayor Cr Rodney Wangman said the AGM offered a unique opportunity for Wodonga and region to showcase what it has to offer to visitors from all over Australia.
“AGM members will stay locally and eat locally, visit local tourist attractions
and spend money at local businesses,” he said.
“This will provide a huge cash injection into the local economy and help drive development in the region."
The Wodonga AGM has been a long time in the planning with initial discussion in 2009 to the announcement in April, 2012.
The club holds the event in different locations each year, with last year’s event held in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs Mayor Cr Damien Ryan said the AGM was a great event for his city.
“The Ulysses AGM 2014 was great for Alice Springs with more than 2500 delegates and partners supporting local businesses, the economy and the
community in general,” he said.
“The delegates were very accommodating in sharing their passion for motorbikes with local residents, including a show and shine, an open day for locals and an impressive 1000 plus motorbike parade down the iconic Todd Mall – it was a sight to behold.”
Ulysses Club event director Blue Knowles encouraged Wodonga residents to get involved in the AGM by watching the grand parade and staying for the welcoming ceremony.
The parade will leave Frayne College in Baranduda at 9am on the Saturday and travel down Baranduda Blvd, Beechworth Rd and
High St with the welcoming ceremony at The Cube Wodonga Courtyard.
Mr Knowles said Beechworth Rd and High St would provide the best views of the parade.
“High St will be blocked in both directions and Beechworth Rd in one direction, and there will be plenty of vantage spots to watch the parade,” he said.
“We encourage them to come along and wave the flag. It will be quite amazing to see.”
The market will be held in Woodland Grove from 9am to 1pm.
The event is expected to feature food vendors and handmade and local produce stalls.
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Ulysses Grand Parade and Market DayExpressions of interest (EOI)Wodonga Council is calling for expressions of interest from food vendors and stall holders to participate in the Ulysses AGM Event Grand Parade and Market Day.Deadline for EOI extended to 5pm on Monday, February 16, 2015.For more information or an EOI form, go to http://bit.ly/UlyssesEOI
Community day regattaSaturday, February 28, 2015. From 11am, �rst race at noon.
Community and corporate teams are able to enjoy the thrill of dragon boating. Up to twenty eight teams from businesses and community organisations show us their spirit as they venture on to the water,
The day will also include racing by cancer survivors and a very special Remembrance Ceremony at 3pm.
Sporting teams regattaSunday, March 1, 2015
Sporting teams from across Victoria and Southern NSW are invited to participate on the Gateway Lakes in various categories and distances.
For more information visit braveheartsonthemurray.com.au
Albury-Wodonga 7th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta- Get active, for your health
Venue: Gateway Lakes, Lemke Road, Wodonga
THERE have been changes to parking in the council's car park and also to Havelock St, Wodonga.
The two long-vehicle parking bays that were inside the council car park at the rear of The Cube Wodonga have now been moved into Havelock St.
These long vehicle parking bays have now been converted back to
three-hour parking for cars.
The long vehicle parking bays are now in Havelock St on the western side, or next to the northbound lane.
Seven bays have now been converted to long-vehicle parking only.
These are the parallel bays between the first entrance and second entrance of the council car park.
Long vehicle bay parking changes
RESEARCH has shown that taking a lunch break improves energy levels, reduces stress and helps sustain concentration throughout the day.
That’s why Healthy Together Wodonga is encouraging everyone to attend Lunch in the Park, outside Wodonga Council offices near Jamie’s Ministry
of Food Mobile Kitchen, every Friday from noon until 1.30pm from now until March 27.
People will be able to relax in banana lounges while listening to a live musician.
There will also be one-off events and activities such as games and a Wick ’n’ Pick gardening workshop on February 6 and 20 from noon.
Take a break atLunch in the Park
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TWO youths have taken out the Wodonga Young Citizen of the Year title for 2015.
Liam Shay, 19, and Natasa Sojic, 18, were presented with their awards during the Australia Day celebrations at Les Stone Park last month.
Despite suffering cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury when he was just 15, Liam has never faltered in his bid to help others.
His volunteer work has included the Interchange program, helping young people and children with a disability, and the YMCA Heads Together program for youths with an acquired brain injury.
In 2013, Liam completed Year 12 at Catholic College Wodonga where he had been a committed member of a voluntary Youth Ministry program over many years.
His other community work has included Refugee Week, REDfest, the City of Wodonga Children’s Fair, Carevan, Carnivale Wodonga and the Belvoir Special School.
Liam said he was thrilled to follow in the footsteps of past winners of the young citizen of the year award, including Ashlea Bennett (2010) and Josie Lindner (2013).
“Those guys were the people I wanted to be like (when I was younger) and to
get an award like them, the same award, is just really, really great and I feel over the moon for myself,” he said.
Natasa, who was Wodonga Senior Secondary College school captain for 2014, is a remarkable young leader with a strong passion for environmental awareness.
She is an active participant and organiser of Clean Up Australia Day and National Tree Day.
She has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to these causes through Wodonga Council’s 2013 RED Carpet Youth Awards as the eco-warrior award winner and a Youth Ambassador Award finalist, as well as receiving a National Volunteer Award for environmental work.
Natasa has also participated in the Victorian Youth Parliament and OzGREEN Youth Leading the World congress, and was a winner of the Foundation for Young Australians Change It Up program.
Natasa said the Australia Day honour held special meaning for her after her family moved here from Bosnia 20 years ago.
“It’s really amazing for me because I’m the first person in my immediate family to be born in Australia,” she said.
Young leaders recognised
Redskin Productions presents
THE FLOORSHOWDate: Friday, February 6, 7.30pmDuration: 1 hour 15 minutes with 20-minute intervalTickets: $5, Members freeVenue: The Cube Wodonga
“Had the audience in stitches”
Dame Helen (Genevieve Morris) and Chad Bradley (Geoff Paine) are back with their very own tell-all, show-all showbiz master class. With Boris Conley on keys, it’s musical comedy improvisation at its best!
Act 1: The Basics (Dancing, Singing, Upstaging and Story).Act 2: Interval; you fill out “pitch cards” full of crazy ideas.Act 3: The Dame, the Chad and the Boris shuffle the pitch cards and flip them into a hit new show performed on the spot.
The Floorshow is an interactive delight for anyone who has ever heard of showbusiness.
The CubeWodonga
Martin Ball, The Age
Community bus tours:Want to know what’s going on in Wodonga? This is your opportunity. Free community growth presentations and bus tours are conducted each quarter. The presentation and bus tour will provide you and other members of the local community with an opportunity to learn more about the future direction of Wodonga and have your questions answered by councillors. You will be given an insight into the forthcoming major projects and initiatives that are set to shape and enhance the dynamic city of Wodonga in the next 20 to 50 years.
The next community growth presentation and bus tour is planned for Wednesday, March 11, 9am in the Council Chamber, concluding 11am.
Bookings are essential. Please telephone Fiona at the council office on (02) 6022 9202 to reserve your seat.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival presents
2015 CLASS CLOWNSWednesday, February 25, 7pm show Venue: The Cube WodongaWorkshops: 4pm–6pm, free Tickets: Free
The Class Clowns competition encourages teens with a talent for comedy, from Years 9 to 12 (ages 14-18) to unleash their comic voice either through stand-up, sketch or musical comedy – any format goes as long as it is only three to five minutes long! State
final winners go through to the national grand final to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and be in the running to win a $2500 prize package. To register for a heat or for more info go to classclowns.com.au
Nurseshere tohelp youand yourchildTHE Maternal and Child Health Service undertakes key age and stage visits providing growth and developmental checks from birth to school age.
At these visits, the family's health and well-being are reviewed including physical and emotional health and social wellbeing.
Your child will receive a gift as part of the early literacy and health promotion program including:
• 4 months - story book;
• 12 months - bathtime ducks;
• 18 months - dental sample bag;
• 2 years - story book; and,
• 3 ½ years - story book.
Maternal and child health nurses respond to concerns, give anticipatory guidance and provide resources and referral.
Contact your local centre at Baranduda 6020 8291, Belgrade Ave 6056 2794, Felltimber 6043 4555, Southern Rise 6056 6402, Stanley St 6056 3286, Trudewind Rd 6056 2907 and Mungabareena 6056 2907.
ABOVE: Young Citizen of the Year award winners Natasa Sojic (left) and Liam Shay (right) with 2014 winner, Samantha Treffers.
LEFT: June and Roy Gill, and their sons Justin, Matthew and Joshua, were among 17 people made new Australian citizens on Australia Day.
Citizen of the Year Ian Elston, Young Citizen of the Year Natasa Sojic, Community Organisation of the Year, Lions Club of Wodonga members Harold Cover and Ivan Colliver and Young Citizen of the Year Liam Shay.
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felt presenceA Devonport Regional Gallery Exhibition Toured byContemporary Art Tasmania
Venue: Arts Space Wodonga, cnr Lawrence and Hovell streets, WodongaDate: Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 28Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600 Cost: Free
Through a variety of mediums, eight artistshave researched the lives and journeys that female convicts faced when they were banished from their homeland to Van Diemen’s Land in the mid-1800s.Image: SHARYN WOODS, Between the Strands, 2013.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival presents
2015 CLASS CLOWNSWednesday, February 25, 7pm show Venue: The Cube WodongaWorkshops: 4pm–6pm, free Tickets: Free
The Class Clowns competition encourages teens with a talent for comedy, from Years 9 to 12 (ages 14-18) to unleash their comic voice either through stand-up, sketch or musical comedy – any format goes as long as it is only three to five minutes long! State
final winners go through to the national grand final to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and be in the running to win a $2500 prize package. To register for a heat or for more info go to classclowns.com.au
WODONGA Hockey Club is holding a "registration under the stars" on February 20.
The event will be held from 6pm to 9.30pm at The Cube Wodonga Courtyard.
A barbecue and drinks will be available while a movie will play on the courtyard's big screen.
For more information phone Vanessa on 0437 263 114 or Kyle on 0418 218 218.
Registrationby starlight
Nurseshere tohelp youand yourchildTHE Maternal and Child Health Service undertakes key age and stage visits providing growth and developmental checks from birth to school age.
At these visits, the family's health and well-being are reviewed including physical and emotional health and social wellbeing.
Your child will receive a gift as part of the early literacy and health promotion program including:
• 4 months - story book;
• 12 months - bathtime ducks;
• 18 months - dental sample bag;
• 2 years - story book; and,
• 3 ½ years - story book.
Maternal and child health nurses respond to concerns, give anticipatory guidance and provide resources and referral.
Contact your local centre at Baranduda 6020 8291, Belgrade Ave 6056 2794, Felltimber 6043 4555, Southern Rise 6056 6402, Stanley St 6056 3286, Trudewind Rd 6056 2907 and Mungabareena 6056 2907.
Rubbish into artWODONGA residents will this month have the opportunity to learn how to turn pieces of rubbish into works of art.
Local artist Vicki Luke will lead the Botanical Art Workshop, helping participants create their own botanical garland from household rubbish such as empty soft drink bottles and cardboard milk cartons.
Ms Luke led the Bogong Moth Light Sculpture in The Cube Wodonga Courtyard last year.
“Lots of people say they can’t make artwork unless they have a workshop or lots of materials,” she said.
“But I run lots of workshops that encourage people to explore the
possibilities and show them that they can make beautiful things out of anything.”
The Botanical Art Workshop will be held in conjunction with the Floating Island Project at Sumsion Gardens in February.
Created by artist Susie Losch using recycled objects and site-specific plants, the island will be placed on the lake to become a small natural spectacle, home to local bird life.
The Botanical Art Workshop will be held at Sumsion Gardens from 3pm to 7pm on Sunday, February 22.
Cost is $5 per person, with bookings essential on (02) 6022 9211.
Vicki Luke will lead a workshop using household rubbish to create stunning artworks such as plants, bugs and moths.
DEAF awareness training sessions will be held in Wodonga this month in preparation for the Vicdeaf Gaslight Festival.
More than 400 people who are deaf or hard of hearing are expected to attend the festival at Martin Park and The Cube Wodonga Courtyard on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8.
It will feature performances, stallholders and a range of activities including a football competition.
In the lead-up to the event, Vicdeaf will host deaf awareness training sessions to help residents better communicate and interact with deaf and hard of hearing people.
Wodonga Chamber of Commerce president Brett Drinnan urged local business people in particular to consider taking part in the training.
“I would encourage all business owners that may have direct contact with deaf people to do the training because it will help them in the long run,” he said.
“It will help deaf people feel more at ease to know that they have training and empathise to their cause.”
Mr Drinnan suggested businesses could put a sign in their windows to let the deaf and hard of hearing community know that they have done the training and have a better understanding of their needs.
Training sessions will be held at The Cube Wodonga on Thursday, February 12.
The first session will run from noon to 1.30pm, with a second session to be held from 6pm to 7.30pm.
The cost is $40 per person.RSVP by Friday, February 6
to David Peters of Vicdeaf at [email protected]
Gaslightorganisersoffer specialtraining
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Wodonga Building Services
Warning: Inflatable and above ground swimming poolsInflatable and above ground 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). This means they must have a suitable and e�ective barrier placed around them.
Hazards associated with inflatable and above ground pools include:
• Drowning - in the past 12 months in Victoria alone there have been seven toddler deaths as a result of drowning.
• Smaller paddling pools are often not regarded as dangerous because they are not very deep. Children can drown in as little as a few centimetres of water.
• Children can become ill as water is often left untreated for long periods of time.
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.
Register for clean-up
Volunteer Lizette Salmon, Wodonga Council street litter operator Broady Mills, events co-ordinator Kellie Miller and volunteer Pippa Salmon ready for Clean Up Australia Day.
ShareyourscenicthoughtsTHE department of planning is undertaking landscape assessment studies covering large parts of regional Victoria, including parts of the North East. And they are seeking your contribution.
These studies aim to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the character and significance of landscapes across regional areas. They will be used to introduce or improve local planning provisions that seek to preserve and enhance landscape character.
You can find out more and share your thoughts about landscapes through photographs and associated information at dtpli.vic.gov.au/planning/plans-and-policies/rural-and-regional-planning/landscapestudies
Chamber leads chargeto raise awareness
WODONGA residents are urged to register their own site for Clean Up Australia Day this year.
Wodonga Council is encouraging residents to choose a road, park, bushland or waterway and register as a group or individual for the nationwide clean-up on Sunday, March 1.
The council will support the clean-up by collecting rubbish and providing registered sites with free fruit afterwards.
For others, a clean up has been organised by the council at Sumsion Gardens in Huon St from 8am to 10am.
This year Clean Up Australia Day celebrates 25 years of volunteer action.
Since its beginning in 1990, Australians have removed an estimated 290,000 tonnes from almost 146,000 sites across the country.
Last year Wodonga couple, John and Lizette Salmon, organised their own clean up on Felltimber Creek Rd, where they often walk and jog.
Up to five families were involved in picking up rubbish for about 1km along the road.
Mrs Salmon said the idea for the local clean up was motivated by the success of the Adopt-a-highway program.
“John thinks these very localised clean-ups instil a sense of pride and get more people involved because it’s in their neighbourhood,” she said.
Mrs Salmon, who has supported Clean Up Australia Day since the early 1990s, said it was important to pick up rubbish every day, not just for one day in March.
“But the beauty of this day is that you’re working as a team, it’s social and you can clean a relatively large area in a small amount of time, which is really satisfying,” she said.
To register your own clean up site visit cleanupaustraliaday.org.au
Once registered, you will received a clean up kit which can take up to two weeks to be delivered.
Contact Kellie Miller from the council on (02) 6022 9300 to organise rubbish collection and for fresh fruit to be delivered, and then promote your clean up among family, colleagues and friends.
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Mark your calendars now for REDfest 2015.Dates: Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 19REDfest is Wodonga's annual youth festival that is held during National Youth Week (NYW). The week will include events and activities such as live music, movies, arts and sport. For more information, please contact council’s events officer on (02) 6022 9300 or visit wodonga.vic.gov.au
All events and activities are all ages (nine years plus), smoke, drug and alcohol free. No helmet, no ride/skate.
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Border plays keyrole in researchA MEDICAL research team based in Wodonga is playing an important role in developing new and improved treatments for cancer, including ovarian cancer, that are being used on patients across Australia.
The Border Medical Oncology Research Unit has conducted more than 300 clinical trials involving over 1300 patients since it opened in 1998.
The unit, located at the Murray Valley Private Hospital, is today participating in more than 60 trials, with a further 11 trials due to begin in the near future.
The research involves ovarian, breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, testicular, urothelial, germ cell, pancreatic, gastro-oesophageal, melanoma
and renal cancers, as well as haematological malignancies.
The research unit business manager, Fiona Tuthill, said the not-for-profit organisation was funded through a mix of trial sponsorship, government grants and donations from fundraising and memorial bequests.
“Community groups like the Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness Group (BOCAG) has raised funds to assist with the cost of running the trials unit,” she said.
“BOCAG currently partially funds the employment of one of our research nurses who specialises in gynaecological cancer clinical trials.”
The unit employs 16 staff including four medical oncologists, cancer
research nurses, trials assistants, regulatory affairs officer, research manager and financial manager.
Ms Tuthill said clinical trials in oncology are invaluable as they provide information about new treatments, including drug safety, drug efficacy and quality of life issues for participants.
They also compare new treatments to the standard therapy used, and enable patients to access medications that are not yet approved or funded in Australia.
The unit has been the recipient of numerous awards for its research, including the prestigious NSW Premier’s Award for Innovation in Cancer Clinical Trials in both 2010 and 2012.
Senior clinical trials nurse Donna Long runs some tests as part of her research into ovarian and other cancers.
Chamber leads chargeto raise awarenessWODONGA business and community leaders will put their pride on the line and wear their knickers over their pants for a good cause this month.
The Wodonga Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness Group to encourage all residents to flash their knickers on Teal Ribbon Day on Wednesday, February 25.
Chamber business manager, Bernie Squire, has been one of the first to put his hand up for the cause, which will raise funds for ovarian cancer research and support.
“I’ll be doing it and I’ll be encouraging others to do it as well, particularly men of the area who have wives and mothers who may be effected by ovarian cancer,” he said.
“I’m prepared to make
a bit of a dill for myself if it’s for the sake of charity, and whatever profile I might have in Wodonga I’m prepared to use it.”
Teal underwear will be available for purchase from the Wodonga Chamber of Commerce for $5 a pair.
Businesses can also purchase marketing packs at a cost of $20, which includes a collection tin, two pairs of teal underwear, balloons and a poster.
Participating businesses can also sell teal ribbons for $2 each.
The initiative, which also has the support of Albury Central, is part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in February.
The Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness Group will again have a clothesline of teal knickers at Gateway Village on the Lincoln Causeway.
Teal is the international colour of ovarian cancer awareness.
The awareness group, which started in 2012 ,has raised more than $150,000 since its inception, with half of the funds going to ovarian cancer research and study.
The remaining funds have gone towards to the new Albury-Wodonga Cancer Centre.
Ovarian cancer is dubbed the silent killer, claiming the lives of 800 women a year.
Anyone interested in purchasing teal underwear, ribbons or marketing packs can visit the Wodonga Chamber of Commerce at TAFE Space, 158 Lawrence St or phone (02) 6056 8302.
Volunteers will also sell the merchandise along High St in the week leading up to Teal Ribbon Day.
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Reminder about your ratesRates and valuation noticesThe third instalment notice reminder was issued in late January, 2015 with this being due on March 2, 2015. The notices show the instalment payable by March 2, 2015 plus any unpaid arrears that may be applicable.If the notice has an arrears component that amount is overdue and payable immediately to avoid possible legal action. In addition to this, final notices were also issued in late December for certain properties that are in arrears of previous instalments. These properties will be referred to the council’s commercial collection agency for legal proceedings if payment is not made or an acceptable payment arrangement put in place. The costs of any legal action can be considerable and remains as a charge against the property until paid.
Direct debit payers 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. Notices for the 2014-2015 year will have the details of the four instalment amounts; first and second instalment amounts were extracted on September 30, 2014 and December 1, 2014, with the other instalments to be extracted on March 2, 2015 and June 1, 2015. Instalment reminder notices will be issued for the remaining two 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 instalment payers will follow the same process of rolling to 2014-2015 and will be advised of the nine monthly amounts that will be extracted from their nominated account on the 20th day of the month of September, 2014 through to May, 2015.
Ratepayers wishing to consider using direct debit can obtain details from our website under ‘rates payments’ or phone (02) 6022 9300.
BPay viewThe council is now able to issue rate notices via BPay View directly to your personal internet banking portal. You can view and pay for your rates in your internet banking portal. Registering for this process is done through your own internet banking site and registration notifications are sent to the council.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. If you register after the notices have gone out then you will receive subsequent notices electronically. Emailing of future rate noticesThe facility is available for the council
to issue rate notices as a PDF to a nominated email address. If you wish to use this method and not have your notice posted, please phone (02) 6022 9300.
Pension rebate/concessionsA rate rebate is granted to eligible pensioners who have full entitlements for the rating period. This rebate increases annually according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and is shown as a government rebate in the financial area of the rates notice. If you hold a card that grants you full entitlements and have not received a rebate for the property that is your sole place of residence, you need to fill in and return the application form for a rates concession. You must return to the council in person at the Hovell St office and bring your card to be sighted. Forms are also available at customer service for completion and processing. Once completed the rebate is granted in future years until your circumstances change.
For more information, please visit wodonga.vic.gov.au/yourrates
Help is available after bushfiresAfter the fire threat posed by the Wodonga West fires in December, and in the face of a long, hot fire season, Wodonga Council would like to make residents aware of services available to them after an emergency situation.
Emergency assistanceThe Department of Human Services has recovery information at dhs.vic.gov.au/emergency or contact the State Recovery Hotline on 1300 799 323.Community members may contact the council’s emergency management team on (02) 6022 9300 for information on service providers able to support people affected by the fire. Concerns over health emotional well-beingn Department of Human
Services offers a range of support services including personal, emotional, psychological and financial help. For information go to dhs.vic.gov.au
n People who are seeking emotional support can contact the Victorian Council of Churches Emergency Ministries on (03) 9650 4511, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636, Lifeline on 131 114 or MensLine on 1300 789 978.
n The Red Cross has online support available at redcross.org.au
n Nurse-on-Call on 1300 60 60 24 (this is a phone service that allows you to discuss any health related issue with a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Victoria).
n Bushfire smoke can reduce air quality in rural and urban areas and may affect
people’s health. Bushfire smoke is a mixture of different-sized particles, water vapour and gases, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. For more information go here health.vic.gov.au/environment/bushfires-smoke.htm
Concerns over propertyFurther information about rainwater tank quality and septic tank systems
following a fire can be found at betterhealth.vic.gov.au or call the council’s environmental health team on (02) 6022 9300.For fencing repair and replacement, contact your insurance provider in the first instance to establish what your policy covers. Blaze Aid and local service groups can help co-ordinate assistance for fence replacement works.Please contact the council for more information.
How can I stay informed?Make sure you are connected to all emergency information sources:n Tune in to ABC local radio
(106.5FM), commercial and designated radio stations or Sky News TV.
n Download the revamped FireReady App – allow push notifications for warnings, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans
n Add emergency.vic.gov.au to your favourites list on your internet browser
n Enter the Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667 into your phone contacts.
n Connect with the CFA Twitter and Facebook accounts.
The council also has many communication channels.n wodonga.vic.gov.aun facebook.com/wodongacounciln twitter.com/wodongacounciln bit.ly/wodenews
Fire and weather informationTo keep abreast of any fire situation and changing conditions, people should have a fire plan in place, visit emergency.vic.gov.au, call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667, or follow @CFA_updates on Twitter for more information.
Gina Hogan presents
belles of broadwayMonday, February 16, 10amDuration: 1 hour no interval – Includes morning tea after performanceTickets: $15, Members $12
“ It was upbeat, professional and they loved her!”
Greater Shepparton City Council
THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is seeking submissions from community members as it undertakes a representation review of Wodonga Council.
By law, every Victorian council must have a periodic, independent review to ensure its electoral structure provides fair and equitable representation for voters.
This is achieved by assessing:
• The appropriate number of councillors for the municipality;
• Whether the municipality should be split into wards or be unsubdivided; and,
• If the municipality is to have wards, how many wards there should be, the names of wards, the number of councillors per ward and the ward boundaries.
Submissions open for representation review
SAFETYWATCH Spotlight on issues affecting our community
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Gina Hogan presents
belles of broadwayMonday, February 16, 10amDuration: 1 hour no interval – Includes morning tea after performanceTickets: $15, Members $12
“ It was upbeat, professional and they loved her!”
Greater Shepparton City Council
wodonga.vic.gov.au
Disruption to the Hovell St car parkResidents are advised there will be changed parking conditions in the Hovell St car park from Saturday, January 17 to Sunday, March 29.
Jamie’s Ministry of Food mobile kitchen will be parked permanently in the middle row of parking bays during this time.
We thank you for your patience and co-operation.
Do you have a story about Wodonga during World War I?As part of a project about Wodonga during World War I, Wodonga Council is calling for people to share their memories and stories, or the stories of their families or someone they knew who was alive during the war.
The project will result in a short film being made about Wodonga in World War I that will be launched on Anzac Day.
If you have a story or memory please contact:Verity BrookesCultural development co-ordinator(02) 6022 [email protected]
THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is seeking submissions from community members as it undertakes a representation review of Wodonga Council.
By law, every Victorian council must have a periodic, independent review to ensure its electoral structure provides fair and equitable representation for voters.
This is achieved by assessing:
• The appropriate number of councillors for the municipality;
• Whether the municipality should be split into wards or be unsubdivided; and,
• If the municipality is to have wards, how many wards there should be, the names of wards, the number of councillors per ward and the ward boundaries.
The VEC is keen to hear from everyone in the city of Wodonga.
Community members are invited to participate in the review through written submissions and public hearings.
Public submissions are a vital part of the process, providing invaluable local knowledge and perspectives.
The VEC also takes into account demographics, the municipality’s growth potential and the situation in similar municipalities.
Any changes would take effect at the next general election in 2016.
To find out more about the review process and how you can have your say, keep your eye on local papers and visit the website at vec.vic.gov.au
Submissions open for representation review
Chance to shareWWI memoriesWHEN she was just three-years-old, Belle Shepard stood beside her great, great aunt and watched as she waved bye to her fiancé who was leaving for World War I.
Before he left, the young soldier leaned over and patted Belle on the head.
“Will you look after Bessie for me in case I never come back?” he asked.
Like so many of his time, he never did return.
But Bessie Bradford was well looked after by her great, great niece who, after Bessie’s death, inherited her much-loved engagement ring.
The ring was passed down from Belle to her daughter, Jenny Bolt, who had it restored to give to her daughter, Sarah McBean, for her wedding in March, 2011.
The ring is believed to be 100 years old.
This story, as told by Jenny, is an example of those being sought for a celebratory dinner to be held at the Wodonga RSL Club on Saturday, February 28.
To coincide with the Anzac centenary, the dinner will offer residents an opportunity to share and celebrate childhood memories of World War I.
Supported by the
Victorian Government and Victorian Veterans Council, it is aimed at older generations who may remember the stories of people who lived through the war.
Stories, photographs and artefacts shared during the dinner will be documented and a short film produced.
The film will be launched on Anzac Day at the Wodonga RSL Club and on The Cube Wodonga Big Screen.
Jenny Bolt, the Wodonga RSL Sub-Branch secretary, said her late mother’s memory of her great aunt and her fiancé is one she looks forward
to telling at the dinner.“She could actually
remember it happening, even up until her death when she was nearly 100. She had an amazing memory,” Jenny said
Wodonga Council would like to hear from anyone interested in attending the dinner or who may know of someone who has a story to share.
Invitations will then be sent out for the event, which has been funded by the Anzac Centenary Community Grants Program - Veterans Fund.
Further information is available by contacting Wodonga Council on (02) 6022 9300.
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ZACH Murray, 17, a previous recipient of Wodonga Council’s YASS award last year, won the Australian Master of the Amateurs at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club last month.
Zach finished at 12-under par after rounds of 69-69-67-71, to equal the tournament record set by in 2011.
Zach is pictured
here with his trophy and green jacket.
Zach is going into year 12 at Catholic College Wodonga.
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Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga public programs officer Stacey Harrison on (02) 6022 9609
Venue: Arts Space Wodonga
Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
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Sounds of SilentSunday, February 22 at 5pm
Gaslight Festival Deaf Awareness Training
The Gaslight Festival invites you to attend a deaf awareness training session in Wodonga. This training is about providing the knowledge and strategies for improving the interaction between the deaf or hard of hearing and hearing people.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015Time: Two sessions: Noon to 1.30pm or 6pm to 7.30pmVenue: The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga, 3690Costs: $40 GST inclusive
The Presenter: David Peters was born deaf and is part of a third-generation deaf family. He’s the Major events and training co-ordinator at Vicdeaf.
For more information or to register please contact David Peters at Vicdeaf on [email protected] RSVP February 6, 2015
Time to slow, stop and obeyWODONGA Council is pleading with motorists to drive safely around school crossings with the start of the 2015 school year.
The council is bringing back its ‘SLOW, STOP, OBEY’ school crossing safety campaign which targets drivers who do the wrong thing in school zones, including talking on their mobile phones and speeding.
The key message of the slow, stop, obey campaign, which first ran in 2012, is that it only adds a few minutes to your trip, but it takes a split second to injure a child on a school crossing.
Team leader compliance Craig
BORROWING books, DVDs and magazines will be even easier from late February with Wodonga Library’s introduction of two new self-service checkouts.
Wodonga Library staff are excited to be implementing the technology which has been available in city libraries.
Over the past few months staff have been busy ensuring library items are updated and compatible with the new system.
The self-service is quick and easy to use, rather than getting a barcode scanned borrowers simply place their books in the kiosk and
follow the prompts on the touch screen.
The self-service also has other helpful features making it easy to check one’s library account, the due date of books and any overdue fines.
The technology is very user-friendly with some of its features including screen magnification and language options.
The library’s return chutes have also been enhanced with the new technology making it easier
to keep track of items on loan on
library accounts.Once library
patrons place their returned
items in the returns chute it will be removed from
their library card immediately.
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borrowers with the new self-service checkouts.
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SISTERS who have represented the state in basketball were recognised through the Wodonga Council Young Achiever Support Scheme in December.
Stephanie Gorman and her younger sister, Marney, were both selected to play at the Australian Junior Country Basketball Championships in Albury over seven days last month.
Stephanie, 14, has played basketball since she was eight-years-old.
She has represented the Wodonga Basketball Association for six years and has been selected in Victoria country state teams for the past four years.
Marney, 12, has played basketball since she was
seven-years-old, and has represented the Wodonga Basketball Association for five years.
Marney has attended several development programs offered by Basketball Victoria Country including skills days, jamborees and academy programs.
Ciara Teefey was recognised for her community leadership at the January meeting.
Ciara has just returned from two weeks in The Philippines where she has been working on numerous projects through the Bethlehem Day Care Centre.
The organisation provides early education, housing, food, shelter and health insurance to the thousands of people living on a dump site in Cebu.
Ciara is also involved in Carevan and Interchange.
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Talentedquartetcontinueto excelMADELINE MacLean went from a school musical to performing alongside Gold Logie winner John Wood.
Madeline is one of four youths who continue to excel in their chosen field since being a YASS recipient last February along with Steven Garoni, Megan Vearing and Stephanie Gorman.
In the past 12 months Madeline, 16, has performed at The Cube Wodonga in the Dr Seuss classic, Horton Hears A Who, and Heroes with former Blue Heelers star Wood.
She also sang at the Albury Carols by Candlelight.
Wodonga’s Steven Garoni has now been selected for the Australian all-states team as an outfielder.
Megan Vearing, 24, a nurse and paramedic student, assisted the SES with rescues on Mt Bogong and helped facilitate Alpine search and survival training.
Stephanie Gorman, 14, has been selected for the Victoria Basketball National Intensive Training Program, with weekly training across the state.
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ABOVE: Ciara Teefey with Cr Anna Speedie.
LEFT: Stephanie and Marney Gorman with Cr Rodney Wangman.
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Time to slow, stop and obeyWODONGA Council is pleading with motorists to drive safely around school crossings with the start of the 2015 school year.
The council is bringing back its ‘SLOW, STOP, OBEY’ school crossing safety campaign which targets drivers who do the wrong thing in school zones, including talking on their mobile phones and speeding.
The key message of the slow, stop, obey campaign, which first ran in 2012, is that it only adds a few minutes to your trip, but it takes a split second to injure a child on a school crossing.
Team leader compliance Craig
McClanahan said some motorists were putting children in danger by speeding in school zones or taking unnecessary risks.
“Our school crossing supervisors see many dangerous incidents where impatient motorists do U-turns in school zones or fail to slow down during school crossing hours when the limit is dropped to 40km/h. Motorists need to slow down and observe the road rules,” he said.
Wodonga Council has 22 school crossings in Wodonga, which all operate at different times in the morning and afternoon. See a full list of crossings below.
PRESCHOOL has begun for another year.
This an exciting time for children who are starting preschool for the first time and for those who will be returning.
Children will be developing in all key areas which include; communication, learning and thinking skills; learning to
build and maintain relationships; forming a strong sense of their own identity and belonging to their community – all foundational skills for a smooth transition to school and for lifelong learning.
Please feel free to contact Wodonga Council if you would like more information on preschool
enrolments.In addition to the
council run services, there are several providers who can be accessed to meet families care and education needs.
Early years directories can be obtained from your local maternal and child health centre or from the council website.
Exciting time for preschoolers
Location Nearest street Morning AfternoonBeechworth Rd Brockley St 8.15am to 9am 3.05pm to 3.50pmBeechworth Rd Pearce St 8.15am to 9am 3.15pm to 4pmBrockley St Mitchell St 8.15am to 9am 3.05pm to 3.50pmBrockley St Parkland Drive 8.15am to 9am 3pm to 3.45pmBrockley St Lindsay St 8.15am to 9am 2.55pm to 3.40pmChurch St Osburn St 8.15am to 9am 3pm to 3.45pmDrage Rd Moorefield Park Drive 8.10am to 8.55am 3.05pm to 3.50pmFelltimber Creek Rd Barton St 8.15am to 9am 3.15pm to 4pmLawrence St Morrison St 8.15am to 9am 3pm to 3.45pmLawrence St Murphy St 8.25am to 9.10am 3pm to 3.45pmLawrence St Drages Rd 8.10am to 8.55am 3.05pm to 3.50pmMelrose Drive Brockley St 8.10am to 8.55am 3.05pm to 3.50pmMelrose Drive Lawrence St 8.05am to 8.50am 3pm to 3.45pmSilva Drive Bowman Crt 8.15am to 9am 3pm to 3.45pmThomas Mitchell Dr Anne St 8.15am to 9am 3.15pm to 4pmThomas Mitchell Dr Brockley St 8.15am to 9am 3.15pm to 4pmWilson St Leonard St 8.15am to 9am 3.05pm to 3.50pmMoorefield Park Drive Drage Rd 8.10am to 8.55am 3.05pm to 3.50pmVictoria Cross Parade Kelliher St 8.15am to 9am 3.15pm to 4pmKelliher St Cartwright St 8.15am to 9am 3.15pm to 4pmMitchell Street Wilson St 8.15am to 9am 3.05pm to 3.50pm
School crossing locations and timesThe flashing lights that operate in school zones operate before and after the manned crossing times to provide a safer environment for children and to allow for possible variations in school start and finish times.
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IT’S not too late to sign up for Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen.
This exciting mobile program offers a five-week cooking course, composing of a 90-minute cooking class per week with up to 12 participants in each class.
It is open to residents of Wodonga and surrounding areas.
The mobile kitchen will be located at the Wodonga Council offices car park in Hovell St until Sunday, February 22.
Classes cost $10 per session and $5 per
session for concession cardholders.
Bookings for cycle two are now open and can be made through The Good Foundation at thegoodfoundation.force.com/bookings
Further information is available by phoning (03) 9282 9100.
Cooking classes openA YOUTH Unemployment Forum will be held at The Cube Wodonga from 9am to 5pm on Thursday, February 26. The forum hopes to activate change in the region and
re-engage young people in rewarding employment. Tickets are available from The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 or online at thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
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